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60 Best Gifts for the Dad Who Wants Nothing in 2025Truly the toughest person to shop for.

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Finding the best gifts for the dad who says the only present he needs is you (classic!) can be tricky. Luckily, there are plenty of surprising and thoughtful gift ideas that can speak to all kinds of different interests, like gardening, drinking coffee, watching the History Channel, and tinkering with gadgets.

Below, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite finds this year for every dad and budget. Your shopping just got a lot easier.

For more present picks, check out all of the best gift ideas of 2025 here.

Bose QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones

Bose

QuietComfort Bluetooth 5.1 Headphones

Whether your dad likes to listen to podcasts while he cleans or needs headphones for work, he’ll appreciate an upgrade to this super comfortable wireless pair. He can get up to 24 hours of listening time on a single charge or use the optional cord to stay plugged in. They’re also noise-canceling, so he can really block out distractions.

Marcato Atlas 150 Pasta Machine

Marcato

Atlas 150 Pasta Machine

Let him pretend that he’s Stanley Tucci for a night by gifting him this stainless steel pasta maker. Made in Italy, it’ll help him roll and cut dough into fresh pasta noodles, including lasagna, fettuccine, and tagliolini. Pair it with a fancy pesto or red sauce, and dinner is served.

New York Times Custom Birthday Book

New York Times

Custom Birthday Book

Acknowledge the importance of a special date, like his birthday, with a hardbound book of New York Times front pages from that day each year.

Layla Weighted Blanket (20 lb.)

Layla

Weighted Blanket (20-lb.)

One SELF editor said that this quilted weighted blanket (which has a plushy side for warmth and a cooling cotton side) is a godsend at the end of a stressful day. It’s “soft, versatile, easy to keep clean, and very, very effective at delivering on the promise of cocooning you away from the world under a solid mass of coziness,” she wrote in her review. And did we mention it’s machine-washable?

MasterClass Gift Subscription

MasterClass

Gift Subscription

A MasterClass gift card will go a long way with the dad who prioritizes experiences and activities over material stuff. The company offers a wide range of virtual lessons and activities led by famous figures, including storytelling with LeVar Burton and conservation lessons from Jane Goodall.

An individual account costs $10 per month.

Ostrichpillow Go Luxury Travel Pillow

Ostrichpillow

Go Luxury Travel Pillow

If your dad is an avid traveler, gift him this plane-ready Ostrichpillow. One SELF writer called it “one of the best investments I’ve ever made” in her review. It’s comfortable, supportive, and packs down into a tiny carrying bag.

“Given that planes are…not the cleanest, being able to toss the cover in the laundry right when I get home never ceases to delight me,” she adds.

JBL Clip 3

This waterproof Bluetooth speaker is perfect for hikes, beach days, backyard hangs, or listening to podcasts while in the shower. The small, lightweight speaker clips onto a backpack or belt and provides up to 10 hours of playtime per charge.

Bright Cellars

Subscription

Any dad who loves a good wine tasting will enjoy this Bright Cellars subscription, which lets him sip selections from around the world. After he takes a short quiz about his vino preferences, bottles will start shipping right to his door—and he can rate each one to help better curate future boxes.

Gift cards start at $100 and a subscription starts at $45 for 4 bottles of wine.

Nodpod Weighted Sleep Mask

Nodpod

Weighted Sleep Mask

Help him get some high-quality shut-eye with this soft weighted eye mask that one former SELF editor swears by for power naps. By contouring to his face, it fits more comfortably and blocks out light to help him fall asleep faster.

Tushy Classic 3.0

Though this SELF Fave Tushy bidet attachment isn’t the most traditional gift, it sure as hell is a practical one—and one your dad will talk about for years to come.

Graza Drizzle & Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Graza

Drizzle & Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive oil is an ingredient many of us use every day, so it could be nice to give your dad a tasty, high-quality version to reach for. This Graza set includes Drizzle (a finishing oil that’s meant to add a bold flavor) and Sizzle (a mellower counterpart he can use to cook up veggies).

Elegantlife Glass Geometric Plant Terrarium

Elegantlife

Glass Geometric PlantTerrarium

Your dad can flex his green thumb with this plant terrarium, which he can use to grow succulents, mosses, ferns, orchids, and more. Not only is it a hobby he can tend to, but the terrarium also acts as a pretty decor piece.

Cameo Gift Video

Does your dad drop a “that’s what she said” joke in every other conversation, or dream of desserts he saw on The Great British Bake-Off? Make his day with a custom video message from an actor on The Office, a contestant on GBBO, or another beloved celeb or athlete via the SELF Fave platform Cameo.

Prices start as low as $1.

Piecework La Dolce Vita 1000 Piece Puzzle

Piecework

La Dolce Vita 1000 Piece Puzzle

If your dad loves a good challenge, grab him an artful, 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle—like this one with cool Italian coast vibes.

Ember Mug 2

Ember

Temperature Control Smart Mug 2

Is your dad a chronic coffee reheater? Save him endless trips to the microwave by gifting him the Ember Mug 2, which keeps 145-degree drinks hot for up to 90 minutes (or all day, when placed on the included charging coaster). He can even control his exact temperature preferences in the companion app.

Atlas Coffee Club Gift Subscription

Atlas Coffee

Club Gift Subscription

With a subscription to SELF Fave Atlas Coffee Club, you can take your dad on a coffee tour around the world without leaving the house. He can expect yummy brews from places like Costa Rica, Indonesia, and Ethiopia.

Gift subscriptions are available in 3-month, 6-month, and 12-month packs, starting at $60.

Quince Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

Quince

Mongolian Cashmere Crewneck Sweater

Spoil your dad with a major wardrobe upgrade for under $100 when you get him this super soft and warm cashmere sweater. It’s perfect for a night out or a cozy day at home and comes in rich earth tones that’ll go with anything.

Grilled Personal Pizza Maker

Uncommon Goods

Grilled Personal Pizza Maker

In just ten minutes, your dad can whip up adorable pizzas using this miniature cast iron oven. It’s only eight inches wide, so it won’t take up too much hot dog or hamburger space—but it will make his grilling sessions that much more delicious.

Artifact Gift Card

Some dads are so full of stories—and yet refuse to write them down. With this gift, an interviewer speaks with your dad virtually and turns his memories into a 20-minute audio keepsake.

Gift cards can be purchased per episode, from one to six. One-episode gift cards cost $149 and you can save 10% when you buy two episodes or more.

Voited Ripstop Blanket

Perfect for picnics, camping, beach days, or sport spectating, this durable blanket is the ultimate outdoor accessory. It’s water-resistant and delightfully multipurpose: Your dad can pack it into a pillow or snap the sides together to make a cape or sleeping bag.

Tentsile Flite 2-Person Tree Tent

Tentsile

Flite 2-Person Tree Tent

If your dad loves to camp but can’t stand how his back feels after sleeping on the ground, gift him this tree tent, which is basically a giant, flat-lay hammock with a roof. It’s easy to pack and feels super comfortable to hang out in, according to reviewers.

Golf Scoring Tumbler

Uncommon Goods

Golf Scoring Tumbler

Tiny pencils are so last year. Instead, the rings on the outside of these clever tumblers turn, to help dad keep score on the course sans paper. Plus, the cup will keep his beverage of choice cold between holes.

Wood Vinyl Record Frame

Korua

Wood Vinyl Record Frame

For the dad with a sweet vinyl collection, consider this display frame. He can hang it above his record player and drop in the cover art, so everyone knows what great taste he has in music.

Uncommon Goods Oyster Mushroom Log

Uncommon Goods

Oyster Mushroom Log Kit

The culinary-inclined dad will get a kick out of this grow-your-own-mushrooms kit. He can learn more about how fungi grows and harvest fresh mushies for cooking (that’s what we like to call a win-win).

Iron & Glory Wooden Poker Set

Bespoke Post

Iron & Glory Wooden Poker Set

If your dad enjoys poker night, get him this minimalist set—it includes 100 chips, a sleek deck of cards, and an engraved metal dealer chip, all in a beautiful wooden box.

Oru Lake Kayak

Even if your dad doesn’t have a ton of extra space in the garage, he can still have a kayak, thanks to the Lake from Oru. Inspired by origami (hence the name), this one-person boat can fold up into a suitcase-sized square he can store under a bed or in a closet. No need to have a roof rack to take it out on the water, either.

Herschel Novel Duffle

Herschel Supply Co.

Novel Duffle Bag

If your dad’s luggage could use a zhuzh, gift him this classic duffle, which will look good with just about any outfit and holds 43 liters of stuff. The separate shoe compartment is a game changer.

Apple AirTags

Have a dad who often misplaces his keys and wallet? Some Apple AirTags could be a useful gift. He can put one of the Bluetooth-enabled tags in his luggage or on a keychain and pull up its location on his iPhone or iPad whenever he can’t find his essentials.