The best Father’s Day gifts under $50

Pendleton socks, a cool car-detailing brush, and more

View in browser June 3, 2025 The absolute best (under-$50!) gifts for dads Marki Williams/NYT Wirecutter Ahead of June 15: Our gifts experts think the dad in your life might get psyched for a handsome pair of National Park socks, a work-out-the-kinks acupressure mat, or a boar's hair car-detailing brush. No breaking the bank necessary — he might even be proud of that fact, even. We want this little lantern, for starters→ We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more › What's new at Wirecutter "The gift that transformed my bag chaos into calm" Why one Wirecutter journalist swears by this genius travel case→ 12 perfect baby shower gifts (that won't be on their registry) Including some truly darling rose gold moccasins→ The most affordable packing tool is also the best Compression bags let you shrink all the clothes in your suitcase to one-third of their original size→ Your daily deal: This cozy quarter-zip Good for the outdoorsy type, this ultralight popover fits like a trusty sweater or favorite sweatshirt, but with the benefit of a wind- and water-resistant outer shell. It's soft on the inside and lightly padded with a down alternative. Use promo code WCFDWINDZIP to save $70. Get the deal→ MORE DEALS WE'RE EYEING All these Father's Day gifts are on sale right now→ One last (dad gift) thing: Golf balls. Made of chocolate. And filled with whisky. Kreuther Handcrafted Chocolate Our gifts editor Hannah Morrill just bought our attention to these chocolate golf balls, which are handcrafted in New York City and filled with Dewar's whisky ganache and a cookie praline. It's a winning combo of many a classic Father's Day gift. More gifts for golfers (that they'll actually like)→ Thanks for reading. You can reach the Wirecutter Newsletters team at newsletters@wirecutter.com. We can't always respond, but we do love to hear from you. If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for The Recommendation from The New York Times. To stop receiving The Recommendation, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018