Christmas gifts for dad

A cheap, useful gift for the friend who is always hunting for their keys.

A low-fuss way into vinyl for someone who has started buying records.

Suits an Apple household that wants better sound in a kitchen, office or bedroom.

Good for a data-minded athlete who already uses Garmin and wants better recovery numbers.

The simplest good e-reader for someone who reads mostly novels.

A good fit for a heavy reader who also reads comics or cookbooks, or likes to annotate.

A thoughtful gift for someone who complains of wrist strain at their desk.

A party speaker for a host or cottage owner who wants more volume than a pocket speaker.

For someone who would rather open a phone, controller or laptop and replace a battery than bin it; the bits cover most consumer electronics.

Suits a home-office worker who types a lot and wants a quieter, tidier desk.

A big-ticket gift for a commuter or frequent flyer who values quiet.

An unusual gadget for the dad who still plays rec hockey or golf and already owns the usual recovery gear.

A daily-use upgrade for someone who works at a computer all day.

Good for a friend who wants music at the cottage, beach or backyard.

Works for a parent with a sore back or shoulders who would never buy a massage gun for themselves.

A gentler, easy-to-operate option for an older parent dealing with stiff muscles.

A safety upgrade for a road cyclist who rides on busy roads.

A durable, inexpensive way for a drip-coffee dad to make a noticeably better single cup.

A do-everything layer for someone who hikes, skis or walks the dog year-round.

Suits a hiker or traveller who carries a camera but keeps leaving it in the bag.

Suits a dad who brings coffee to the game, the job site or the fishing trip and likes gear that lasts decades.

Peace of mind for someone who goes to the backcountry, remote lakes or cottage roads without coverage.

A lasting upgrade for a photographer still using the strap that came in the box.

Good for a newly retired parent who travels by RV or heads to the cottage and wants decent coffee on the road.