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50 Last Minute Father’s Day Gifts for Unique Dads

June 19, 2020

Last-minute shopping shouldn’t have a negative connotation…after all, isn’t that why they created two-day shipping? 

Don’t beat yourself up if you waited to do your Father’s Day shopping…with our 2-day expedited shipping option, your present will arrive on time and in style. This year, you can choose a meaningful Father’s Day gift and still surprise him on June 21st.

You don’t have to sacrifice thoughtfulness, even if you are a little behind schedule. We won’t tell. 

After all, we’ve also been affected by choice paralysis, product overload, or simply having a father that seems to own everything. Whether you’re shopping for a gardener, gadget king, or grill master, Uncommon Goods has something for every father figure in your life. 

No matter how last minute you are, we promise you’ll find something that shows him how much you care this Father’s Day...it’ll only take a minute.

 

West Coast Style IPA Beer Brewing Kit | UncommonGoods

 1. West Coast Style IPA Beer Brewing Kit

West Coast Style IPA Beer Brewing Kit – $45Shop Now »

Isn’t it time you made the leap from beer drinker to beer brewer? Show your love for the legendary, seafaring ale of the British Empire with this IPA brewing kit containing everything you’ll need to turn your kitchen into a craft brewery: 100% malt extract, specialty grains, high quality yeast, and, of course, aromatic Summit and Cascade hops sourced from Washington state’s Yakima Valley.

MLB Game Used Uniform Wallet | Uncommon Goods

2. MLB Game Used Uniform Wallet

MLB Game Used Uniform Wallet  $180 – $200Shop Now »

With an interior divider made from a game-used jersey from your choice of MLB team (we’ve got ’em all), this wallet is a fun, functional way to carry your fandom with you wherever you go. Each piece of baseball history is hand-cut and selected to feature at least two colors of the iconic uniform.

Marathon Map Hydration Bottles | Uncommon Goods

3. Marathon Map Hydration Bottles

Marathon Map Hydration Bottles – $36Shop Now »

Some runners lose up to a half a gallon of water per hour while doing their thing. That’s a lot of liquid over 26.2 miles. This engraved bottle is a fun way to encourage your favorite marathoner to stay hydrated—while congratulating them on crushing that race. (It also comes in handy during training sessions, long meetings spent dreaming about hitting the route, and while coming down from that runner’s high.)

Swivel Cheese Board | UncommonGoods

4. Compact Swivel Cheese & Tapas Board

Compact Swivel Cheese & Tapas Board – $85Shop Now »

Maximum spread with minimal footprint: That’s what every good entertainer craves. This collapsible cheese board delivers. With special sockets for ceramic serving bowls, a groove that keeps your favorite crackers contained, and a secret drawer stocked with three cheese knives, it’s got just about all you need to make sure your guests leave your next party feeling full. The best part? It folds down to half its size, so it’s easy to stow in your cupboard, too.

Metal Bird Sculptures | UncommonGoods

5. Metal Bird Sculptures

Metal Bird Sculptures – $60-70Shop Now »

These charming little birdies are so happy to be invited into your yard, they sticks around for good. New Zealand-based artist Phil Walters is the brains behind the birds, crafting their sweet silhouettes on a small “branches” that stick out from any tree. Each sculpture is made from sturdy corten steel that naturally rusts over time, giving your feathered friend a bit of weathered charm.

Hanging Cocktail Bar | UncommonGoods

6. Hanging Cocktail Bar

Hanging Cocktail -Bar $118Shop Now »

Friends have declared your craft cocktails works of art. So we suggest placing your tools and materials where they belong: on the wall. Made with Paulownia wood and raw metal, this compact, industrial-style bar features a fold-down shelf, which can serve as a mixing station or display area for your best-looking bottles and barware.

Beer Chilling Coasters | UncommonGoods

7. Beer Chilling Coasters

Beer Chilling Coasters – $45Shop Now »

Stow these chillable coasters in your freezer, and when it’s thirst-quenching time, they’ll keep your beverage cans cold and upright. Each one’s made of a different variety of reclaimed, New Hampshire granite, so sippers can easily identify their cans.

BBQ Blends Rub & Sauce Kit | Uncommon Goods

8. BBQ Blends Rub & Sauce Kit

BBQ Blends Rub and Sauce Kit – $38 Shop Now »

Make mouthwatering dishes in four classic American BBQ styles with this spice blend set. Memphis (tangy), Texas (savory), Carolina (spicy), and Kansas City (sweet) each capture the essence of a beloved regional culinary tradition. Use them as seasonings or to make lip-smacking dry rubs, BBQ sauces, or marinades for your favorite vegetables and proteins.

PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer | Uncommon Goods

9. PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer

PhoneSoap Smartphone Sanitizer – $80Shop Now »

Your handy electronic devices have one unwanted function: they’re a breeding ground for bacteria. This easy-to-use sanitizer and charger helps zap most of those germs. Simply place your device inside, attach the included charging cable, and close the lid. Ultra-violet lights do the dirty work. The case even has built-in acoustic amplifiers so you can keep listening to music or use your phone’s alarm while it’s getting its spa treatment.

Kabob Grilling Baskets | Uncommon Goods

10. Kabob Grilling Baskets

Kabob Grilling Baskets – $17Shop Now »

Enjoy perfectly cooked grilled goodies with these ingenious baskets. Made from steel wire and topped with a wood handle, each basket allows you to prepare separate dishes for vegetarians, or to suit the preference of each guest. There’s no need to use a skewer, and the basket design makes for easy flipping.

Baseball Game | Uncommon Goods

11. Baseball Game

Baseball Game – $56Shop Now »

Bring the thrill of America’s favorite pastime home with this old-fashioned game that’ll be a hit with family and friends. Turn off the TV, silence the smartphone, and gather ’round as you enjoy hours of old-fashioned fun with loved ones. Play ball!

Parenting Championship Pint Glasses | Uncommon Goods

12. Parenting Championship Pint Glasses

Parenting Championship Pint Glasses – $35Shop Now »

Anyone who’s spent enough time with small children can tell you that sometimes even everyday tasks can feel like athletic feats. Poke a little good-natured fun at the challenges of child rearing with this clever glassware. Featuring illustrations by New Yorker cartoonist Kendra Allenby, each pint glass celebrates an aspect of daily family life, like hurdling over baby gates and finding a moment to sneak in a little speed sleeping.

Beer Cap States | Uncommon Goods

13. Beer Cap States

Beer Cap States – $35Shop Now »

From Brooklyn Blondes to Sonoma Saisons, each craft beer bottle cap is a tiny trophy for hoppy triumphs. Crafted from Baltic birch plywood, these state-shaped display boards offer cap collectors an alternative to throwing those little works of art in a plastic cup or cluttered drawer.

 

Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers | Uncommon Goods

14. Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers

Golf Ball Whiskey Chillers – $30Shop Now »

Your golf game is never watered down, so why should your whiskey be? Celebrate another successful day on the greens or treat your favorite sports enthusiast with these golf ball-inspired chillers. It is sure to become a summer (or, let’s get real, any season) essential in your bar set-up.

 

Enjoy the Ride Bike Chain Coaster Set | Uncommon Goods

15. Enjoy the Ride Bike Chain Coaster Set

Bike Chain Coaster Set – $32Shop Now »

Whether you’re quenching your thirst after a great ride or putting your feet up and watching the Tour de France on TV, this coaster set is a handy beverage companion. These road-worthy coasters are crafted from reclaimed bike chain and bamboo with protective cork bottoms.

Deep Sea Sand Art | Uncommon Goods

16. Deep Sea Sand Art

Deep Sea Sand Art – $95Shop Now »

Place this magical beauty on a bookshelf, desk, mantel, or coffee table, rotate the glass ring, and watch as delicate drifts of light, dark, and glittery golden sand shift into deserts, mountains, clouds, rain, oceans, and smoke, all ebbing and flowing into one another.

Pistachio Pedestal | Uncommon Goods

17. Pistachio Pedestal

Pistachio Pedestal – $48Shop Now »

With a nod to the form and colors of pistachios in the shell, this two-tiered server is perfectly designed to solve the nut’s perennial problem: the leftover debris that piles up in your hand, in your pocket, or in the aftermath of a party.

Beeropoly | Uncommon Goods

18. Beeropoly

Beeropoly – $35Shop Now »

Fun is brewing across the board with this hopped-up drinking game. Perfect for parties or just to start the weekend right, Beeropoly invites players to quaff their way through a series of beer challenges—from a rhyming competition to demonstrating their best dance moves.

Constitution and Declaration Glasses | Uncommon Goods

19. Constitution and Declaration Glasses

Constitution and Declaration Glasses – $15 – $30Shop Now »

Sip in Founding Fathers style with one of these elegantly geeky rocks glasses. Printed with script from either the US Constitution or Declaration of Independence, they pay tribute to the foundation of American government… and a stiff drink. Give one to a beloved history buff, teacher, or champion of the American Dream.

The Necktie Travel Roll | Uncommon Goods

20. The Necktie Travel Roll

Necktie Travel Roll- $24Shop Now »

As he packed up his wardrobe for the weekend conference, he was on a roll. This smart and stylish cylinder stows up to three neckties in a spiffy, space-efficient package. When you reach your destination, just unroll your tie and you’re ready for a sharp, wrinkle-free look.

Snap Attack Magnetic Game | Uncommon Goods

21. Snap Attack Magnetic Game

Snap Attack Magnetic Game – $58Shop Now »

Careful… Play just one more piece… So carefully, and… SNAP! All of the pieces on the board suddenly snap into a single stack, leaving you the victim of a Snap Attack. This nerve-testing game of skill takes traditional stacking games to a new dimension. You and another player take turns placing magnetic pieces on the board, using a strategic eye and a steady hand to avoid being the one to trigger all of the pieces to “collapse” into a single stack.

Record-Breaking Baseball Glasses | Uncommon Goods

22. Record-Breaking Baseball Glasses

Record-Breaking Baseball Glasses – $35Shop Now »

Earn the record for most ballgames watched in style with our set of tumblers, which feature some of the baseball’s “unbreakable” stats. From the lowest ERA (Dutch Leonard) to the longest hitting streak (Joe DiMaggio), these career and season stats were achieved under unusual circumstances or by extraordinary players, thus making them—you got it —impossible to break.

Boozy Caramels | Uncommon Goods

23. Boozy Caramels

These caramels are made with local, organic cream and butter and locally distilled whiskey and absinthe. Fascinating complementary flavors like black- and applewood-smoked salts, anise, fennel, and hyssop build and intensify their flavors, and they use syrup made from organic brown rice instead of corn for a richer, toastier taste. Somehow both sophisticated and sweetly simple, these are the peak of the caramelier’s craft. They’re very hard to share, so you may want to order a double.

Yard Dice | Uncommon Goods

24. Yard Dice

Hand made from solid pine wood, each piece is sanded before the pips are hot iron branded into all six sides. Each set comes in a rustic drawstring bag and includes the rules for four different dice games to get you started.

MLB Game Used Baseball Friendship Bracelets | Uncommon Goods

25. MLB Game Used Baseball Friendship Bracelets

MLB Game Used Baseball Friendship Bracelets – $64Shop Now »

These friendship-style bracelets, braided from cream and grey wool unwound from the core of a game-used MLB baseball are a fun, ever-so-collectible way for fans to subtly sport the colors of their favorite team. Each bracelet is gift boxed with an authentication card and a hologram for looking up details of the exact game the ball was used in.

 

Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set | Uncommon Goods

26. Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set

Scotch-Infused Toothpicks Gift Set – $35.95Shop Now »

Savor a subtle version of a fine single malt scotch with these infused toothpicks. They feature a barrel-aged, Islay single malt made by a 200-year-old distillery for a distinctively smoky flavor with notes of peat and complex caramel. Made from sustainably forested wood, the generously sized picks are soaked in the premium scotch and then kiln dried, infusing flavors throughout the pick.

Tabletop Cornhole | Uncommon Goods

27. Tabletop Cornhole

Tabletop Cornhole – $48Shop Now »

The backyard staple gets a tabletop treatment in this wooden cornhole game. To play, catapult small beanbags across the board to land on the opponent’s board and into the goal. Adjustable launch pads accommodate all skill levels from beginners to seasoned pros.

5-in-1 Tool Pen | Uncommon Goods

28. 5-in-1 Tool Pen

5-in-1 Tool Pen – $25 Shop Now »

Somewhere, among the take-out menus and paper clip clusters, there’s a screwdriver. Where the level and ruler are is anybody’s guess. Keep some of your most essential tools together with this 5 in 1 design. The streamlined gadget features a screwdriver, capacitive touch stylus for smart devices, an integrated bubble level, ruler, and pen with clip.

MLB Game Used Baseball Bat Bottle Openers | Uncommon Goods

29. MLB Game Used Baseball Bat Bottle Openers

MLB Game Used Baseball Bat Bottle Openers – $115 – $165 Shop Now »

Enjoy an instant replay of the bat-on-ball crack every time you crack a cold one with these Baseball Bat Bottle Openers. Handmade from authentic game-day bats swung by MLB players, each opener comes gift-boxed with a story card including instructions for its special hologram number, indicating which game the bat was used in.

Bike Chain Bowl | Uncommon Goods

30. Bike Chain Bowl

Bike Chain Bowl – $70Shop Now »

Who doesn’t love creations by hand out of recycled bicycle parts? This distinctive bike chain bowl, is perfect for keys, change and more.

All-in-One Cast Iron Grill | UncommonGoods

31. All-in-One Cast Iron Grill

All-in-One Cast Iron Grill – $120Shop Now »

Nobody told this grill it could only cook on a grate. Wok, smoker, skillet, braiser, roaster, deep fryer, slow cooker, stock pot—the cast iron wonder wears a lot of chef hats. Plus, it packs together for easier transport, so you can have pancakes on the patio, chili at the tailgate, and stir fry with friends under the stars.

Mindful Breathing Necklace | Uncommon Goods

32. Mindful Breathing Necklace

Mindful Breathing Necklace – $85 – $115Shop Now »

Peace of mind can be hard to find. In our busy lives, it’s difficult to take those moments to breathe in and out, easing our bodies and minds into relaxation. With this special necklace, though, you can wear a reminder to do just that every day. Inspired by ancient Japanese monks and their breathing techniques.

Wool Nest Starter | Uncommon Goods

 

33. Wool Nest Starter

This elegant sculpture supply birds with nest materials. Stuff them with wool bits, cotton from an old futon, even their pets’ fur, and enjoy spotting nests made with your donations. During winter, put bird seed balls inside, instead, and help flying wildlife all year.

Word Teasers- Dad Jokes | Uncommon Goods

34. Word Teasers- Dad Jokes

Word Teasers – Dad Jokes $15Shop Now »

This set of 300 “dad jokes” includes funny, punny, and sometimes groan-worthy prompts for game play–or just reading aloud for a good giggle. To make it competitive, take turns pulling cards and reading the joke.

Invigorate Shower Steamers Gift Set | Uncommon Goods

35. Invigorate Shower Steamers Gift Set

Turn your shower into a blissful break with these soothing essential oil cubes in earthy, woodsy scents. Use as a body scrub, or just place one in the corner of the shower or shelf. Looks-wise, they’re a treat, and their aromatherapy ingredients can’t be beat: all-natural, vegan ingredients (even the colors are made from seeds, roots, and minerals).

Plant Eater Brontosaurus Sculpture | Uncommon Goods

36. Plant Eater Brontosaurus Sculpture

Plant Eater Brontosaurus Sculpture  $80 – $120Shop Now »

These long-necked herbivore sculptures give the illusion that they’re munching on the leaves of nearby bushes or trees. Details like faces and a spines make these prehistoric lawn “pets” stand out, drawing double-takes (and “Wow!”‘s). Two sizes, mother and baby, that face opposite directions. Each has a built-in ground stake.

Taste of Italy Pantry Box | Uncommon Goods

37. Taste of Italy Pantry Box

Taste of Italy Pantry Box  $75Shop Now »

With ingredients like toasted fregola sarda and outstanding olive oil, you know you’re getting set for a seriously delicious Italian meal. The items are sourced  from small-batch producers with an emphasis on quality–plus includes special tips and tricks for making recipes that stand out.

 

Grill Smoker Gift Set | Uncommon Goods

38. Grill Smoker Gift Set

Grill Smoker Gift Set  $60Shop Now »

How do you win big at the BBQ game? Put all your chips on the table— or in this case, the grill. Give veggies, grillable cheeses, even fruit that smoky flavor we all love with this wood chip trio. Fill the included smoker box with all-natural cherry, hickory, and/or apple chips, place it on the grill with your food, and cover to give them some privacy.

Global Hot Sauce Gift Box | UncommongGoods

39. Global Hot Sauce Gift Box

There’s nothing like hot chili pepper sauce to pleasurably jolt the senses, and we love a good variation on the classic elixir. Brandon Clark and Don Hopkins’ globally inspired set includes five original sauces that will get pepper-lovers’ tastebuds humming, in different languages and accents.

Beer and Bourbon Nuts | Uncommon Goods

40. Beer and Bourbon Nuts

Beer, booze, and nuts—the bar snack besties meet again. Kettle-cooked cashews, peanuts, and almonds are generously infused with Irish stout, Jamaican lager, and bourbon respectively, giving each one a potent punch. Salty, sweet, and spirituous, this gift set will delight the bar fly, sports nut, or avid snacker in equal measure. Alcohol free.

Men's Utility Bracelet | Uncommon Goods

41. Men’s Utility Bracelet

Men’s Utility Bracelet $40Shop Now »

Tackle everyday life with competent aplomb when you wear this handsome multi-tool bracelet. One click, and out pops a multi-functional knife with a flat head screwdriver on its tip. Because it’s always within reach on your wrist, it’s the ultimate handy tool. Open packages, slice an apple, fix a bike on the fly; it can do a little bit of everything.

Outdoor Popcorn Popper | UncommonGoods

41. Outdoor Popcorn Popper

Outdoor Popcorn Popper $17Shop Now »

Enjoy a crisp campfire companion with this durable outdoor popcorn popper. Over a wood fire, charcoal, or gas grill, it quickly makes 3 quarts of popcorn in just 4-5 minutes. Perfectly located steam vents allow moisture to escape during popping for a light and fluffy batch every time. The long handle with hardwood grip keeps your hands comfortably away from the action.

Couch Arm Table | UncommonGoods

42. Couch Arm Table

Couch Arm Table $150Shop Now »

Your balancing act of couch accoutrements is one coffee cup away from collapse. Put your feet up and keep beverages, snacks, and remote controls handy with this clever arm-gripping table (works best with arms 6-13 inches wide). Spring clasps keep the top stable for couch-time essentials, and choose a round or rectangular shape to fit your decor.

Self-Sanitizing Water Bottle | Uncommon Goods

43. Self-Sanitizing Water Bottle

Self-Sanitizing Water Bottle – $95Shop Now »

If you’re anything like us, your reusable water bottle is a constant companion. Something you rely on so regularly should be truly top of the line—and this one is just that. Equipped with a UV-C LED light inside, it automatically eliminates 99.9% of bio contaminants every two hours, or you can start the purification manually with the push of a button. Bye bye, odor-causing germs.

Living Composter | UncommonGoods

44. Living Composter

Living Composter – $199Shop Now »

The happiest, healthiest plants ever—that’ll be the end result of feeding food scraps to the worms in this sculptural compost container. Most worm farms look, if we’re being polite, functional. And most compost containers, in tactful terms, do not smell like roses. This one, cool-looking and odorless, raises the bar on both counts.

 

Peanut Butter Sampler | UncommonGoods

45. Peanut Butter Sampler

If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Wow, peanut butter just couldn’t get any better,” while liberally spreading it over some perfectly warmed bread, you’re dead wrong, my friend. Add chocolate chips, pretzels, toffee, popcorn, white chocolate, and more to the mix and you’ve got the type of peanut butter kid and adult dreams were made of. Made from honey roasted peanuts, this crunchy, small batch assortment is chock full of sweet and salty additions. Spread on fresh bread, dip with apples, or just enjoy with a spoon—we’ll be doing the same.

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Secret Ingredient Trio Set | King Arthur

46. King Arthur’s Secret Ingredient Trio Set

If your father spends more time in the kitchen than the garage, this is the ultimate gift for him. A flavorful addition to any pantry, this trio of Vietnamese cinnamon (1.5 oz.), sparkling sugar (4 oz.), and espresso powder (1.8 oz.) pack a powerful punch. Perfect for baking (and some dinner dishes too), this is a great gift for any apron-clad dad.

Jumbo Boot Tray | Gardeners

47. Gardener’s Jumbo Boot Tray

Secret Ingredient Trio Set – $26.95Shop Now »

The thrill green thumb’s get when picking out new plants at the store is pretty hard to beat. Transporting them to their new home without destroying your car isn’t as exhilarating. Gardener’s new jumbo boot tray gives you the best of both worlds. Durable and large, this tray can be used to hold muddy shoes, clothes, tools, plants, or anything else you might need all in the trunk of your car. Use this portable mudroom even in the winter for your snow laded ski gear.

Vamos Short - Men's | UncommonGoods

48. Cotopaxi’s Vamos Short – Men’s

Cotopaxi’s Vamos Short – Men’s – $65Shop Now »

For the next adventure that you and Dad go on, these versatile (and stylish) shorts are an essential item to be packed. Made from a stretchy blend of nylon and Spandex he can wear them walking, climbing, camping, or in the baseball stands. Quick-drying, he can even take a quick dip in them. With a zippered pocket in the back all belongings will be safe on that next off-road adventure.

Build-Your-Own Luci: Solar Light Kit | Mpowerd

49. Mpowerd’s Build-Your-Own Luci: Solar Light Kit

Mpowerd’s Build-Your-Own Luci – Men’s – $39.95Shop Now »

Looking for the next best activity to do as a family? This kit is hands-on, allowing everyone to get involved and learn about solar power and clean energy. Work through the activity booklet, making science lessons fun for the whole family! Let Dad share his knack for fixing and building things with the kids this Father’s Day.

Men's Mystery Bag | Tentree

50. Tentree’s Men’s Mystery Bag

Tentree’s Men’s Mystery Bag – $110Shop Now »

This magical box of 5 mystery items has a special surprise. When you purchase it, 50 trees are planted around the world. Simply choose the size of the person you’re purchasing for and they will send a box of various Tentree clothing valued up to $300! Add some quality clothes to your favorite guy’s wardrobe, while making the world a little more green.

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