Father's Day Gift Guide: 17 Unique Ideas Your Dad Will Love

Father's Day is coming up, and if you're like me, you've waited until the last minute to get a gift for dear old dad. Sure, you could go with another "Best Dad Ever" mug or tie, but where's the fun in that? This year, why not surprise him with something truly unique that he'd never think to buy himself?

I've rounded up 17 awesome Father's Day gift ideas that are perfect for pretty much every kind of dad. From the artsy type to the fitness buff to the tech geek, there's something on this list for everyone's favorite father figure.

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For the Artistic Dad:
You and your dad can unleash your creativity together with this cleverly designed doodle book for two people. Take turns adding to the drawings and see what crazy creations you both come up with!

For the Sentimental Dad:
Let's be honest, dad probably has a million photos of you and the grandkids just sitting on his phone. Make those memories come to life with a smart digital picture frame that cycles through photos automatically.

For the Cool Dad:
Dads love a good hat. But instead of a boring baseball cap, get him an on-trend dad hat with his name or a funny saying embroidered on the front. Major cool points.

For the Self-Improving Dad: "Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want To Be"
Even great dads can use a little guidance sometimes. This top-rated parenting book will give your dad tips and inspiration to be the best version of himself.

For the Tech-Savvy Dad:
Dads always need portable chargers for their gadgets. But the NOMAD Key Charger isn't your average power bank - it's a sleek little charging cable that fits on a keychain. Genius!

For the Fitness Freak Dad: BowFlex SelectTech 840 Kettlebell
If your dad is constantly working out, he'll love this adjustable kettlebell that can replace an entire rack of weights and save space at home.

For the Practical Dad: Elastic Shoelace
It sounds simple, but dads go crazy for shoelaces that never come untied. Get him these handy elastic laces and save him the hassle of tying knots.

For the Suave Dad: Ray-Ban Wayfarers
You can never go wrong with a classic pair of Ray-Ban shades for Father's Day. The iconic Wayfarer style looks cool on pretty much every dad.

For the Brainy Dad: Moleskine Smart Notebook
Dads who are always jotting down notes and ideas will appreciate this smart notebook that lets you instantly sync your handwritten pages to your devices.

For the Designer Dad: The Book "Designed for Life: The World's Best Product Designers"
If your dad is really into design, technology, and innovation, he'll geek out over this gorgeous coffee table book showcasing the portfolios of top product designers.

For the DIY Dad: Remington Vacuum Haircut Kit
Save your dad money on haircuts and let him trim his own hair and beard at home with this vacuum grooming kit that contains all the tools he needs.

For the Storytelling Dad: "Dad, I Want to Hear Your Story: A Father's Guided Journal"
I don't know about you, but I never get tired of hearing my dad's stories and anecdotes from his life. With this guided journal, you can give him the perfect way to record all those memories and family tales to cherish forever.

For the Handy Dad: BOSCH GLM100-23 100 Ft BLAZE Laser Distance Measuring Tool
Whether he's an avid DIYer or just likes to have the right tools, this laser distance measurer from Bosch will be a huge help for your father on any project around the house or yard. It's way more accurate than an old tape measure!

For the Nature-Loving Dad: NETVUE Birdfy® Smart Bird Feeder with Camera
If your dad is the type who loves watching birds and wildlife, prepare to blow his mind with this smart bird feeder that has a built-in camera so he can watch his feathered friends on his phone or computer.

For the Sock-Obsessed Dad: Bombas Socks for Men
You know that dad who's always making corny comments like "Nice socks! Did they come from the moth factory?" Get him some premium socks from Bombas that are comfortable, durable, and honestly kind of cool looking.

For the Musically Inclined Dad: Victrola Vintage 3-Speed Bluetooth Portable Record Player
These days, records are making a huge comeback thanks to their warm, high-quality sound. If your dad is an audiophile or music junkie, he'll flip for this brilliant portable record player that also has Bluetooth to wirelessly stream his favorite tunes.

For the Grill Master Dad: ThermoPro TP19H Digital Meat Thermometer
Is your dad constantly manning the grill or smoker? Then you know how important it is to have a reliable meat thermometer. Get him this top-rated digital model that takes all the guesswork out of grilling the perfect steak, burger, or rack of ribs.

With this list of truly unique Father's Day gifts, you're pretty much guaranteed to delight even the most hard-to-shop-for dad this year. He'll definitely appreciate the extra effort you made to find him something thoughtful and practical that he'll actually use. Happy Father's Day!