What to get my dad for his birthday?

It’s that time again, and you’re looking for something to get your dad for his birthday, and you’re not sure what. Don’t worry, I’ll help you work it out.

Table of contents

• Summary
• Is it worth putting in the effort?
• How to choose a present for your dad
• Gifts for dads who like to keep fit
• Gifts for dads who love music
• Gifts for dads who are a bit geeky
• Gifts for dads who like to fix things
• Gifts for dads who love food
• Gifts for dads who like to go camping
• Good luck!

Summary

I’m not going to lie, I think it’s a good idea to buy a gift for your dad, even if it’s something simple. I think for most dads, it’s nice to feel that they’re cared about, and that someone’s thinking about them. I’m a dad myself and I can certainly speak for myself; it’s true for me.

The next question is what to get. I think most importantly it’s worth thinking about what sort of person your dad is; what does he like? Does he like to keep fit, does he like music? I’ve made some suggestions for some typical types of dad, so hopefully he’ll fit into one of those categories. If not, I’m sorry and good luck.

Is it worth putting in the effort?

Yes, almost certainly. As I said I’m a dad myself and I can say with confidence that for me it’s a nice feeling to be given a gift. It doesn’t really matter what it is, it’s just the act of someone giving me something that makes me feel good.

It’s just about feeling loved and cared for I suppose, and it’s nice to know that someone’s thinking about me. As a dad, I’m used to thinking about everyone else, and it makes a nice change to have the attention on me for a change.

The other thing to remember is that you’ll probably get something back from this, in terms of a sense of achievement and satisfaction. You’ll probably get a good feeling when you see how happy your dad is when he receives it.

How to choose a present for your dad

I think the most important thing is to think about what he likes and what sort of person he is. I know that sounds obvious, but it’s easy to get this wrong. I’ve been given all sorts of things over the years that I have no interest in, simply because the person buying it has no idea what I like.

So, have a think about the things he does and what he spends his time doing. Is it exercise, music, reading, or something else?

If he has a hobby, or if he spends a lot of time doing something that’s a great place to start, and it’s very likely there’s something accessory or related product that you could get for him.

I’ve made some suggestions below for the most common types of hobbies, and for each of them I’ve made some suggestions for things that I think he might like.

Gifts for dads who like to keep fit

Does your dad like to keep fit, or does he do some sort of exercise? If so, what is it? Does he go to the gym, go running, or is it something else?

If you’re not sure, have a think about what he does and what sort of things he wears. For example, does he have a gym bag, does he have running shoes, or anything else you’ve noticed?

If he does go to the gym, I would suggest something like a pair of gym gloves, gym straps or a gym towel. These are things that most people who go to the gym will use.

If he goes running, maybe a head torch, a running bottle or a running belt. Or maybe some running gloves or a hat.

To browse some ideas, have a look at our fitness products.

Gifts for dads who love music

Does your dad like music, or maybe he likes to listen to podcasts? If so, maybe a pair of headphones or a speaker would be a good choice.

If you’re not sure, think about what sort of things he does and what he wears. Does he have headphones, or have you seen him using a speaker? Does he have music on in the house a lot? If so, have a look at our music products to get some ideas.

Gifts for dads who are a bit geeky

I guess this is a bit of a weird one, but lots of people are a bit geeky, I know I am. It’s usually about being interested in sciencey or techy things, but it’s often about the way someone thinks.