Finding gifts suitable for someone turning 50 can be difficult, but these suggestions from experts make the task simpler. Find something thoughtful that aligns with their lifestyles.
Dad will appreciate this hot sauce gift set that allows him to add zesty flavor to his meals and the fun ammo can for target practice or camping trips.
1. Smartwool Merino Boxer Briefs
Like Batman and Robin or peanut butter and jelly, dads and flannels go together like peanut butter and jelly! Pladra’s take on this timeless style features a soft cotton material for next-to-skin comfort and features an eye-catching nature print – ideal for rock climbing or hiking trails alike!
Smartwool has developed the perfect base layer, using Core Spun technology to combine odor-fighting Merino wool with moisture-wicking synthetic fibers for temperature regulation, sweat management and resistance against chafing. Flatlock seams and a wide elastic waistband further ensure comfort.
If your photographer in your life loves documenting outdoor adventures, give him this handy gadget which quickly attaches their camera to their backpack strap or belt for quick and convenient access. The Peak Design Capture Clip can help get him the shot he needs–and take home an awesome photo in return.
2. Thoughtfully Hot Sauce Gift Set
Rick and Morty fans that appreciate spicy cuisine will find this hot sauce gift set irresistible. It features seven distinct hot sauces with flavors ranging from mild garlic herb and smoky bourbon to scorching ghost pepper for maximum enjoyment while cooking! Use it on chicken wings, chips or anything else he may be creating in his kitchen!
Get Dad the ultimate customized present by giving him a New York Times birthday book filled with front pages from 1910-2011 on his special day – it makes for an intriguing and informative way to reflect upon all that’s made his life so remarkable.
“I like experience gifts,” Zahn says, and suggests wine tasting lessons with a professional sommelier or personalized photo albums as more sentimental gifts that will be treasured over the years. Plus don’t forget extra goodies such as beef jerky, koozies or even hats to make your present even more thoughtful!
3. The New York Times Birthday Book
There’s a slim chance your dad remembers exactly what happened the day he was born; with this personalized coffee table book featuring reprinted Times front pages from decades past, he can travel back in time through this collection of timeless pages from across his lifetime. Ideal as an anniversary, birthday or graduation present – each book comes personalized with their name and special date embossed onto either leatherette or linen covers for easy reading!
This thoughtful and intriguing volume offers a reflective yet captivating glimpse of world events that have had an effect on their lifetime, or that of their parents and grandparents. Beginning with the Times front page for their chosen date and incorporating numerous famous front pages from subsequent birthdays thereafter. If your date falls recently enough on the timeline, additional filler pages featuring significant events may also be included to reach 80 pages in total.
DIY-minded dads will appreciate this handy device which transforms his toilet into a bidet that can soothe sore muscles and joints he never knew were there while simultaneously helping reduce water consumption and saving the environment!
4. A foldable phone stand
At his age, Dad is probably more interested in gifts he can use every day – like this foldable phone stand! This practical present will allow him to effortlessly project videos, photos, or text onto a large screen – even watching TV in bed!
This top-rated wallet for Dad combines style and function, providing him with a secure place to store his most vital belongings. Featuring a zippered divider to ensure every paper, key or coin finds its own space inside it.
If your father is an avid sports fan, this framed stadium skyline map is sure to serve as an interesting conversation piece and reminder of all his amazing memories at his favorite ballparks. Plus, it comes ready to hang and comes equipped with pins so he can mark all modern and historic baseball stadiums that he has visited!
Your adventurous, story-loving and travel-hungry Dad deserves this magazine subscription that brings captivating narratives, stunning photography and firsthand accounts from around the globe he is discovering.