Here at Gumtree, we firmly believe that the best gift you can give your dad in your life is the time you spend together. However, a well-thought-out gift is always nice and can be a great way to symbolise and recognise the relationship with your father.
With that in mind, we've put together the ultimate list of Father's Day gifts to show your affection - and make sure they will be used for a long time to come.
A Weber Braai
Let's be honest, your dad is a braai guy. All dads are.
Hook your dad up with the braai of braais, the Weber. The Weber kettle braai is a staple of South African households, so help your dad level up his braai game with the best of the best.
(We have gas braais on Gumtree, but let's face it, dad will want a good, old-fashioned, wood and coal braai).
Tip-Top Toolbox
Every dad has a shelf, table, box, or drawer with all the tools and parts he has no place for in his decades-old toolbox. What better way to show your dad your appreciation than helping him getting his garage in order. A good toolbox gives your dad space to get his tools and bits and bobs organised - and more importantly - the chance to remember where he keeps everything.
Whether you opt for a tool trolley, or a fully-equipped and fitted standing toolbox - dad is bound to be a happy chappy.
Vintage Vinyl
Dad's love reminiscing about the old days and we know you've been told how nothing comes close to the feel and sound of vinyl records. Why not get your old man his favourite record on vinyl. Whether it's Elvis Costello, The Beatles, or the late, great Tina Turner.
Want to take it a step further? Get him a vinyl record player to play his new (old) tunes.
Better Brew
If your dad is a coffee afficionado, it's time to get him a coffee machine. You'll probably want to do a pod-machine to make it easier for the old guy, but there are a lot of options available.
From your more old-school Espresso coffee machines to your newer coffee pod machines to super fancy barista coffee machines, it all depends just how much your dad enjoys his morning brew.
Headphones
Whether he needs to drown out a chatty co-worker or shut out the multitude of work-from-home distractions, a good set of active noice-cancelling headphones is a must.
Nowadays, there are so many options when it comes to personal sound, it might be hard to know what to pick.
Firstly, it's important to understand whether your dad prefers earbuds, on-ear, or over-ear headphones.
From there, you need to look for a set that has active noise-cancelling. Sony, Bose, Sennheiser, JBL, Apple and Samsung earphones are all good options to consider.
An All-Season Scarf
Father's Day is just in time for winter to embrace South Africa fully. A casual scarf can elevate nearly any outfit, from a casual t-shirt and jeans on a slightly chilly day, to a warm coat and boots.
By getting him a stylish scarf, you get your dad ready for winter and improve his fashion sense in one go. Win-win.
Whatever you decide to get your dad, we know he will love it! Remember to savour and enjoy the time you spend together!
Ready to shop? Find the perfect gift for dad on Gumtree! Head to gumtree.co.za or your Gumtree app (click for Apple & Android), and don’t forget to use your location settings to find local service information close to home.
