25 Father's Day Gifts for His Everyday Carry 2021

Quick heads up: Father's Day is coming up in just a couple of weeks on June 20th. If you need help picking out the perfect gift for him, we've got you covered. In this gift guide, we've got 25 practical everyday carry gift ideas fit for every kind of dad. You're bound to find something that's right up his alley, whether he spends his time crushing it while working from home, needs help rounding out workout essentials for the house, or takes down his DIY project backlog in his spare time. Whatever he's into, he deserves the best gear to do it, and we've rounded it all up in this guide.

Father's Day 2021 Gift Ideas for…

The Professional

For the successful dad who's always on his grind, takes pride in his work, and crushes it at the (home) office day in and day out…

• Orbitkey Desk Mat: The Orbitkey Desk Mat is a sleek and stylish way to keep Dad’s desk organized, and it comes with some clever features built into its premium vegan leather and 100% recycled PET felt construction. Flipping it open from the corner reveals a stealthy document storage compartment,  and its top section comes with a special groove for his favorite pen as well as a magnetic cable holder to keep his phone charged. (Buy)
  
  
• Bellroy Flight Bag: The Bellroy Flight Bag is a minimalist but versatile travel bag made from Recycled Dura Nylon for organizing the professional dad’s essentials. The 28L bag opens flat with plenty of compartments (including space for a 16“ laptop) and storage for a weekend business trip, while still meeting carry-on restrictions. He can also carry it three ways depending on his needs: as a briefcase, as a messenger, or as a backpack. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise Canceling Headphones: One of the best gifts you can give your hardworking dad is some nice peace and quiet. The second best gift would be a pair of high quality noise canceling headphones, like the Sony WH-1000MX4s. They'll help him tune out distractions, make clear calls, and wind down after work to make his favorite music sound that much better. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• Tactile Turn Slim Bolt Action Pen: The Slim Bolt Action Pen takes your dad’s pen game to the next level by slimming it down to a friendlier writing and carrying experience. He gets a choice of four premium materials and three sizes for his pen: titanium, copper, bronze, and zirconium, each of which can take on popular refills on the market. There’s even further customization on the bolt, clip, and engraving for the ultimate personalized gift. (Buy)
  
  
• Boker Barlow Prime EDC: Classy traditional knives will never go out of style, but that doesn’t mean a style stuck in the last century. The Boker Barlow Prime EDC makes use of ice-hardened Bohler N690 stainless steel and sturdy black canvas micarta to be ready for the tasks a modern dad will face, while still keeping a traditional design at its core. (Buy)

The Gadget Enthusiast

For the tech-savvy dad whose vice is his devices…

• Apple iPad Pro M1 11“: As one of Apple’s most capable tablets to date, the M1 equipped 11” iPad Pro is super compact but powerful enough for Dad to work and play on. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• SOG Surrept O2 Tech Organizer Pouch: This sleek pouch will keep his tech and other gear in check thanks to clever internal organization and high performance materials. When it’s time to take his gadgets on the go, this travel-friendly pouch easily slips into his luggage. (Buy)
  
  
• Anker PowerCore Magnetic 5K: Traditional forms of charging on the go generally mean a bulky brick in your pocket and another charging cable to tangle and fray. Anker’s PowerCore Magnetic 5K leverages Dad’s iPhone 12’s magnetic back to provide a convenient and minimal charging solution on the go. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• Keychron K3 Keyboard: Chances are if your dad appreciates the tactile experience of using and handling well-engineered gear, he’ll love the satisfying typing experience of a mechanical keyboard. The Keychron K3 mechanical keyboard is especially portable thanks to its slim, low-profile design and convenient wireless interface. (Buy)
  
  
• Nitecore T4K: This keychain-sized light is a technological marvel that’s sure to impress your dad, boasting a 4000 lumen output. The Nitecore T4K has plenty of other modern features a tech nerd can appreciate, like USB-C charging, an OLED display, and multiple modes and brightness settings. (View on Amazon)

The DIYer

For the dad who loves to work with his hands, can fix just about anything, and is always tinkering with a new project…

• Exceed Designs Tirant: A premium, folding titanium box cutter is one of those gifts your Dad probably wouldn't buy for himself, but would be pleasantly surprised to receive. The Exceeds Design Tirant Razor gives the humble utility knife a premium, high-performance makeover, while improving safety, ergonomics, and ease of carry. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• Skilhunt H04 RC: For those long projects that extend late into the night, give Dad a hand by gifting a versatile hands-free worklight. The Skilhunt H04 RC isn't your run-of-the-mill flashlight, with an angled head that can be worn as a headlamp so he can keep his hands free to, you know, fix things. This light has an especially color accurate beam and a whopping 1200 lumen output. It even recharges its internal battery with a magnetic cable. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• Work Sharp Knife and Tool Sharpener Mk.2: If your dad has grown a bit attached to his trusty tools, it might be better to gift him something to make sure they're in tip-top shape for many more years and projects to come. The Work Sharp Knife & Tool sharpener makes maintenance easy, extending the life of his favorite tools. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• Leatherman Bond: Every dad can appreciate a good multi-tool, and the new Leatherman Bond is based on the one that started it all. So whether your dad already has a Leatherman or not, he can appreciate the lightweight yet capable Bond as his first multi-tool or as a backup for quicker tasks. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• CRKT Wu Hex Bit Driver Tool Roll: When tackling repair jobs or doing maintenance on the rest of his gear, the screwdriver is a tool he'll reach for early and often. Make his special with this all-in-one bit driver tool roll, including a premium brass handled driver and 13 bits, housed in a luxe leather roll. The brass and leather give it a timeless look that'll look better and better over the years, just like Dad. (Buy)

The Outdoorsman

For the adventurous dad who'd rather be outside, taking in nature more than anything…

• CRKT Berserker Axe: Nothing gets the job done for wood processing like a purpose-built camp axe, and the outdoorsy dad will appreciate CRKT’s latest two-handed model. It comes with tough 1055 steel and a solid, replaceable hickory handle for a potent combination for your next outdoor excursion. (View on Amazon)
  
  
• Victorinox Swiss Champ XXL: Dad doesn’t need to lug around a whole toolbox to be prepared during a camping trip, so Victorinox is offering the next best thing. The Swiss Champ XXL is their biggest and most comprehensive multi-tool yet, packing an incredible 73 functions into something he can still throw into his bag. (Buy)
  
  
• Solo Stove Titan: A camp is nothing without a fire, so give dad the gift of compact and efficient flame with this portable stove. Its unique design creates an efficient burn with the wood you have handy, so a hot meal or drink is just a quick burn away. (Buy)
  
  
• Snow Peak Shimo Tumbler: Just because Dad is heading into the outdoors, doesn’t mean he doesn’t deserve his favorite drinks ice-cold when he’s looking forward to one after a long day in the rough. Snow Peak’s Shimo Tumbler is a vacuum-insulated sleek and stackable drinking vessel specially built for his favorite brews. (Buy)
  
  
• AceBeam L19: Getting lost in the dark is a bad idea, especially true if your dad is out on a weekend adventure. Give the gift of extreme long range illumination with 2,200 lumens of power 1,300 meters of reach with AceBeam’s powerhouse rechargeable flashlight. (Buy)

The Active Dad

For the dad who likes to keep moving with all the right gear to take his workouts to the next level…

• Stanley IceFlow Flip Straw Water Bottle: The Flip Straw is a new leak-proof lid which features a built-in straw, paired with a double-walled vacuum stainless steel body. The Flip Straw Water Bottle is the right size in 17oz or 22oz for Dad to stay hydrated on his workouts, built with Stanley’s signature tough fit and finish. (Buy)
  
  
• Aer Fit Pack 3: Every active dad needs a bag as tough and resilient as his workouts, and the Aer Fit Pack 3 is the perfect crossover between work and play. This latest iteration of Aer’s active backpack has 18.7L of storage for his shoes, extra clothes, and even a 16“ laptop. (Buy)
  
  
• G-SHOCK GBD-H1000-1A7: Dad can’t improve on what he can’t measure, and G-SHOCK’s GBD-H1000 is tough fitness tracker for his wrist, on top of being an ultra-tough everyday digital watch. There’s also heart rate monitoring, altitude surveillance, and Bluetooth connectivity with his smartphone for even better activity tracking. (Buy)
  
  
• Merrell Hydo Moc: Sometimes the trail goes off the beaten path and right into the nearest river or stream, and even the most advanced outdoor footwear won’t last extended submersion. Dad needn’t worry about getting his feet wet with these mocs, a lightweight pair of water shoes built completely from durable EVA. (Buy)
  
  
• Wiley X WX Valor: One should never underestimate the need for eye protection especially for extended trips under the sun. These lightweight, high-tech frames give dad the ultimate in eyewear thanks to a slew of features from 100% UVA/UVB protection to shatterproof, ANSI-rated ballistic defense. (Buy)

For more Father's Day gift ideas, check out our gift guides from previous years:

• 25 Father's Day Gifts for His Everyday Carry 2020
• 30 Father's Day Gifts for His Everyday Carry 2019
• 25 Father's Day Gifts for His EDC in 2018