Gifts for Dad Under $40

Does he already own everything? These eight gifts are for the dad who fixes things, grills on weekends, makes his own coffee or keeps a kit ready for a power cut. Each one costs under $40 at the time of writing; the product page shows the current price.

For the dad who fixes things

Cordless Precision Screwdriver Set with 24 Bits

For the tiny screws in glasses, electronics and small gadgets. It's rechargeable, with forward and reverse controls, 24 S2 alloy-steel bits and LED lights. A Type-C charging cable and two small helper tools are included.

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Cordless Electric Air Duster, 4 Speeds

For dust in keyboards, vents and other tight spaces a cloth can't reach. Four speed settings, a built-in LED light and USB Type-C charging. It comes with 10 brushes, a nozzle and a charging cable.

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For the dad at the grill

Rolling Grill Basket Gift Kit, 2 Baskets

Two stainless-steel mesh baskets with lids, for small foods like vegetables, shrimp and fries. The kit also has a large flip fork, 2 forks, 2 lid hooks, 4 basting brushes and an oil spray bottle.

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For the home bar (adults 21+)

Whiskey Stones and Cocktail Smoker Gift Set

A wooden smoker top with a stainless-steel mesh, a butane torch and four tins of wood chips in four flavors, packed in a wooden gift box. The packing list also includes 8 granite whiskey stones. The torch ships empty; butane is not included. For adults 21+.

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For the dad who makes his own coffee

Coffee Scale with Timer, 3 kg or 5 kg

Weighs the beans and times the pour on one display. Readings go in 0.1 g steps, with tare controls and grams, pounds or ounces. It runs on 3 AAA batteries, so have a set ready.

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For camping, cycling and power cuts

Foldable Solar Camping Lantern, USB Rechargeable

A collapsible LED lantern with soft, bright and flashing modes. It charges from its built-in solar panel or by micro-USB, has a USB output for small devices and folds to about 4.7 x 3 x 2 in.

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Hand-Crank Solar Emergency Radio with Flashlight

A radio for the emergency kit with a built-in LED flashlight. It charges by hand crank, solar panel or USB, and its USB output can give a phone a top-up.

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USB Rechargeable Bike Light Set, Front and Rear

Front and rear visibility lights: a white light for the front and a red light for the back. Both recharge by USB, and two cables and two rubber mounting straps are included.

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