
Buff & Shine Shoe Polish Kit
Just for kicks: an all-in-one shoe-shine set for your dapper dad.
To buy: $26, paper-source.com
A copper-plated bar tool for the man who prefers his cocktails shaken, not stirred.
To buy: $68, cocktailkingdom.com
18 Greatest Irish Golf Holes
Transport Dad to the lush landscapes of the Emerald Isle with this gorgeous volume fore! golf enthusiasts. Limited edition.
To buy: $199, 18greatestgolf.com
Wood & Faulk Deluxe 16-Inch Carpenter Bag
A snappy tote of leather and cotton canvas to hold files for office work or hammers, bolts, and screws for home(-improvement) work.
To buy: $139, woodandfaulk.com
Windup Accordion Lantern
For the outdoor adventurer, a 4½-inch hand-crank lantern that collapses into a flashlight. Can also be charged via USB cable.
To buy: $28, momastore.org
The Grill Scout
Eleven savory treats (marinades, rubs, and more) in a hip tote.
To buy: $125, mouth.com. (For 15 percent off sitewide, use the code realsimple15.)
Ninja BBQ Tool Set
Samurai-style tools and an apron-cum-carrying case celebrate his mastery of the grilling arts. (Up to four weeks for delivery.)
To buy: $35, highfashionhome.com
For the Tech Dad
Even for the most Luddite of dads, it doesn’t get simpler than the Chromecast. It’s also the cheapest. Plug it into your computer, sync it to your Wi-Fi connection, and boom - Netflix, HBO Go, MLB.TV, Hulu and more up on the big screen. Say goodbye to Dad cursing at his laptop/TV.
$35.00 at Best Buy
For the Tech Dad
Despite it’s name, the Oontz speaker is a serious gadget that will make listening to music at home, BBQ-side or anywhere outdoors, easy and enjoyable. It’s perfectly small for mobility, and operates using bluetooth technology so that he can sync a playlist or take calls on demand.
$69.99 at Amazon
For the Dapper Dad
A subscription service geared towards enhancing the day-to-day lifestyle basics of every man, Bespoke Post is the perfect gift for the dapper dad. The New York-based company will hook him up with a freshly curated box of goods every month, with themes ranging from home-distillery and grill-mastering, to the best swagger-inducing socks.
Membership is $45 per month, shipping included, or $55 per box.
For the Classic Dad
Celebrate him and the return of sunny weather with these classic Ray-Ban frames. Sharp in design yet subtle in style, this tortoiseshell accessory is perfectly versatile for any outdoor occasion.
Starting at $80.73 at Amazon.com
For the Handy Dad
Love of beer is practically synonymous with dads, and now there is a way to ensure that his lager or IPA is perfectly chilled every time. Designed like an icicle, or a “corksicle,” the Chillsner fits into a bottle’s neck so that his drink cool off almost instantly, down to the last drop.
$20.57 at Amazon
For more great Father's Days 2014 Gift Ideas check out RealSimple.com and AskMen.com