The Best Father’s Day Sales on Gear Dads Actually Like and Use (2024)

Impressive accuracy and quick temperature readings are crucial for perfectly cooked meats, and this longtime favorite delivers. Its simple, intuitive design includes a large, easy-to-read backlit screen, a strong magnet for securely attaching to oven doors, and a 48-inch probe cable that’s among the longest we tested.

The epitome of quiet luxury, this nifty accessory is everything a key ring should be: elegant, lightweight, and not too bulky for pants pockets. It’s also a cinch to use. Just untwist the ridge cap to add or remove keys—no prying or wrestling necessary.

Ditch the briefcase. Made for the modern commuter, this elegant bag boasts refined vegan leather trim and a geometric shape that remains streamlined when full and doesn't collapse when empty. Ergonomic design features like ventilated back panels and memory-foam shoulder straps make it a pleasure to carry.

Whether used as a camera bag or a daily-carry backpack, this comfortable, adaptable backpack can protect expensive gear in the toughest environments and weather. It features tons of loading layouts and access options for any kind of scenario.

Dads who love low-and-slow cooking will appreciate this reliable and fuel-efficient smoker, which features precise temperature controls and Wi-Fi connectivity for remote operation via phone. It excelled at holding low temperatures in our testing, allowing us to make tender, juicy barbecue almost effortlessly.

Beef up your favorite dad’s grilling game without breaking the bank. This simple, entry-level pellet grill is an older-gen model, but compared with our newer top pick, it’s notably less expensive and comes with two temperature probes.

Like all Yeti gear, this tough-as-nails backpack-style cooler verges on being over-engineered for strength and durability. Comfortable, tough, and waterproof, it insulates just as well as any soft cooler we tested, and it has the capacity to hold approximately 36 cans.

Imagine a carry-on piece of luggage with the durability and insulation of a rolling hard cooler. Unlike our top rolling cooler pick, the Yeti Tundra, the Roadie has a telescoping handle that changes its center of gravity, which may make it easier to maneuver in some situations.

History-buff dads can dive into their own roots with this DNA test, which boasts the largest family-matching database we've seen. The process is easy from start to finish, with a thorough interface, straightforward instructions, and reports and results that are presented clearly and with useful historical context.

Compared with previous models, the latest-gen Apple Watch has a larger active screen area and more premium features. During our tests, it offered the best combination of style, health and fitness features, app selection, battery life, and price of any smartwatch for any platform.

Help secure Dad’s title as the backyard pickleball champ with this pair of polypropylene and fiberglass paddles. Featuring grippier handles and rubbery faces, their lightweight design allows for more precise, pleasant, and comfortable play for both beginner and seasoned players.

Designed for upright riding, this bucket-style helmet outperformed its competition during our tests, with cleverly designed vents to prevent overheating. Urban commuters who don’t want to sacrifice fashion for function may find the half-dome shape appealing for cycling in street clothes, rather than spandex.

Parents are dancing like they did in the 1980s as part of the latest TikTok trend—and now they can dress like it, too. Serving up a preppy-chic Eighties sports club aesthetic, the unfussy, low-cut silhouette of these leather sneakers embodies old-school cool, and the sturdy foam insoles will support their feet for miles.

A good pair of jeans is a gift that keeps on giving. Whether dressed up or down, this classic pair offers the same well-made quality and durability of our pick, the Levi’s 512s, but with a narrower fit through the thigh and a tapered (rather than straight) cut.

From music to podcasts, these speakers produce full, well-balanced sound and fit nicely in any room. They’re fully loaded with built-in Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay, and Amazon Alexa support, and compatible with more streaming services (about 130) than the competition.

This action camera’s impressive image quality and super-steady stabilization ensure life’s big and small moments are captured beautifully. Other perks include waterproofing to a depth of 10 meters, a 2-mm-thick Gorilla Glass lens cover, and a simple interface that even beginners can easily navigate.

A natural source of entertainment with a modern twist, this smart feeder will be a kick for avid birders. It’s easy to fill and maintain, captures stunning 1080p wide-angle video and color night vision, and sends alerts that include the species names of the birds spotted.

Perfect for tasks that are too tough for scissors and too damaging for nicer pocket knives, our go-to utility knife is safe, slim, and quick to open and close one-handed. Changing blades is a breeze thanks to the uniquely contoured ergonomic handle, which can store five extra blades.

Share treasured family memories with our long-loved digital frame pick, which we like for vertical (aka portrait orientation) photos. Even if the recipient isn't the most tech-savvy, its intuitive design makes uploading photos a breeze, and the vivid 9-inch display fits nicely on smaller tables and shelves.

Your dad may have everything, but sometimes the best Father’s Day gift is giving them exactly what they want, when they want it. Great for funding upcoming projects around the house, this gift card deal is essentially free money for those who shop at Ace Hardware in-store or online.