Gifts that might actually impress your dad this Father’s Day

The Gerber Shard is a simple yet effective tool that ensures that an Amazon delivery box will never get the best of your dad. This $9 piece of titanium-coated steel is airline-safe, and is fitted with a bottle opener, screwdriver, and wire stripper, giving your dad the only excuse he needs to tackle nearly any household task.

With a long-lasting battery, adjustable torque (be gentle with your screws!), and a ring-light if you need, Hoto’s USB-C rechargeable electric screwdriver is one of our go-to tools for opening up your games and gear. The kit comes with a USB-C cord, case, and 12 steel bits.

A hot shower plus a cold beverage equals a happy dad. This silicone shower can holder from Tooletries is designed to perfectly handle any standard canned beverage and adheres firmly to virtually any tiled surface. The backing allows the holder to be easily removed or adjusted, and the bottom of the holder includes small drainage holes for easy cleaning.

The X-Men Omnibus is a 1,000-plus-page hardcover compilation of comic stories adapted from the storylines of the 1992 animated series. The Omnibus includes a total of 41 issues of the X-Men Adventures comics from 1992-1996, which featured adapted versions of the Days of Future Past and Dark Phoenix Saga storylines.

I’m pretty sure Bill Watterson’s Calvin and Hobbes is mandatory reading for dads. This timeless four-volume collection includes every Calvin and Hobbes comic strip in syndication, and makes for an excellent collector’s piece.

The purely analog version of the Rebel Pilot watch features a stainless steel case paired with a soft leather strap. Its Eco-Drive movement is also solar-powered, meaning you likely won’t have to replace the battery in the device’s lifetime.

Resvlts offers a variety of button-up shirts featuring subtle and not-so-subtle designs inspired by your favorite fandoms.

Valve’s Steam Deck OLED is a more powerful handheld option that has access to many of the same titles found on the Nintendo Switch, and can even double as a desktop with the aid of the right accessories.

Art for dads is pretty subjective, but we know he’ll definitely appreciate any of the deconstructed gadgets from Grid. One of our personal favorites, the indigo Game Boy Advance, is the flatter, wider follow-up to the Game Boy Color, and will make a fine addition to the wall of any home office or study.

One of our favorite board games, Heat: Pedal to the Metal, just got a big reprint. Similar to games like Formula D and Flamme Rouge, Heat has you and up to five other players competing for pole position as you tear up the blacktop on four different tracks. Games of Heat are fast and tense, and offer a surprising level of depth. If you’re looking for a game to play with Dad on Father’s Day, Heat: Pedal to the Metal is a great option.

Secretlab is the poster child of gaming chairs, offering its comfortable bucket seats in a wide variety of sizes, designs, and materials. The latest iteration of the Titan Evo features a magnetic headrest and swappable armrest tops, in addition to dozens of licensed designs.

Every dad has a pyromaniac secretly living inside of them. Give them permission to release the beast with a smokeless fire pit. This 19-inch stainless steel barrel features a removable ash pan and is a great way to have a fire in the backyard without the need to alert emergency services.

With shows like Masters of the Air, For All Mankind, and Silo, Apple TV Plus offers a wealth of dad-centric content. If they haven’t already subscribed, you can sign them up for a complimentary three-month subscription courtesy of Best Buy.