Editor Recs

The most reliable way to know what dads want for Father’s Day is to ask, so that’s exactly what we did. Instead of chasing trends or relying on our gifting savvy alone, CNN Underscored editors asked their fathers what they wanted this June.

We’re sharing those ideas below, which span the gamut from practical presents to more unique finds, in hopes that it’ll inspire your own Father’s Day search. Even if you don’t find something here, we’re confident our library of gift ideas will lead you to the perfect present, even if you’ve procrastinated and need a last-minute Father’s Day gift.

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If his wallet always enters the Bermuda Triangle