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34 Totally Unexpected Things For Dad On Amazon

Here's how you win Father's Day,  dad's birthday, or really, any day with dad... a gift from Amazon!

By Kate Hughes

This genius beard bib that's a Shark Tank favorite
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This genius beard bib that's a Shark Tank favorite

Let's be honest: This is as much of a gift for mom as it is for dad.

Beard King Beard Bib

$24.99See On Amazon
This genius, bug-free hammock that's perfect for camping
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This genius, bug-free hammock that's perfect for camping

Because everyone loves hammocks. And because no one likes bug bites.

Camping Hammock with Mosquito Net

$24.99See On Amazon
This infuser that makes the most incredible custom cocktails 🍸
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This infuser that makes the most incredible custom cocktails 🍸

This one also works with teas, dressings, vinegars and more. Dad can even watch as the flavors infuse!

The Porthole Infuser

$120See On Amazon
This prayer candle for dads who love Caddyshack
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This prayer candle for dads who love Caddyshack

Bill Murray is the patron saint of groundhogs.

Bill Murray Prayer Candle

$22.95See On Amazon
These imported Kit Kats that are weird AF 🍫
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These imported Kit Kats that are weird AF 🍫

THERE ARE WASABI ONES IN HERE.

Japanese Kit Kats

$19.40See On Amazon
These ridiculously cool socks
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These ridiculously cool socks

Socks are a great "dad gift." Fun socks kick it up to the next level.

Fun Dress Socks

$31.99See On Amazon
The perfect pen (if your dad is MacGyver) 🖊
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The perfect pen (if your dad is MacGyver) 🖊

Who knows what kind of bad guys Dad might run into on his way to work? Better be safe than sorry.

Tactical Pen

$29.97See On Amazon
These grill-ready seasonings with incredible flavors
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These grill-ready seasonings with incredible flavors

These are perfect for dads who love getting creative on the grill. 🍖

Fresh Jax Grilling Spices

$24.99See On Amazon
This book that teaches a near-lost art 🐋
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This book that teaches a near-lost art 🐋

We guarantee your dad will be the only one on the block with this unusual hobby.

Advanced Scrimshaw Techniques

$14.99See On Amazon
This out-of-this-world poster that shows off the power of the Hubble 🔭
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This out-of-this-world poster that shows off the power of the Hubble 🔭

It's like giving your dad the gift of the whole universe. 🌠

Hubble Ultra Deep Field Poster

$9.95See On Amazon
The best breakfast machine you'll ever own 🍳
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The best breakfast machine you'll ever own 🍳

Even if you loathe single-use kitchen gadgets, there's something magical about making your own Egg McMuffin.

Hamilton Beach Breakfast Sandwich Maker

$24.50See On Amazon
This sea-worthy decanter ⛵
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This sea-worthy decanter ⛵

Decanters are fancy. Decanters with glass boats inside are fancier.

Ship in a Bottle Decanter

$120See On Amazon
This coffee that goes REALLY well with pancakes 🍁🍁🍁
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This coffee that goes REALLY well with pancakes 🍁🍁🍁

Perfect for dads who won’t stop raving about their trip to Toronto… those dads exist, right?

Trees Knees Maple Syrup Coffee

$13.99See On Amazon
This gadget that sanitizes all dad's gross and grimy gadgets 📱
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This gadget that sanitizes all dad's gross and grimy gadgets 📱

Dad needs this in his life, because phones typically carry ten times more germs than toilet seats. 🚽😧

Smart Phone Sterilizer

$29.99See On Amazon
The best clippers that dad will ever own  💅
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The best clippers that dad will ever own  💅

The design of these clippers makes trimming toenails a breeze, Amazon reviewers say, even if dad has a bad back.

Kershaw Universal Nail Clippers

$72.92See On Amazon
The ultimate wooden spoon craft kit 🥄
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The ultimate wooden spoon craft kit 🥄

They’ll say that he carved it himself—from a bigger spoon.

Spoon Carving Kit

$41.25See On Amazon
This foot treatment that helps peel away a LOT of dead skin 👣
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This foot treatment that helps peel away a LOT of dead skin 👣

Can your dad handle the grossest beauty treatment ever?

Baby Foot Mask

$29.99See On Amazon
The perfect poster for calculating dads 
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The perfect poster for calculating dads 

Kids of math nerds rejoice! We have found the perfect gift.

Pi Print

$12.99See On Amazon
This stress relieving kit of questionable efficacy
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This stress relieving kit of questionable efficacy

Totally healthy. No concussions here.

Stress Reduction Kit

$12.99See On Amazon
This book for dads who love woodworking and Parks and Recreation
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This book for dads who love woodworking and Parks and Recreation

If Ron Swanson is his spirit animal, he’s going to love this book.

Good Clean Fun

$14.78See On Amazon
Just a really good travel mug ☕
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Just a really good travel mug ☕

There is no better joy in life like a perfect cup of coffee, no matter where you are.

Yeti Rambler Mug

$24.99See On Amazon
These glove that double as flashlights 🔦
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These glove that double as flashlights 🔦

How freaking convenient are these?! Hell, get a pair for yourself too.

Flashlight Gloves

$12.99See On Amazon
The perfect keychain for dads with a couple screws loose 🔩
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The perfect keychain for dads with a couple screws loose 🔩

Having these on hand is going to feel so amazing when Dad encounters a loose screw in the wild.

Keychain Screwdrivers

$7.99See On Amazon
The perfect retro decoration for dad's lawn
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The perfect retro decoration for dad's lawn

You can never have too many lawn flamingos, especially if your dad has been itching to “flock” your neighbor’s lawn.

Lawn Flamingos

$58.70See On Amazon
The perfect gift for dads who have an opinion about trebuchets
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The perfect gift for dads who have an opinion about trebuchets

The biggest challenge is going to be giving dad a chance to play with this sucker.

Leonardo da Vinci Catapult Kit

$18.66See On Amazon
This insanely handy tool
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This insanely handy tool

If Dad always needs the one socket size that he doesn't have on hand you will be a damn hero.

Universal Socket Grip

$14.99See On Amazon
The perfect gift for a master marksman... who hates bugs
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The perfect gift for a master marksman... who hates bugs

A shotgun-like spray of salt will take out any nasty bug. Just don’t encourage him to hang his trophies on the wall.

Bug-A-Salt Fly Gun

$41.95See On Amazon
The perfect hat for dads with no shame ☂ 
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The perfect hat for dads with no shame ☂ 

Someone walking down the street wearing one of these would DEFINITELY be unexpected.

Folding Umbrella Hat

$14.99See On Amazon
The perfect gift for super-spy dads
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The perfect gift for super-spy dads

Or for dads looking to find out which neighbor’s dog is crapping on his lawn. 💩

Mini Spy Hidden Camera

$23.99See On Amazon
A glass for dads who like to shoot their shot 🔫
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A glass for dads who like to shoot their shot 🔫

Wow, that liquor is HARD.

Bullet Rocks Glass

$14.99See On Amazon
This summertime BBQ necessity
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This summertime BBQ necessity

We are *this* close to corn on the cob season! 🌽🌽🌽

Butter Spreader

$6.49See On Amazon
The drinking man’s sweatshirt
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The drinking man’s sweatshirt

What’s most unexpected is how damn cozy this thing looks!

Beer Flight Sweatshirt

$64See On Amazon
This towel that would make Snoop Dog proud
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This towel that would make Snoop Dog proud

Bonus points if your dad can rap... or knows Martha Stewart.

Chop It Like It’s Hot Towel

$15See On Amazon
This mug that tells a harsh truth
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This mug that tells a harsh truth

Only give this gift if you’re sure that you're the favorite child.

Funny Mug

$16.97See On Amazon