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Above and beyond the enjoyment, entertainment, and/or utility offered by a gift, giving presents also has the added benefit of reminding the recipient of you every time they use it. Everyday carry gifts take this notion to its logical conclusion, affording ample functionality and preparedness while reminding the user of you on a daily basis. So, when Springs starts turning to Summer and it comes time to find Father’s Day gifts, the everyday carry segment is a stellar space to shop in. Below, we’ve compiled a curated selection of top-notch EDC gear that’s bound to resonate with any dad. So, whether money is no object or you’ve only got a few dollars to spend, you’ll almost certainly find an appropriate present in this guide to the best everyday carry Father’s Day gifts.
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Gerber Center-Drive Multi-Tool Custom
Sold with an included MOLLE-compatible sheath and a 12-piece bit set, the Gerber Center-Drive is an immensely utilitarian center axis-opening, USA-made multi-tool that crams over a dozen full-sized tools and functions into a compact 4.7-inch-long package. Thanks to its ample functionality — and immense durability — the Center-Drive already makes for an exceptional Father’s Day present, though this utilitarian gift can be further elevated using Gerber’s online configurator, which allows for a wide range of customizable options, including the ability to select body color, tool finish pack finish, and jaw finish, as well as the option to decorate the thing in custom images, custom text, or a bevy of available patterns.
Tokyo Pipe Co. Douglass Field-L Brass Oil Lighter
One of our all-time favorite EDC lighters, the Tokyo Pipe Co. Douglass Field-L Brass Oil Lighter is a premium vintage-inspired torch that’s machined from brass by hand in Japan using an insanely-precise construction that’s been calculated to within 1/100th of a millimeter. Originally debuting in 1926 before being revived and reintroduced in 1993, this lighter is comprised of 45 precision-machined components and benefits from a fully waterproof, airtight construction. In addition to providing a consistent flame, we also found this Japanese-made lighter to also be surprisingly fidget-friendly — making for an even more EDC-friendly item — thanks to its flip-up top design.
Holme & Hadfield Knife Deck
Measuring 15.0″ x 6.3″ x 5.5”, Holme & Hadfield’s The Knife Deck is a premium knife and EDC case that puts four of pops’ favorite blades on display under an acrylic cover, while also boasting storage for an additional trio of blades in its drawer directly below — while still having space for stashing a lighter, pry bar, or any number of other smaller everyday carry items. Making it an even better gift is the fact this item is not only currently marked down for Father’s Day, but it’s also sold with an included lifetime warranty and it ships in luxury gift packaging. Additionally, Holme & Hadfield also offers an even more premium Pro version of The Knife Deck that includes a vegan leather top cover, a felt drawer liner, and a hinged acrylic cover.
Pioneer Altitude Billfold
The Pioneer Altitude Billfold is a thoroughly-modern take on a traditional billfold wallet that sees the classic design brought to life using a cutting-edge 10XD construction — a proprietary ultra-high-molecular-weight-polyethylene that’s some ten-times stronger than steel. Decked out in a DWR-finish, this insanely-rugged wallet boasts room for anywhere from 4 to 8 cards — all of which are RFID-protected — along with a full-length cash slot for paper bills. Above and beyond its minimalistic design and next-level construction, a huge part of what makes this Pioneer wallet so special is the fact that it’s practically guaranteed to offer a lifetime of use…if not more. I’ve personally carried a 10XD Pioneer wallet for the better part of the last decade and it’s shown absolutely zero signs of wear-and-tear whatsoever — though it has started to conform to the shape of the cards I regularly carry.
Tactile Turn Shop Series Mini Ultem Bolt Action Pen
Over the last few years, Ultem has become a beloved material in the everyday carry space, used to make everything from knife scales to lanyard beads to multi-tools. One of the most interesting applications of this polyetherimide-based construction is undoubtedly the Mini Ultem Bolt Action Pen from Tactile Turn’s Shop Series. Spanning 4.4” in length, the Shop Series Mini Ultem Bolt Action Pen follows the standard design of the Texan shop’s standard Mini Bolt Action, though sees the design delivered in a black-finished Ultem 1000 construction before being fitted with a stainless steel pocket clip and a titanium bolt-action mechanism. What’s more, in addition to also offering a slightly-longer 5.1-inch version of this pen, Tactile Turn also sells both versions with available custom engraving for just $10 more — a simple but effective way of personalizing this EDC gift for Father’s Day.
Nothing Ear (a)
Taking aim squarely at Apple’s latest generation of AirPods Pro, the Nothing Ear (a) is a value-laden true wireless earbud model that offers a host of cutting-edge tech in an exceedingly affordable package. Sporting the brand’s signature transparent design aesthetic, these wireless earbuds represent Nothing’s first-ever pair to feature ChatGPT integration. Crystal clear audio comes courtesy of a set of custom-tuned 11mm drivers that come backed by a bass-enhancing algorithm and a state-of-the-art LDAC is a Bluetooth codec. It doesn’t end there, however, as Nothing’s Ear (a) also features a trio of ANC modes with up to 45 decibels of noise cancellation, along with 42.5 hours of collective battery life between the earbuds themselves and their wireless charging case. Dollar-for-dollar, they unequivocally offer some of the best bang-for-your-buck of any true wireless earbuds currently on the market.
Field Notes Gift Subscription
If you’re now old enough to be purchasing your dad gifts for Father’s Day, there’s a very good chance that your pops is from a generation that still appreciates jotting things down on paper — versus using a smartphone or tablet. If your dad happens to fall under this umbrella, then it’s hard to go wrong with an annual Field Notes Gift Subscription. This subscription includes four quarterly shipments of Limited Editions notebooks — each of which contains a trio of 3.5” x 5.5” 45-page EDC notebooks sandwiched between a limited edition cover. As an added bonus, these are all designed and printed right here in America, too.
Gerber Fastball Urban Gray Edition
Punching well above its weight, the Gerber Fastball Urban Gray Edition is an American-made EDC flipper knife that features a liner-locking aluminum handle and a 3.0” Wharncliffe blade forged in Crucible Industries’ top-shelf CPM S30V powder metallurgy blade steel. At the end of the day, there are really two main factors that make the Fastball so special; the first is the fact that it delivers true workhorse capabilities; and the second is that it’s a premium, USA-made, S30V-steeled EDC knife that can be picked up for just $125 — giving it some pretty incredible value. Like the Center-Drive multi-tool, the Fastball knife can also be customized using Gerber’s online configurator — though it is hard to go wrong with the limited edition Urban Grey variant seen here.
Aer Day Pack 3 X-Pac
Sporting a structured design that allows it to stand upright on its own, even when devoid of contents, the Aer Day Pack 3 X-Pac is a rugged third-generation daily-carry solution that’s crafted from insanely-rugged — and completely waterproof — X-Pac VX-42 sailcloth. Premium through and through, the bag features coated YKK main zippers, a bluesign-approved high-vis orange liner, Duraflex hardware throughout, a hidden smart tracker pocket, a luggage handle pass-through, top and side grab handles, an exterior water bottle pocket, and a soft-lined, padded and suspended laptop pocket capable of housing notebooks of up to 16”. With 14 liters of internal real estate, Aer’s third-generation, X-Pac-spec Day Pack is perfectly-sized to house everything needed to take on the daily grind — and little more. Its attractive, blacked-out, minimalist aesthetic, and the fact it only weighs 2.7lbs is just the icing on the cake.
Tudor Ranger
Made by Rolex’s sister brand, the Tudor Ranger is a premium field watch that’s constructed around a simple yet elegant 39mm stainless steel case. Offering 200 meters of water resistance, the case comes paired with a three-link stainless steel bracelet with a folding clasp that uses Tudor’s “T-fit” safety catch — though the watch is also offered with fabric or hybrid rubber and leather strap options for a few hundred less. Sporting a vintage-inspired design, the Ranger also features a black dial set beneath a domed sapphire crystal. Keeping the thing ticking is Tudor’s Calibre MT5402 movement — a self-winding automatic motor with a bidirectional rotor system, 27 jewels, and a 70-hour power reserve. Above and beyond its immense versatility and Rolex-grade build quality, the Ranger also happens to be one of the finest GADA watches currently on the market.
