The Verge’s Father’s Day 2026 gift guide

Dad may be picky about what he carries with him on daily adventures, but we have a feeling he’ll like the Wuben G5 flashlight enough to tote it around. It’s as small as a Zippo lighter, yet far more versatile, with a bright, rotatable light that can shine in numerous colors. It features USB-C charging and has an adjustable clip.

There are few things worse than being stranded with a dead car battery. What’s worse is not having a backup plan to get going again. Noco’s Boost GB40 is a rechargeable battery with jumper cables to start six-liter gas or three-liter diesel engines. It also has USB ports so you can charge your phone.

The Smart Ceiling Light Ultra is a multi-purpose smart light. The fixture can provide up to 5,000 lumens of light (with adjustable color temperature), or it can display all sorts of captivating, colorful scenes. The lighting system can be set to automatically adjust throughout the day, so dad’s room can look exactly how he wants at any given moment.

Sure, a cheap, simple journal could be enough for dad. But what kind of gift is that? Remarkable’s Paper Pure is a premium tablet made for note-taking that feels like writing on paper with its included Marker. It has fantastic battery life and plenty of built-in tools to make it easy to import, export, and alter documents.

Dad deserves a sweet gaming monitor that looks great and won’t break the bank for the gift giver. Alienware’s AW2726DM is a 1440p QD-OLED monitor with phenomenal contrast and sharpness, and it’s a great fit for PC gaming as well as console gaming. It has a 240Hz refresh rate and plenty of video inputs, plus a three-year warranty.

The Lifestyle Ultra speaker is Bose’s take on a Sonos Speaker. The sleek, low-profile wireless speaker boasts great room-filling sound, and it’s compatible with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and Bluetooth. Dad can even sync multiple speakers together over Wi-Fi for multi-room support, in case he wants to buy more in the future.

A dad with numerous electronic doodads might really like Werewolf’s VFLEX. It can make some barrel plug power supplies obsolete by swapping them with USB-C. The set includes programmable dongles that, when tuned in the mobile app, can deliver the right amount of power through a USB-C battery or wall adapter.

A dad who spends a lot of time outdoors ought to get a good hat. Cotopaxi’s Tech Bucket hat is a stylish, quick-drying option that provides plenty of coverage. It can protect your head and some of your face and neck from intense ultraviolet radiation, and wick away sweat from your work or on hikes with its breathable fabric.

It’s not easy to fit everything dad needs into his pants or jacket pockets. Fortunately, some cool slings exist, like Alpaka’s Flight Sling. It’s compact, yet its multi-pocket design lets you stow things like an iPad Mini, a phone, a passport, keys, and more.

Buying a delicious iced coffee is fun, but they get very expensive. And tragically, they’re sometimes not yummy enough to warrant their rising costs. However, dad can make plenty of great cold brew at home however he likes for less with the help of Hario’s tall coffee maker.

Rechargeable AA batteries are handy, until it’s time to charge them. Most wall chargers let you refill four, maybe six, at once. Zepath’s clever solution is to ship them in a easy-to-use USB-C charging case that lets dad charge eight simultaneously. The batteries themselves are long-lasting, too.

Most will agree that it’s tough to decide what TV show or movie to watch with another adult. Adding kids to the mix makes it even harder. With Hey Kids, Watch This!, there are over 100 movie night ideas that should make for a memorable viewing session for everyone on the couch, regardless of age.

One of the best TVs you can gift dad is an RGB miniLED TV. Hisense’s UR9 is a high-end pick, with absolutely stunning brightness and color accuracy, plus a handy USB-C video port and a few HDMI ports. While not as cheap or as thin as some OLEDs, it’s packed with features and great sound performance.

For dads who haven’t yet experienced the joy of smoking their own meats and veggies outdoors, Weber’s compact charcoal smoker is a good place to start. It has two cooking grates, a built-in thermometer, and a porcelain-enameled lid and bowl to keep heat in to cook your food to perfection.

Backpacks make it easy to carry precious cargo, but for a relatively new dad’s most precious cargo — their tiny kiddo — Osprey’s Poco child carrier is a must-have backpacking accessory. It’s comfortable for the kid, and the built-in sunshade and rain protector can keep them relaxed and dry while dad does all the hard work.

Valve’s new Steam Controller is the most customizable wireless gamepad. As the name implies, it’s made expressly for use in Steam, be it dad’s PC, Steam Deck, or with the upcoming Steam Machine. It has trackpads, capacitive grips and sticks, and a comfortable design, making it a great choice if dad prefers a controller over a keyboard and mouse.

The Fitbit Air doesn’t look like a fitness tracker, which is great if dad wants to keep tabs on health metrics without wearing a smartwatch or a tracker with a screen. It can track sleep, heart rate, steps, and more, plus the Google Health app uses AI to offer suggestions based on your data to optimize your rest and workouts.

Unless dad already has a favorite keyboard, get him something that’ll likely become one. Keychron’s V5 Ultra mechanical keyboard has a full set of keys, including a numpad, directional keys, a function row, and media keys (plus a customizable dial). It features hot-swappable switches, and multiple ways to connect (Bluetooth, USB-C, or 2.4GHz wireless).

The Spear Head Spade is an essential tool for gardening. Its long shaft and handle will let dad comfortably dig soil or lift rocks without having to bend over. It can let him get some serious work done, or just make the easy parts (like digging to insert pre-potted plants) a lot easier than using a garden trowel.

The Power Keys (coming this summer) are just as fun to use as their predecessor, but slimmer and more useful. Attaching one to dad’s iPhone or magnet-equipped Android phone gives him a slide-out QWERTY keyboard to type on, and it keeps the phone charged with its 2,300mAh battery. The keys are backlit, and it can work with existing phone cases.

Some of the most comfortable, functional shorts for dads come from Lululemon. The company’s Pace Breaker Lined Shorts are breathable, and feature deep mesh pockets, plus a zipper-protected pocket to store valuables during workouts. The inside is lined, giving them a secure fit, plus another pocket to store cards or cash.

One of the most head-turning home decor pieces you can buy dad right now is Ikea’s Varmblixt donut-shaped LED lamp. The glass smart lamp can be mounted on a wall, or set on a flat surface. It can display whichever color strikes dad’s fancy, and its brightness can be adjusted so that it’s not an eyesore at night.

Few devices have been recommended more often to Verge readers than Anker’s Laptop Power Bank. It’s surprisingly capable for its soda can-sized build. For one, it has a large 25,000mAh capacity, plus it offers up to 165W of combined charging power. Conveniently, it includes two built-in USB-C cables (one of which is retractable).

An Apple gift card can make a lot of wishes come true. Perhaps dad wants to buy a couple of games during downtime, or a handful of movies to watch with others. It’s a great gift that gives dad the freedom to buy exactly what he wants for Father’s Day, whenever he wants to.

Is dad into golf? How’d we know you’d say yes? For days when he can’t hit the nearby course, he can play this fun notebook simulation that involves dice and just as much chance as the real-life game it’s based on. The Golf XL game lets two players compete in randomly generated courses.

Losing a screw, washer, or drill bit during a repair is a pain, but magnets are here to help. The smarties at Rak designed a multi-section magnetic wristband that’ll let dad keep spares conveniently attached to his wrist, so he can easily grab what he needs (or stow pieces) while he’s at work.