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What better gift to give to the father in your life than some gear he’ll use everyday? When it comes to everyday carry, form and function is key. For this guide to the best EDC gifts for Father’s Day, we went with stylish items across various price points for Dad’s pockets, from multi-tools to wristwatches.
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Victorinox Rescue Tool
Victorinox might be known for making the original Swiss Army Knife™ but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t evolved from time to time. One such evolution is the brand’s Rescue Tool, a 13-function multi-tool designed in partnership with professional rescuers. Featuring staples such as the large serrated blade, wire stripper, and screwdriver, the unit also houses emergency essentials like a shatterproof glass saw, a window breaker, and a seatbelt cutter. Best of all, each of the tools here are specifically designed to work equally well for both left- and right-handed users.
GORUCK GR1 USA Throwback
The holy grail of all EDC backpacks is the GORUCK GR1. But for this USA Throwback edition, the Florida-based brand dug deep into its archive to revive the original bag with modern upgrades like a hydration tube port and 1,680-denier ballistic nylon lining in the base. Made in the USA (hence the name), this GR1 still retains that minimalist design and durability that have made it such a classic for the better part of two decades.
Ridge Magnetic Power Bank
After reinventing the wallet, Ridge is gunning for the portable power bank. Its new minimalist unit solves the tangled cable problem with a 5-in-1 design with integrated USB-C and Lightning cables, and even MagSafe capabilities. Capable of powering up your phone 3x over, the charger also features a kickstand and dedicated Apple Watch pad.
Bellroy Venture Ready Sling 2.5L
If you’re looking for a quality EDC bag without breaking the bank, Bellroy’s Venture Ready Sling is about as good an option as ever. With a 2.5L capacity, this pouch is made of recycled Baida nylon and weighs just 7oz, but has plenty of room for all the essentials Dad will need to access quickly.
Ekster Wallet Pro
Wallets come and go, but a good wallet can last your dad years to come. Ekster recently came out with a Pro version of its flagship deployment wallet, now with a slimmer profile yet capable of housing even more cards (up to 14), along with bills. Sturdier metal hardware is now used for the quick-access trigger that slides out your cards.
Nitecore EDC37
After months of hype and speculation, Nitecore finally dropped its EDC37 flashlight, a compact unit packing one heck of a punch. Throwing a whopping 8,000 lumens over 1,300ft, yet stretching just 4.3” long, this pocket-sized torch is one of the most powerful tactical flashlights on the market.
Tactile Turn 16-Bit Pen
Give your dad a dose of nostalgia with this seasonal release from Tactile Turn, who’s leveled up its game with a SNES-inspired ballpoint pen based on its titanium Side Click model. Dressed in light purple Cerakote just like the iconic Nintendo console, the writing utensil still boasts its titanium construction, now nodding to the video game world with an “EJECT” label beside the retract button.
Technics EAH-AZ100 Wireless Earbuds
If you’re thinking of getting Dad a quality pair of in-ear monitors, don’t cut any corners. With the brand’s signature sleek aesthetic, Technics just debuted their top-shelf wireless earbuds a few months back, featuring “reference-quality high-resolution audio” and AI-boosted noise cancellation.
Benchmade Barrage Redstone
Benchmade’s Barrage just got a rad update with this Redstone edition. The EDC knifemaker not only bolsters the new deep red handle aesthetic with a dark copper PVD pocket clip and anodized burnt copper thumb stud, but also updates the blade steel as well to CPM-S30V, which has been Cerakote finished for a sleek black color that also improves its durability.
Victorinox Swiss Army Automatic Watch
Combining both vintage and modern in the best way possible, Victorinox’s Swiss Army Automatic Watch is arguably the sleekest timepiece in the Swiss brand’s already-impressive range. Housed in a 42mm 316L stainless steel case, the watch weighs just 5.1oz and keeps a relatively low 11-mm thickness. Available in either black or blue dials with matching aluminum bezel inserts, this everyday three-hand option is powered by the Swiss-made Sellita SW200-1 automatic, a reliable caliber that can be seen here through an exhibition caseback. While you can grab this model on a steel mesh bracelet, we opted for the classic yet sporty leather strap with off-white stitching.
