5 Useful Gift Ideas for Father’s Day

Dad is going to love you no matter what you get him, but seriously, he really doesn’t need another tie.¬†This year, get him something he might actually use, like one of these¬†five ideas for Father’s Day gifts that can do a heck of a lot more than a “World’s Best Dad” mug.

Instant USB Charger

Walls may not be able to talk yet, but they sure know how to power a mobile device. Dad can’t be near an outlet at all times, which means that occasionally his smart phone or iPod is bound to run out of juice. With this pocket-sized, USB-charged battery pack from the good folks at Duracell, you can help make sure he’s always prepared for this unimaginably dire scenario. Amazon, $22.75

Pocket-Sized LED Magnifier

Dad’s eyes aren’t what they used to be. Problem is, he’s not going to start carrying a man purse just so he can lug around a pair of reading glasses. For less than $6 you can outfit Dad’s wallet with a credit-card sized LED magnifier that will have him seeing like a teenager with the touch of a button. Amazon, $5.48

Mobile Shaver

For most working stiffs, five o’clock can’t come soon enough. The only issue with quitting time though, is that sometimes it’s accompanied by a bristly layer of fresh, unwanted scruff. If Dad likes to stay smooth deep into the late afternoon, Braun’s MobileShave is a must. Amazon, $19.30

Diamond Sharpening Stone

It doesn’t matter how big Dad’s chef’s knife is if the blade’s as dull as his fishing stories. A good sharpening stone is essential for any decent knife. Amazon, $36.56

Caffeinated Travel Soap

Anyone who’s ever spent a night on the road knows that there are few things worse than a cup of joe from the hotel coffee maker. Help Dad avoid that putrid bean water when he travels by filling up his suitcase with a couple bars of Shower Shock caffeinated travel soap. ThinkGeek, $2.99-$29.99

- Contributed by Jordan Breindel