--- title: 8 Cool Father's Day Gift Ideas for $25 or Less description: 'We''ve assembled a list of Father''s Day gift ideas for different kinds of dads: hip, handy, nerdy, outdoorsy, foodie, cool, explorer, and new dad.' authors: - name: Martha C. 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[Learn more](https://money.com/page/disclaimer/). ![0_Father's Day Gifts Under $25](https://img.money.com/2017/06/0_fathers-day-gifts-under-25.jpg) It might be more low-key than Mother’s Day, but Americans plan to seriously shell out for Father’s Day this year. According to the [National Retail Federation](https://nrf.com/resources/consumer-data/fathers-day), more than three in four Americans celebrate Father’s Day, and they plan to spend, on average, almost $135, bringing total spending up to a record $15.5 billion. Although the majority of people say they buy gifts for dads or stepdads, other dads and father figures are shown some love as well: 29% told the NRF they plan to buy Father’s Day gifts for their husbands, 10% will buy for their sons, and 6% will celebrate brothers on Father’s Day. Roughly 5% of those surveyed said they will buy gifts for a grandfather or a friend. That could be a serious hit in the wallet. But dads generally don't expect to be pampered with luxuries on their big day. A simple but thoughtful gift can do the trick. This roundup of great Father’s Day gift ideas for $25 has you covered for all the kinds of dads in your life. **The New Dad** If there’s one thing the new dad needs right now, it’s sleep. Give him the next best thing with this high-end [cold-brew coffee kit](http://www.anrdoezrs.net/links/8147966/type/dlg/sid/MYunder20dadgifts/fragment/variant%3D690187497/https://www.mouth.com/products/diy-cold-brew-coffee-kit) ($15.25) from Mouth.com. Each can makes enough for a dozen servings of caffeinated goodness. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/06/2_cold-brew_fathers-day-gifts-under-25.jpg) **The Explorer** The dad in your life might be tethered down to soccer games and gymnastics meets right now, but [*Atlas Obscura*](http://amzn.to/2sExYNU) ($20) can keep his wanderlust aflame. This book will take him on a journey to 700 of the wildest places and events in the world, from a hospital for injured falcons in the United Arab Emirates to a poisonous garden in England. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/06/1_atlas-obscura_fathers-day-gifts-under-25.jpg) **The Hipster** For the dad who only buys his kids hand-hewn toys from Sweden, these [wood-jacketed earbuds](http://amzn.to/2r6KBzD) ($17) with noise-isolating features and a built-in mic will make the perfect accessory to a Babybjörn and skinny jeans. **The Foodie** Whether he’s gone paleo or is just trying to avoid “dad bod,” give him a gift to make it easier: This [gadget](http://williams-sonoma.7eer.net/c/249354/265127/4291?subId1=MYunder20dadgifts&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fpaderno-2-blade-handheld-spiralizer-and-cookbook%2F) ($25) turns veggies like sweet potatoes and squash into pasta-like ribbons, and *The Spiralizer 2.0 Cookbook* (included) is sure to give him lots of inspiration. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/06/3_paderno-spiralizer_fathers-day-gifts-under-25.jpg) **The Outdoorsman** Whether he retreats to the woods to get some solo time or loves bringing the whole crew camping, this [candle lantern](http://bit.ly/2sECTi6) ($20) with a sturdy glass and aluminum casing delivers nine hours light in backpack-friendly form. ![](https://img.money.com/2017/06/7_wild-original-candle-lantern_fathers-day-gifts-under-25.jpg) **The Dude** It’s all good, man. Give the dad who holds court from his recliner or lounge chair a pair of [kick-back sandals](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IVNLHC2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B01IVNLHC2&linkId=776b5f0135f9adc147e8e6bd15fa5834) ($25) from Teva, the brand that made it OK for guys to wear flip-flops in public. (If he’s at the life stage when he’s chasing down runaway tricycles, maybe spend a little extra and get him [a pair with an ankle strap](https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00PTZ2UD6/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=money018f-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00PTZ2UD6&linkId=0f904fa0b605d07af850e1990c2148b2) to ensure they stay on his feet). ![](https://img.money.com/2017/06/5_teva-sandals_fathers-day-gifts-under-25.jpg) **The Handyman** As kids, we think our dads can fix anything. Give a dad in your life the chance to make good on that premise with this [multi-function carabiner clip](http://markandgraham.7eer.net/c/249354/267860/4338?subId1=MYunder20dadgifts&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.markandgraham.com%2Fproducts%2Fmonogrammed-good-company-backpack-tool%2F) ($18) that ingeniously conceals a pen knife, serrated blade, compass and LED light ![](https://img.money.com/2017/06/6_wild-wolf-gentlemans-hardware_fathers-day-gifts-under-25.jpg) **The Nerd** OK, so Darth Vader wasn’t exactly father-of-the-year material. But a Star Wars-loving dad on your list will get a kick out of these [silicone ice molds](http://williams-sonoma.7eer.net/c/249354/265127/4291?subId1=MYunder20dadgifts&u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.williams-sonoma.com%2Fproducts%2Fstar-wars-ice-mold%2F) ($20) that lend sci-fi flair to his beverage of choice. Just be prepared to hear many jokes about Han Solo finally getting revenge on Vader for freezing him in carbonite. ![—Eric A Zepeda www.ericzepeda.com](https://img.money.com/2017/06/4_star-wars-ice-mold_fathers-day-gifts-under-25.jpg) **We’ve included affiliate links into this article. 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