Father’s Day is on 21 June – and perhaps you’re hoping not to procrastinate on gift-buying this year. Be it a techy gadget or a summery pair of sunglasses, dad probably has a few items he’d be thrilled to unwrap.
Luckily, Father’s Day sales are steadily rolling in, and we’ve come across some at serious discounts (we’re talking up to half off and more). They’re from brands we’ve personally tested and recommended, such as DeWalt, Garmin and Tom Ford. If you’re thinking about what you’ll bring to the family barbecue, here are 23 Father’s Day gifts on sale for every kind of dad.
Art Work by Sally Mann
Art Work: On the Creative Life
$23.15
For the arty dad, you can’t go wrong with an analog gift such as a coffee table book. Kate McCusker, a Filter UK contributor, describes photographer Sally Mann’s book as “a meditation on the creative life that serves as part-memoir, part-advice manual for surviving everything from distraction to rejection”.
Art Work: On the Creative Life
$23.15
History By Mail Subscription
History By Mail
Subscription
$40.80
Polaroid Go Generation 2 Mini Instant Camera and Film Bundle
Polaroid
Go Generation 2 Mini Instant Camera and Film Bundle
$78.99
Dads with handheld camcorders became a 90s trope for a reason: they love to document the moments that matter. Upgrade his setup to include the ever-nostalgic Polaroid camera, which McCusker calls the “holy grail of gifts” for those in search of instant gratification. This bundle gets him a wearable camera and 16 included film shots, and it’s more than $20 off.
Polaroid
Go Generation 2 Mini Instant Camera and Film Bundle
$78.99
Designed To Dine Adult Bib Scarf
Designed To Dine
Adult Bib Scarf
$10.99
Part gag gift, part crucial accessory to keep the crumbs off his outfit, this quirky adult bib scarf with a magnetic closure is a Filter reader favorite. Given its ability to transform into a cool artisanal-looking scarf, it’s likely to become a fashion-forward dad’s favorite too. At 45% off and its lowest price ever, it’s a no-brainer gift.
Designed To Dine
Adult Bib Scarf
$10.99
Paddywax St Jude Giveback “Celebrate” Candle in Black Fig + Olive
Paddywax
St Jude Giveback “Celebrate” Candle in Black Fig + Olive
$20
This Filter UK-vetted Black Fig + Olive candle with “good throw” features a jovial design inspired by a pediatric cancer patient. It’ll bring joy to his space whether on display or lit and a portion of proceeds go towards finding a cure for childhood cancer and other illnesses. Grab it now while it’s still 52% off.
Paddywax
St Jude Giveback “Celebrate” Candle in Black Fig + Olive
$20
Wrangler Cowboy Cut Western Unlined Denim Jacket
Wrangler
Cowboy Cut Western Unlined Denim Jacket
$49.99
For a chilled-out look, keep the late summer breeze off his back with a practical and stylish Wrangler denim jacket, boasting a tailored silhouette we’re seeing everywhere from runways to social media feeds. Peter Bevan, a fashion expert and stylist, recommends wearing the jacket “as a clean, understated layer that adds depth instead of taking over”. Get it while it’s 13% off.
Wrangler
Cowboy Cut Western Unlined Denim Jacket
$49.99
Papier Wonder Reading Journal
Papier
Wonder Reading Journal
$32.30
Is he trying to reduce screen time? Lauren Gould, the Filter’s editorial coordinator, swears by the Papier Wonder Reading Journal that “encouraged me to implement mindfulness into each reading session – and in turn, my everyday routine”. Coupled with prompts such as “First impressions?” and “Would you read this book again?,” this reading journal is the screen-free gift he never knew he needed. Get 15% off all Papier stationery from 8 to 21 June.
Papier
Wonder Reading Journal
$32.30
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
$15.87
If your love language involves taking care of dad’s well-being, don’t miss this deal at 21% off on a sun-protective CeraVe moisturizer with SPF 50 with a non-greasy and absorbent formula. According to Filter UK contributors, it’s at once “hydrating and nourishing thanks to a blend of humectants, emollients and three different ceramides”.
CeraVe
AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 50
$15.87
Baked by Melissa Dad Stash Cupcakes
Baked by Melissa
Dad Stash Cupcakes, 50-Pack
$60
Karen Yuan, the Filter’s commissioning editor, calls Baked By Melissa’s treats “reliably giftable cupcakes with its signature cutesy looks”. Treat dad to a 50-pack of cupcakes with 18 flavors such as cookie butter brownie and triple chocolate fudge, all wrapped in a limited-edition “Happy Father’s Day” sleeve. From 7 to 21 June, get $10 off all 50 packs with code TREATDAD, and take advantage of next-day deliveries when you order by 2pm ET.
Baked by Melissa
Dad Stash Cupcakes, 50-Pack
$60
Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: A Cookbook
Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: A Cookbook
$18.60
This cookbook by Matty Matheson, an acclaimed chef and restaurateur, is the Father’s Day gift that keeps on giving, priming dad with accessible ideas for soup, salad and sandwiches, “the holy trinity of lunchtime fare”, according to contributors at the Filter UK. “While his twists on the classics go big on flavor, they’re approachable too.” The cookbook is now 47% off and close to its lowest price ever, ripe as a juicy vine tomato for Father’s Day gifting.
Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: A Cookbook
$18.60
JLab Go Air Pop
For a thoughtful yet wallet-friendly gift, arm dad with these Filter-favorite JLab wireless earbuds, now 22% off. “The JLab Go Pop ANC headphones are basic, and the sound isn’t perfect, but I love how compact they are; the battery life is good, and they stay put with good comfort on my runs,” writes Kieran Alger, a contributor and running expert.
Lindt Choco Wafer Milk Chocolate
Lindt
Choco Wafer Milk Chocolate
$28.68
No dad will ever turn down a bag of unfussy chocolates. “These are small squares of chocolatey, wafer-y nutty delight,” says Annalisa Barbieri, a Guardian columnist and chocolate expert. “Two is the perfect amount to have,” she advises, though that’s certainly not a rule. Score him something sweet for 22% off.
Lindt
Choco Wafer Milk Chocolate
$28.68
Sonos Roam 2
The Sonos Roam 2, complete with hands-free smart controls, is now sitting squarely at its lowest documented price for 25% off. Make the Bluetooth speaker dad’s favorite companion at his next cookout or hangout with its “classic Sonos sound in the most totable package”, according to Simon Cohen, a Filter contributor.
Moft Duo Apple Watch Band
Moft
Duo Apple Watch Band
$33.99
While this silicone watch band that closes with magnets initially made Adam Doud, a Filter contributor, skeptical, “now, I can’t imagine not wearing it”, he writes. “The band simply will not fall off, and the magnets give it amazing adjustability.” Score the bands for the stat-tracking dad for 15% off until 21 June using code GUARDIAN15.
Moft
Duo Apple Watch Band
$33.99
EcoFlow Rapid Mag Qi2.2 Magnetic Power Bank
EcoFlow
Rapid Mag Qi2.2 Magnetic Power Bank
$69.99
Ensure the dad on the go is always charged up with this Filter UK-favorite power bank, now 30% off for Father’s Day. “This chic new power bank from EcoFlow is the perfect partner for a much-loved phone, with a USB-C output and magnetic charging via the speedy Qi2 protocol,” writes Pete Wise, a contributor. “It charged smartphones quickly during my testing, and it also proved capable of giving a laptop an emergency top-up (which soon drained its battery).”
EcoFlow
Rapid Mag Qi2.2 Magnetic Power Bank
$69.99
Shutterfly Upload Your Own Design Puzzle
Shutterfly
Upload Your Own Design Puzzle
$24.99
What’s good enough for mom is, in many cases, equally a delight for dad. Upload your favorite family photo on to this 60-piece puzzle that a mom told us she loved receiving as a gift. It’s perfect for an analogue game night, and it arrives in a ready-to-gift matching box. Save 45% off your order using code SAVE until 31 May.
Shutterfly
Upload Your Own Design Puzzle
$24.99
DeWalt
20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Power Tool Combo Kit
from $159
If his nickname is Mr Fix It, here’s a deal on a DeWalt power tool kit for 39% off. In Filter contributor Tim Stevens’s list of best gifts for the DIYers, he bills the cordless drill as an essential tool. “A cordless drill is an absolute necessity for everything from making holes to driving screws,” he says. “But gifting one is something of a commitment: you’re not just giving a drill, you’re granting access to an entire battery-powered ecosystem. DeWalt is a perfect choice.” It is available in this set on sale.
DeWalt
20V Max Cordless Drill and Impact Driver Power Tool Combo Kit
from $159
Yale Assure Lock 2
When your dad leaves the house, does he always wonder if he left the garage open or the door unlocked? Snag him this best-tested smart lock for over $75 dollars off. In his testing, Filter contributor Jon Bitner found the Yale Assure Lock 2 to open a whole new level of convenience. “I used to forget whether I locked the door before heading out, but now I just check the status of my door remotely on the companion app,” he says. “Not only can it tell me if my door is open or closed, but it will tell me if it’s locked or unlocked.”
Garmin Forerunner 165
Garmin
Forerunner 165
from $199
Whether he has been logging miles for years or wants to dip his toes into running, you can’t go wrong with a Guardian-approved Garmin running watch, now $10 shy of its lowest tracked price. In his testing, consumer technology editor Samuel Gibbs notes: “Garmin’s latest smart sports watch condenses all the great features from its higher-end Forerunner models into a cheaper, simpler running tracker with a bright OLED screen and long battery life.”
Garmin
Forerunner 165
from $199
Stanley Quencher H2.0 Tumbler with Handle and Straw
Stanley
Quencher H2.0 Tumbler with Handle and Straw
from $27
Birkenstock Arizona Sandals
Birkenstock
Arizona Sandals
$136.50
Birkenstock’s ubiquitous Arizona sandals (with a celebrity following) hardly need an introduction. Between their adjustable straps, contoured and leather-wrapped cork foot beds and versatile designs, they’re everything dad probably needs in an easy summer slip-on to take him from the grill to the game. Score the popular Arizona sandals for 35% off in crisp white.
Birkenstock
Arizona Sandals
$136.50
Tom Ford Ombre Leather All Over Body Spray
Tom Ford
Ombre Leather All Over Body Spray
$52.64
Dad hasn’t yet landed on his signature scent. Or maybe he has, and it smells of sweat and two-in-one shampoo/conditioner. Let this luxurious spray scent be his new way to groom. “Apparently [Tom Ford] presented his perfumers with his favorite cowboy boots and asked them to recreate the smell of the luxury leather. Team Ford did such an uncannily accurate job that I keep making those around me sniff it,” says Guardian beauty columnist Sali Hughes of the scent that “seems to suit all men”. It’s never hit this low a price at 19% off.
Tom Ford
Ombre Leather All Over Body Spray
$52.64
Asics Novablast 5
Asics
Novablast 5
from $129.95
The Asics Novablast 5 get the stamp of approval both from the Filter’s run-loving editorial coordinator, Lauren Gould, and running expert Kieran Alger. “This non-plated, big-cushioned running shoe is primarily designed for every day runs – and that’s part of the appeal,” says Alger. “You can use it for most of your marathon training, and it’ll perform on race day.” Knock $20 off the price for the active dad.
Asics
Novablast 5
from $129.95
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