Tomorrow's your dad's big day, you don't have a gift, and the token tie just not going to cut it this year? We've got six killer Father's Day gifts perfect for both the geeky and not-so-geeky dad, so hit the jump to take a look at the gifts for the life-hacking dad that's got everything else.
Magnetic Grilling Light
When the sun goes down and your dad's stranded by the grill making sure your steaks are done just right, affix this
Magnetic Grilling Light to his favorite grilling tool. It's not a replacement for some proper outdoor lighting, but it may be the perfect implement for avoiding another crunchy burger. The grill light will set you back $15 on Amazon, but if you're in a rush (and you probably are), I saw this bad boy at a local Sur La Table.
Maker's Notebook
Got a dad who's keen on making stuff? The
Maker's Notebook from the folks at Make magazine is the ultimate journal and reference guide for the DIY dad. With over 140 pages of graph paper and an appendix full of units of measure conversion tables, common technical abbreviations, and even a Morse code table, there's nothing your dad can't do with this one. The Maker's Notebook costs $20. (
Read more)
S-Biner Double Carabiner
Your dad may already have a D-shaped spring-loaded carabiner for clipping keys and the like to his belt, but if you
really cared about him, you'd shell out $5 and get him the even better
S-Biner double carabiner. It's just like a regular carabiner except there are two in one! (
Read more)
The Pilot's Pen
There's nothing worse than a late-night brainstorm stifled by the lack of a good pen and light. The $20
Pilot's Pen solves both problems with an LED embedded in the tip of the pen. That's right, it's a pen
and a light, as well as a pen
or a light for those times you don't need it to multitask. (
Read more)
Muji Chronotebook Non-linear Day Planner
If you've always felt that your dad wasn't a man who thought in a straight line, the award-winning
Muji Chronotebook may be a winner. Instead of following the layout of traditional planners, the Chronotebook lays out time on a wheel—and looks good doing it. This one may not be available in stores (though it was supposed to have been), but let's be honest, your gift will likely be late anyway—you may as well make it good. (
Read more)
Bloxes Cardboard Modular Building Blocks
Did your dad buy you Legos kit after kit as a child, but you always suspected it may have been more for his benefit than yours? A set of
Bloxes ($60 for a 20-pack) may be just what he wants. Each Blox can connect with another Blox on all six sides, the interlocking building blocks can create just about anything, and the results are super-strong to boot. The creators of the Blox suggest that they're perfect for wall-building, benches, and even sound-dampening. Oh, and they're also fun. (
Read more)
Been through the list above but still didn't find that perfect gift? Check out the Lifehacker Gift Guide for 2007 to get a look at a few other great options for dad. On the flip-side, if you've got a great last-minute gift idea for Father's Day—or you just want to share what you got—let's hear it in the comments.
