23 thoughtful yet inexpensive Father's Day gifts for $25 or less

father's day gifts under $25 2022
For Father's Day this year, you don't have to spend more than $25 to show your dad you're thinking of him and appreciate him. YETI/Harry's

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Your parents might say to you every year that they don't need a gift for Mother's or Father's Day. Chances are, you still want to get them a gift for everything they do for you, even if it's something simple.

For Father's Day this year, you don't have to spend more than $25 to show your dad you're thinking of him and appreciate all that he does. Fresh herbs he doesn't have to babysit, a gourmet hot sauce, and pampering grooming products are all gifts that he'll use all the time — that and won't break the bank. 

The 23 best Father's Day gifts under $25 in 2022:

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A non-fussy phone charger

Anker Wireless Charger Qi Certified Wireless Charging Stand
Amazon

Gift the Anker Wireless Charging Stand, $19.99, available at Amazon

Best for: Dads who appreciate convenience

When he uses this wireless charger, he can drop his phone (phone case and all) onto it and let it charge by touch.

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A Wi-Fi range extender to prevent any pesky service disruptions

A wifi extending power adapter
Amazon

Gift the TP-Link AC750 WiFi Range Extender, $24.99, available at Amazon

Best for: Dads who hate Wi-Fi outages

Wi-Fi signals sometimes fail to reach every corner of your home, and if the whole family is at home, that can be frustrating and challenging. The TP-Link AC750 WiFi Extender can plug into most common outlets to cover up to 1,500 square feet in Dad's home. 

After he hits the WPS button on the home router, he'll have to hit the range extender on the TP-Link device. After that, he'll be able to get dual-band speeds of up to 750 Mbps in otherwise difficult-to-reach areas in his home.

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A truly unique hot sauce

The Bronx Greenmarket Hot Sauce
Small Axe Peppers Hot Sauce

Gift The Bronx Greenmarket Hot Sauce (Green, 5 oz), $5.39, available at Amazon

Best for: Dads who love a bit of spice

This all-natural, tangy hot sauce is part of the lineup on the popular YouTube series "Hot Ones" and is made from Serrano peppers grown in over 30 community gardens throughout the Bronx. 

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A milk frother for perfect lattes

powerlix milk frother
Amazon

Gift the Powerlix Milk Frother, $15.95, available at Amazon

Best for: Dads who love coffee a latte

We love this inexpensive milk frother for creating cafe-level drinks at home, and Dad will too. We actually think it's the best overall milk frother you can buy. 

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A card game that'll become his new favorite

exploding kittens
Amazon

Gift the Exploding Kittens Card Game, $19.99, available at Amazon

Best for: Dads who live for game night

If he's a kid at heart who loves kittens, explosions, and laser beams, then he'll love the cult-favorite, Kickstarter sensation of Exploding Kittens. Buying this gift is almost like a gift to yourself since he'll need to enlist multiple players to enjoy the game. 

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A movie-themed cookbook

Eat What You Watch cookbook
Uncommon Goods

Gift "Eat What You Watch" Cookbook, $25, available at Uncommon Goods

Best for: Dads who love movies *and* cooking

Remember the heavenly double-decker New York-style pizza from "Saturday Night Fever" or the blueberry pie in "Stand By Me?" Now, movie buff dads can flip through over 40 recipes inspired by their favorite iconic moments on the big screen. 

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A curated coffee subscription

Bean Box Coffee Subscription Box
Bean Box

Gift a Bean Box coffee subscription, starting at $16.50, available at Bean Box

Best for: Dads who get bored with the same coffee every day

Choose how often your dad will receive a fresh bag of whole bean coffee from this popular artisanal brand. A coffee-tasting subscription lets him discover four expertly curated coffees while the coffee bag subscription makes sure a cup of joe is never far from his cupboard.

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A low-key herb garden

Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden
Uncommon Goods; Business Insider

Gift the Mason Jar Indoor Herb Garden, $24, available at Uncommon Goods

Best for: Dads who sprinkle fresh herbs on everything

These planters, which can grow popular herbs such as basil or mint, use a passive hydroponic system that makes it easy for him to maintain his mini garden. All he has to do is pick the seeds, plant them, put water in its reservoir, plop the jars near a sunny window, and the rest is magic.

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A set of dice to inspire easy workouts

Fitness Dice
Uncommon Goods

Gift Fitness Dice, $19, available at Uncommon Goods

Best for: Dads who never skip a workout

At-home workouts have never been more fun than with this fitness dice set. Every roll is one in 45,000 possible routines, without any equipment required. 

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An upgrade to plastic takeout containers

Handmade Noodle Bowl with Chopsticks
Uncommon Goods

Gift Handmade Noodle Bowl with Chopsticks, $30, available at Uncommon Goods

Best for: Dads who love takeout (but not the packaging)

Ditch the plastic or paper takeout containers and serve food in this handmade bowl. The glazed bowl and chopstick set will be Dad's new go-to when he prepares his favorite noodle, soup, and rice dishes. 

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A high-quality thermos he'll take everywhere

yeti rambler
YETI

Gift the YETI Rambler 10 oz Lowball, $20, available at YETI

Best for: Dads who hate a lukewarm anything

An insulated, stainless steel cup that will keep cold drinks cold in the summer and hot ones hot in the winter, the YETI Rambler Lowball was made for campfire and lakeside gatherings. If he's hanging out in the great outdoors, he'll want to keep this cup close at hand. 

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A ticket stub album to collect his favorite memories

ticket stub diary
Uncommon Goods

Gift Ticket Stub Diary, $14, available at Uncommon Goods

Best for: Dads who cherish every live event

Whether Dad loves a good Broadway show, frequents Yankee games, or went to every showing of the "Avengers" movies, this sleeved ticket stub book preserves his favorite memories. 

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A luxury shaving kit

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Harry's

Gift the Harry's Truman Shave Set, $15, available at Harry's

Best for: Dads who love a nice self-care routine

This shave set from Harry's is as sleek as it gets. The kit includes a signature handle with a textured rubber grip, three German-engineered blade cartridges, foaming shave gel for a rich lather, and a travel cover to protect the blades when he's on the move.

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A set of ski-themed glasses

Three glasses with ski resorts printed on them
Uncommon Goods

Gift the Ski Resort Map Glass, $20, available at Uncommon Goods

Best for: Dads who love to ski

Remind Dad of his favorite days skiing backcountry on mountains with fresh powder and bright blue skies. If he's really more of a National Parks kind of Dad, there's an equally good option here

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A box of goodies tied to his favorite fandom

A picture of Deadpool themed Lootcrate subscription box contents.
Loot Crate

Gift a Loot Crate, from $24.99, available at Loot Crate

Best for: Dads who belong to fandoms

A well-curated gift box, like a geek culture "crate" from Loot Crate, is far from a cop-out. The gift crates contain collectibles and merch related to fandoms like Marvel, "Harry Potter," and "Star Trek," and the under-$25 options contain socks, shirts, and underwear featuring a variety of pop culture icons. 

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A moisture-repelling golf cap

Nike Golf Hat
Nike

Gift the Nike Legacy91 Golf Hat, $20, available at Dick's Sporting Goods

Best for: Dads who will play all 18 holes

Nike's special Dri-FIT technology keeps his head dry and comfortable under the glaring sun, while the interior sweatband is soft and absorbent. Whether he's on the first or 18th hole, he'll stay cool and collected. 

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A fun, beer-themed planter

IrishGlass Beer Bottle Glass Planters
Etsy

Gift the IrishGlass Beer Bottle Glass Planters, from $10, available at Etsy

Best for: Dads loyal to their brand of beer

Here's a unique indoor garden idea: Choose any beer bottle brand you'd like to be cut, sanded, and polished into a unique planter.

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Beard oil that reduces flakiness or itchiness

beard oil
Oars + Alps

Gift the Oars + Alps Cedarwood Forest Beard Oil, $20, available at Oars + Alps

Best for: Bearded dads

Containing nourishing oils like jojoba and argan, this beard oil will revive his scruff in no time. It quickly relieves any flaky, itchy skin under his hair and smells good while doing it. 

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A fresh set of Allbirds laces

Allbirds shoelace pack
Allbirds

Gift the Allbirds Runner Lace Kit, $10, available at Allbird's

Best for: Dads with well-worn Allbirds

If he owns a pair of Allbirds already, a simple lace refresh will make them feel brand new. This kit contains gray, white, and black, but check out its four limited-edition packs with brighter colors. 

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A custom photo book

Artifact Uprising 5"x 5" Instagram Photo Book
Artifact Uprising

Gift the Artifact Uprising 5"x 5" Instagram Photo Book, $17, available at Artifact Uprising

Best for: Dads who insist they just want "time with the kids"

Bring all your mobile photos with Dad to life in this softcover book that looks like a classy coffee table magazine. It has a textured eggshell cover and interior matte pages, which bring out the best of your favorite memories. 

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Comfy socks specifically designed for golfing

Bombas Men's Golf Ankle Performance Sock
Bombas

Gift the Men's Performance Golf Ankle Socks, $16.50, available at Bombas

Best for: Dads who love to golf

Socks are a universally pleasing gift. A cult favorite among direct-to-consumer brands and the Insider Reviews team, Bombas socks offer cushioned support and practicality. This pair is designed especially for performance wear when playing golf.

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A gift card to see all the summer blockbusters

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Fandango

Gift a Fandango Gift Card, from $15, available at Fandango

Best for: Dads who love a movie night

Nothing beats going to the movies with his kids. If you're unable to make a trip to the local movie theater right now, Fandango gift cards also work for movie and TV show rentals found on Vudu.

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A simple yet supremely useful money clip

leatherology money clip
Leatherology

Gift the Leatherology Money Clip, $30, available at Leatherology

Best for: Dads who have everything else

This simple but chic full-grain leather clip can hold up to 20 bills. An added plus is that Leatherology will take care of the gift packaging for you for free. 

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