Men undergo many transformations in their lives. For those who choose fatherhood, the transition from mild-mannered gentleman (or, perhaps not-so-mild-mannered, definitely not a gentleman) to Papa Bear can be remarkable. But the transition from Papa Bear to Grandpapa Bear? Glorious. Stunning. Gone is the “dad voice,” the disciplinary tendencies. Even their preoccupation with the thermostat seems to have mellowed (though not completely — he is still a father after all). But what does this new version of the man want? Need? What are some good Father’s Day gifts for grandpa? We have a few ideas.
We tried to incorporate a healthy mix of grandkids-focused items that acknowledge that while he may be the world’s greatest grandpa, he’s not just a grandpa! He still has hobbies, other interests, and things he enjoys doing when the kids aren’t around.
Whether he’s Grandpa, Pop-Pop, Granddaddy, Gramps, Nonno, Abuelo, Opa, or Boppy, he’s sure to love something on our list.
Remember how we said joke shirts were a grandpa's love language? Well, that goes for hoodies, too. This one takes the iconic logo from The Godfather movies and makes it cuddlier! Common side effects of this hoodie include bad Marlon Brando impressions and randomly quoting Michael Corleone.
For the reigning King of the Grill who’s always looking to kick up the flavor, these five delicious rubs — Cajun, Caribbean, Mexican, Southwest, and Memphis BBQ — are the perfect Father’s Day gift. Just sprinkle on meat or vegetables until coated, grill, and enjoy! Summer’s looking tastier and tastier…
Grandpa’s always telling stories, so now’s the time to get him to write them down! This journal includes prompts as well as space to write freely about his childhood, work and family life, character and values, hypothetical questions, and words of wisdom. The linen cover is a handsome addition to any bookshelf.
A surefire tearjerker that shows Grandpa just how much he’s appreciated, this thoughtful fill-in-the-blank book is a wholesome gift that comes straight from the heart. Each page offers a unique prompt that'll give you the freedom to write a favorite memory, a funny inside joke, or a sweet compliment.
When you’re a grandfather, joke T-shirts are one of the five major love languages (right up there with the History channel, puns, pulling quarters from behind children’s ears, and telling stories about “back in my day”). So we think he’ll love this shirt, which lets people know he didn’t retire, he just switched fields!
This might be the most useful Father’s Day gift for grandpa on our list. It’s a multitool and a hammer and fits into a pocket. Tools included are pliers, screwdrivers, a bottle opener, carabiner, and more.
This Father’s Day gift for grandpa serves two purposes in one — it can serve as both a set and a kneeling pad, keeping gramps comfortable all day in his garden. It also comes with compartments on the side to hold things like gardening gloves and gardening tools.
If your grandpa likes to sit on his porch and watch his birds, gift him this pretty bird feeder. It comes fully assembled and ready to hang, and it can hold 2.15 pounds of bird food.
Whether he enjoys humming along to the oldies or is happier hearing 21st-century tunes, this versatile AM/FM radio and Bluetooth speaker combo lets him listen to whatever his heart desires.
Its ’50s-inspired analog dial will seamlessly blend in with his home’s retro vibe, while its uncomplicated Bluetooth connectivity is a modern sensibility that makes it easy to stream all of his favorite songs.
He’ll enjoy having his morning cup of coffee with his grandbabies every morning with this cute mug. Customize with his special grandfather name (Grandpa, Poppy, Papa, etc.) and as many grandkids and their names as you want — the artist notes they once fit 24!
Whether he’s Italian or just enjoys a well-placed Goodfellas reference, this is a Father’s Day gift for grandpa that lets him embrace his inner paesan. The set comes with eight colored balls plus the pallino (target ball) and a sturdy canvas carrying case, which can be monogrammed.
The perfect Father’s Day gift for grandpa to enjoy for years to come! This set comes with everything you’ll need to cast a mold of his grandkids’ hands (perhaps holding his). It’s a great Father’s Day activity and keepsake to remind him of when they were little.
Now, when we say “Biggest Blanket,” you’re probably thinking, “OK, well, how big could it really be?” This blanket is big, as in 10x10 feet! Big enough to cuddle up with all his grandkids at once or just stay cozy with his sweetheart on the couch.
His grandkids are his sun, moon, and stars, so this personalized starmap, which shows exactly what the sky looked like on the night they were born (or any special date) is the perfect Father’s Day gift for Grandpa. And, because it can be customized — number of “skies,” color, font, and message — it will suit any taste!
For the grandpa who takes his appreciation of wine to the next level, this six-piece set of tools is the perfect Father’s Day gift. The set includes an ergonomically designed corkscrew, wax remover, foil cutter, pourer, sealer, and stopper.
This is a great Father’s Day gift for Grandpa whose trademark cologne needs a refresh! Eros is a fragrance that blends fresh notes of mint leaves, lemon zest, and green apple with deeper notes like vanilla, oakmoss, and cedarwood. Set includes eau de toilette spray, deodorant stick, and travel spray.
Getting into the great outdoors keeps you young at heart, though sometimes older bodies have trouble keeping up with their ambitions on the trail. But did you know that hiking with poles requires 21% less energy and reduces stress on your leg joints? These telescoping aluminum poles with tungsten grips are ideal for year-round use, hiking or snowshoeing!
Whether he needs to take a break while fishing or a cozy spot to tailgate or watch a Little League game, this foldable camping chair is the perfect Father’s Day gift for grandpas who know the importance of having a nice sit from time to time.
Turn his favorite photo (or compile his favorite photos) into a one-of-a-kind piece of handmade art! Rendered on 9x12-inch cotton rag watercolor paper, this high-quality artwork will last for years to come. Coordinate with the artist to make it the perfect Father’s Day gift for grandpa.
This is the perfect Father’s Day gift for the grandpa who knows exactly who’s the boss of him — yes, it’s your little girl — and doesn’t mind letting people know it. Available in a variety of colors and made from comfy cotton, he’ll happily wear this everywhere.
Jamie Kenney is a freelance writer for BestProducts.com; Her other work has appeared on Bustle, Parents, Playboy, McSweeny's Internet Tendency, the Takeout, and Romper, where she covers parenting, news, entertainment, and likes to help readers see the ridiculous (and hilarious) side of motherhood.
Zarah Kavarana is the contributing editor at BestProducts.com, where she spends her days hunting for shareworthy home, tech, fashion, beauty, and lifestyle finds, and resisting the urge to add them all to her cart. A Boston University journalism grad with a penchant for red wine, her hidden talents include poaching an egg and applying winged eyeliner on the subway.