Best Father’s Day gifts: 40 unique and surprising gift ideas

Best Father’s Day gifts: 40 unique and surprising gift ideas

Father figures come in many different forms — whether biologically related to you or not. All it takes is having someone who cares for you and acts as a role model to guide you through the trials and tribulations of life.

If you’re shopping for a Father’s Day gift for the paternal figure in your life, but don’t want to stick to anything traditional or safe, keep reading.

Not all dads enjoy the typical Father’s Day gifts — some are more eccentric and appreciate things that are a bit more outside the box. For those types of dads, you need to get them something truly unique and special, which we can totally help you with. (Looking for something on the cheaper side? Check out these recommendations instead.)

From superhero-themed tool sets to shiitake-mushroom-sprouting logs, here are 40 gift ideas that the father (figure) in your life never knew they wanted. (And check out our other Father’s Day gift guide for even more options.)