Grandpa is a father, after all! On Father’s Day, we get the chance to show our grandfathers how much they mean to us. It can be hard to put into words just how much we appreciate everything they’ve taught us and everything they’ve passed down to us. That’s why we want to give Grandpa a gift he’ll love and use all year. Whether your grandpa is a gardener, a fisherman, a traveler, a hiker, a busy businessman, a wine connoisseur, a grill master, a musician, or a foodie, we have the perfect gift for him. Browse our favorite Father’s Day gifts under $50 for great gifting ideas. These ideas won’t break the bank, and they range from the classic to the utterly unexpected. Pair any one of these gifts with a card telling him how much you love him, and it will make his day, guaranteed.
Titanium Multi-Tool Collar Stays
BUY IT: $34, uncommongoods.com
He’ll feel like James Bond with collar stays that double as handy multi-tools. (They can open bottles and tighten screws!)
“Papaw Since” Custom Men’s T-shirt
BUY IT: $19.99, etsy.com
Personalize with Papaw’s date of entry into the grandpa club.
Universal Garden Tool Rack
BUY IT: $38, shopterrain.com
For the grandpa who has everything, gift him something functional, something he’ll use—namely, this garden tool rack that will keep his shovels and rakes organized.
The Necktie Travel Roll
BUY IT: $24, uncommongoods.com
No wrinkles here! Keep him looking sharp no matter where he roams with this travel roll.
Big Blue Mini Wireless Travel Speaker
BUY IT: $49.99, brookstone.com
This water-resistant, Bluetooth-connected speaker will let him play his tunes anywhere.
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry
BUY IT: $18.95, amazon.com
224 pages of space, time, and the mysteries of the universe. He’ll love it.
Self-Watering Pepper Planter
BUY IT: $35, uncommongoods.com
He won’t believe how easy it is to grow his own chili peppers.
360 Virtual Reality Headset - Elite Edition
BUY IT: $49.99, bloomingdales.com
Have you heard? Grandparents love virtual reality.
The South's Best Butts: Pitmaster Secrets for Southern Barbecue Perfection
BUY IT: $26.95, amazon.com
Up Papaw’s barbecue game with Matt Moore’s compelling exploration (and recipes!) of the South’s best pitmasters.
Personalized Cedar Wood Flask with Funnel
BUY IT: $46, uncommongoods.com
Subtle and classic, these cedar flasks allow him to take his spirits on the go.
Travel Chess Set
BUY IT: $26, uncommongoods.com
He can take his chess game on the go with this beautiful travel set.
YETI Rambler 20 oz. Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler with Lid
BUY IT: $22.49, amazon.com
He still doesn’t have one, and he still wants one. Get Grandpa a Yeti.
Booms Fishing L1 Fishing Pliers 13-in-1 Heavy Duty Multi-Tool
BUY IT: $26.99, amazon.com
These pliers are perfect for avid fishermen, but he’ll take this multi-tool everywhere, not just on fishing trips.
Rabbit Vertical Wine Opener
BUY IT: $49.99, bloomingdales.com
This wine opener makes popping open a bottle of vino a breeze.
Duduma Tr601 Polarized Sports Sunglasses
BUY IT: $29.98, amazon.com
Gift Grandpa some polarized sunglasses so he can look forward to long summer days on the lake.
The Ultimate Sinatra Vinyl Record
BUY IT: $34.99, amazon.com
Because he’ll always love listening to the Chairman of the Board.
Gourmet Oil Dipping Spice Kit
BUY IT: $38, uncommongoods.com
Treat your grandfather to a gourmet oil dipping kit—a personalized treat that re-creates (at home!) the best part of any fancy dinner.
Metrokane Rabbit Whiskey Glasses, Set of 2
BUY IT: $35.99, macys.com
For his evening sipping, gift him whiskey glasses that he can freeze. No ice needed.
Cedar Shoe Trees
BUY IT: $19.95, nordstrom.com
He always needs them and never has them. Shoe trees are the gift that keeps on giving.
Stanley Vacuum Bottle, 25 oz.
BUY IT: $35, llbean.com
Every grandfather needs one of these classic, heavy-duty bottles for adventures near and far.
OXO Good Grips 2-Piece Grilling Set
BUY IT: $33.99, macys.com
It’s grilling season, and Grandpa needs some shiny new tools.
Lineup For Yesterday
BUY IT: $15, uncommongoods.com
He’ll love flipping through Ogden Nash’s celebration of baseball greats throughout history.
Kabob Grilling Baskets
BUY IT: $25.50, amazon.com
He’ll never lose a rogue bell pepper to the bottom of the grill ever again.
Bushnell Falcon 133410 Binoculars with Case
BUY IT: $29.24, amazon.com
These are essential for all his bird-watching adventures.
Ted Baker London Solid Cotton Pocket Square
BUY IT: $29.50, nordstrom.com
A sweet, simple gift with no frills and no fuss, just like him.
ban.do The Boss Mug
BUY IT: $14, bloomingdales.com
Pair it with a bag of his favorite coffee beans, ‘cause he’s The Boss.
