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The 50 Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts to Buy Any Dad in Your Life

Fast, memorable and oh-so good

Christine Persaud

By Christine Persaud

Published Jun 13, 2023

Additional reporting by
Dana Dickey

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  • For the Sentimental Dad: Memento Video ($7/Month)
  • For the Single Dad: PowerXL Vortex Air Fryer ($79; $59)
  • For the Dad Who Needs a Wardrobe Update: Nordstrom Soft Knit Sport Coat ($199; $149)
  • For the Dad With Facial Hair: Gillette Labs Heated Razor Starter Set ($150; $115)
  • For the Dad Whose Into Photography: Canon EOS Rebel T7 Kit ($600; $500)
  • Where to Get Very Last-Minute Gifts

    Not everyone is the type to start shopping for an occasion months in advance. Father’s Day creeps up quickly, but the good news is that tons of shops offer fast (and in some cases, free!) shipping so you can get your last-minute gifts in time. Along with the usual suspects like Amazon, Walmart, Target and Best Buy, you can find last-minute gifts from stores like Nordstrom, Nike and Macy’s. Many retailers that have physical shops also offer the option to order online and pick up in-store as quickly as the next or even same day. Order dad a subscription to a service like Masterclass or Paramount+, or make him a Memento video and you can have a confirmation e-mail or virtual gift ready within minutes or hours. 

    How We Chose the Best Last-Minute Father’s Day Gifts

    To help you with your shopping, we chose the best last-minute Father’s Day gifts based on the types of gifts that would suit all types of dads, from the fit and active dad to the couch potato dad, the dad who likes to pick up new hobbies and the dad who is set in his ways and knows exactly what he loves. We chose items that are thoughtful and will appeal to dad’s unique personality, as well as things he can enjoy right away or, in some cases, continue to use and experience for years to come. 

    We also selected items that our team has used ourselves, or else went by customer or expert reviews, choosing only items that come highly rated and/or are top sellers. Finally, we focused on items that can be shipped quickly, at least within a week, or picked up in-store, so you can rest assured he’ll get them in time.

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    Christine Persaud is a freelance writer with a special knack for gift-giving: just ask her friends and family who have laughed, cried and squealed with delight at her gifts. She started her career at a consumer tech magazine where she worked her way up to editor-in-chief. Going out on her own as a freelance writer and editor in 2013, she continues to write about and test all types of products, from high-tech gadgets to low-tech appliances and accessories. 

    PureWow is the best friend you never had when it comes to finding the best, most useful lifestyle products online. Founded in 2010, our company’s editors and writers have spent more than a decade shopping online, digging through sales and putting our home goods, beauty finds, wellness picks and more through the wringer—all to help you determine which ones are actually worth your hard-earned cash. From our PureWow100 series, which sees each and every item we test being ranked on a 100-point scale of awesomeness, to the painstakingly curated lists our fashion, beauty, cooking, home and family editors create as vertical experts, you can trust that our recommendations include some of the greatest items you’ll find on the internet. Whether you're looking for travel-size hair dryers you can take on-the-go or women’s walking shoes that won’t hurt your feet, we’ve got you covered.

    Freelance Writer

    Christine Persaud

    Freelance Writer

    Christine Persaud has been writing and editing since the early 2000s. With a passion and deep knowledge for cooking, fitness, fashion, TV entertainment and tech, she contributes to PureWow’s food, wellness, style and gift categories on topics that range from product recommendations to trends. Earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and Psychology from York University in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, her favorite way to unwind is to chill in her comfies with a glass of wine (always red!) and a great TV show. Follow her on Twitter @christineTechCA.

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