Father’s Day this year is Sunday, June 21st. Let’s show all the Dads how much we appreciate their example, sacrifice, love, and even their bad jokes! In honor of our Dads’ senses of humor, Winston will be weighing in with his favorite Dad Jokes.
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We know how much Dad will appreciate a gift that is made in the USA. And, we’re in luck, because there are so many great Dad-approved products that are made right here in America; many more than appear below. What we’ve tried to do with this list is to put together a representative sample of (mostly) moderately-priced items – with the added benefit that everything appearing below is available on Amazon Prime. You can jump right to a specific category or can scroll down to see everything, including Winston’s puns.
| Car & Truck Liners | Cookware | Drinkware |
| Flashlights | Gloves | Grill Accessories |
| Knives | Lighters | Packs & Wallets |
| Shaving | Sunglasses | Tools |
Car & Truck Liners
Dad’s car is the epitome of multi-functionality. It serves as everything from mobile dining room to concert hall to field hospital. He hauls around baseball teams, Girl Scout cookies, and bags of mulch.
On the short list of Fathers’ Day car accessories are these floor mats and liners. They’ll catch anything a fishing trip or soccer practice can throw at them, then be washed down and look great for date night with Mom.
When you link to these products, make sure that you fill in all the information for Dad’s car and truck (make, model, year) and choose the color you want.
Everyone knows that Armor All makes some great liquid protectant. They also make some great, very reasonably priced, one-size-fits-all floor mats.
Husky Liners offers some superior floor mats. They are pricier than the Armor Alls, but they are custom-fitted and will wear very well. Be sure to input the proper car and truck information when ordering.
This liner kit from Rugged Liner will catch and hold just about any mess that can be dragged in on it.
Weather Tech offers this, more reasonably priced, trim-to-fit option. It’s very easy to follow the pre-scored lines to get a great fit for whatever Dad drives.
Cookware
This category is full of American-made opportunities! So much so that we’ll be devoting an entire post to Cookware in the near future. When thinking of something for Dad, though, Lodge Cast Iron in the iconic choice. Lodge has been making cast iron cookware in Tennessee since 1896. Their products proclaim “America” whether you encounter them on a chuck wagon, a gourmet restaurant, a tailgate, or Grandma’s kitchen. I still cook on a Lodge skillet that was my Grandmother’s, and every meal brings with it memories, love, and molecules from every other meal cooked on it since the early 1900’s.
If your Dad does not yet have a piece of Lodge cookware, this cast iron skillet is the go-to choice, without a doubt. And when you go to the link, you’ll find other options as to size and shapes.
If Dad already has the skillet, then a nice addition would be this enamel coated cast iron casserole. Again, there are many size options when you click on the link. This product line fits in with those of Le Creuset and Staub, but Lodge’s has a much more reasonable price tag.
Drinkware
I love all my Tervis Tumblers! I can fill one with iced tea and lots of ice, leave it in the car in the sweltering Oklahoma heat while I take an hour and a half walk, and come back to cold refreshment, ice cubes and all. The choices of drinkware are almost endless. I have just listed three options, but when you click on the link, you’ll be able to shop the Tervis universe for all kinds of sizes, shapes, and logos. Tervis has licensing rights from just about every professional and collegiate sports team on the planet, so chances are that you’ll find Dad’s favorite teams.
This a great tumbler with Baby Yoda from The Mandolorian. As we mentioned above, the design choices are almost endless.
Dad’s own private Margaritaville just got cooler. Whether he’s firing up the grill or just chillaxin’ in a chair, he’ll appreciate these tumblers helping to set the mood.
Winston’s personal favorite. These dogs will bring a smile to Dad’s face every time he takes a sip.
An accessory for the Tervis, or any other drinkware. These reusable straws are made by The Last Straw. They are made from titanium, have straight and angled sections, and come with a cleaning brush that will keep them like new for years to come.
Flashlights
Like so many of the other types of products featured here, there are great American-made options in flashlights. To stay focused, however (no pun intended), we’re showing three flashlights from Maglite. Founded by Anthony Maglica in 1955, Maglite is a great American story. Their flashlights are rugged and reliable.
This light is a great one to have on hand. It can fit in a car’s console, a backpack, or the kitchen drawer.
With this set, Dad’s flashlight can always stay charged. Very handy if the family hasn’t made the regular Costco run to stock up on batteries.
This is the flashlight most people think of when the name Maglite comes to mind. It has a great beam and, with its size and heft, can double as a Billy Club.
Gloves
Whether working in the garage, the yard, or out on the ranch, Dad can always use a pair of good gloves. These two options from Carolina Glove are representative of many more choices available when you visit the link.
As the name implies, these gloves are practically impervious.
If Dad goes through a lot of gloves, these cowhide leather ones should have him covered. The price may seem a little steep, but it’s for 24 gloves (a dozen pair of them).
Grill Accessories
We thought long and hard about including grills on this Fathers’ Day list. On the one hand, they are the stuff that Fathers’ Day dreams are made of. On the other, they are generally going to be a big-ticket item, and we thought we’d focus on more reasonably-priced options. Besides, we recently reviewed made-in-the-USA Kamado cookers and we’ll be reviewing outdoor grills in general in the near future. However, we thought this grill accessory was pretty cool, and it may be one that Dad didn’t even know he needed.
Tuffy Mat makes this very nice mat. It goes under the grill and keeps everything from hot coals to marinades to meat juices from getting on the deck or patio. It could be worth its weight in gold if it stopped an errant ember from landing on a wooden deck. It’s also comfortable to stand on while grilling.
Knives
A good knife is definitely a Dad thing. Here are three American manufacturers.
This folding knife from Bear & Son Cutlery has a good look and a nice heft to it.
Dad can channel his inner Navy Seal with this Emerson Knife.
W R Case & Sons actually started as “Case Brothers” in 1889. Then, one of the brothers continued the family tradition with his sons. This is a great pocket knife, with two blades.
This is another Case pocket knife. The body is made of bone.
Lighters
Whether it’s igniting kindling, starting sparklers, shooting off firecrackers, or illuminating a cave a la Indiana Jones, Dad can always use a lighter. Zippo lighters has been in business for 88 years and recently celebrated their 600 millionth lighter manufactured. They are refillable and will last for years to come.
The classic Zippo lighter: sleek and minimalist. Like so many other items in this review, when you click on the link, you’ll find a dizzying number of design options.
Packs & Wallets
Dad’s a man on the go. He might sometimes require some specialty gear to go camping, skiing, or hunting, but he usually doesn’t need much to transport his stuff. Here are a couple of travel ideas.
This shaving kit from Duluth Pack has a sturdy leather outside and a waterproof inside.
Ridge Wallet has reimagined the wallet. It has a tough exterior and the RFID blocking technology keeps all of Dad’s credit card information safe.
Shaving
There are some great, made-in-America shaving accessories out there. When it comes to razors, however, I have only found one brand where every component (including the blades themselves) are made in the USA. That makes the choice very easy. The good news is, they’re great!
The M5 Magnum by Personna. American through and through. This price is for 8 blades: about one-third of what you’d pay for more well-known brands, which aren’t made in the USA.
I always like the “Close Shave America” ads by Barbasol. It is a great American company, and their shaving cream – while playing a key role in “Jurassic Park” – is also my favorite. You can’t go wrong with Barbasol.
Sunglasses
The American Dad. With Sunglasses. Say no more.
Highway to the Danger Zone! Dad will be walking in slow motion on the tarmac to Kenny Loggins with these classic Aviators from American Optical.
These wraparounds from Clear Lake Sunglasses are reasonably priced and polarized, to boot.
With a much larger price tag, these wraparounds from Gatorz Eyewear nevertheless get great reviews.
Oakley makes some great glasses. This Fuel Cell model is unique to Oakley and comes in many different colors.
Another Aviator model, this one from Randolph USA. These are the ones Maverick bought after the first movie.
Tools
We started this review with the idea of narrowing down some Fathers’ Day gift ideas for you. I hope we succeeded in making your selections a little easier. We’ll finish this post with something a Dad can never have too many of … tools. We’ve focused on three companies, even though there are many more made-in-the-USA tool manufacturers. These companies offer some products that are unique to them, and I think Dad would appreciate all three.
Channel Lock made its name with adjustable, locking pliers. This three-pack will get you through any small to medium size needs.
This Channel Lock set makes a good gift. There are two pairs of the classic Channel-Lock pliers, two pairs of standard pliers, and a needle-nose pair.
Here is an axe by Estwing. It has a great, balanced feel and will last for a very long time.
This rock pick by Estwing is a sentimental favorite of mine. I received this model from my Dad over a half-century ago. I still use it, and it’s cool to see that the model still looks exactly the same.
Here’s a hammer by Estwing. It has a great handle and will most likely last forever.
Toolcard Pro makes a 40-in-1 toolcard. If you can think of a tool function, it can probably do it. While you wouldn’t want to use this on long-term, big projects, it is a great item to have on hand to measure, tighten, cut, and perform other jobs.
This is the same Toolcard Pro with the addition of a money clip. I guess that makes it a 41-in-1 tool!
Winston’s Wags and Woofs
Every single one of these items is Winston approved, and doesn’t Dad deserve the very best?
