12 Can't-Miss Holiday Gifts for Dad: Patch Deal Hound

We at the Patch Commerce Team were scratching our heads over the last week about what to get our dads and the men in our lives for the holidays. As much as we love these big furry creatures, we haven’t the slightest idea what they want from Santa. So we had a novel idea -- why don’t we ask?

Fortunately for us, the Patch team has its share of dads hanging around. And far from being reluctant to share insights on their gift wants, they were happy we asked. (Number 1 answer: “No neckwear!”)

Now, we’re not so insightful as to understand WHY men want these items -- that’s probably one for Dr. Freud. But fortunately, that’s a secondary concern. The fact is, they DO want these things, and the Patch Deal Hound has a rule about OPGD (other people’s gift desires): no judging. If you want a big, weird looking pair of silicone gloves that allow you to handle red hot charcoal with your fingers, that’s perfectly fine with us. We don’t understand why you listen to the Grateful Dead either -- but we still love you. We swear!

So here’s what the men around here swear they want from Santa. Remember: don’t judge -- just click and move on. You’ll look like a hero on Christmas morning.

1. Bose SoundSport in-ear headphone (Save $10): Can you imagine having high-definition speakers mounted inside your head? Your dad can and he wants them.

2. Minnetonka Men’s Hardsole Pile-Lined Slipper: Function over fashion. It may not be your motto, but it certainly is his.

3. Avanti 1.7-Cubic Foot Superconductor Beverage Cooler (Save $45): Enough for a 24-pack, this mini-fridge will keep his beers chilled for game day.

4. Isotoner Men’s Smartouch Tech Stretch Gloves: The classic holiday gift taken to the next level. These gloves are sleek and tech-savvy so he can navigate a touch screen while snow blowing the driveway.

5. The Complete Do-it-Yourself Manual (Best Seller): No surprise here: he wants to fix things! The least we can do is teach him how not to screw it up.

6. Wallet Ninja 18 in 1 Multi-purpose Credit Card Size Pocket Tool (Save $16): Everything he’s ever needed in one compact product.

7. Grill Logic - Heat Resistant Silicone BBQ Gloves: Yes, we admit they’re a bit goofy looking but if he’s a BBQ guru, do him a favor and pick him up a pair of these.

8. Roku 3500R Entertainment Streaming Stick: This little gadget gives him access to over 2,000 entertainment channels and can even be controlled from your smartphone.

9. Sleep Innovations Contour Memory Foam Pillow (Best Seller): He may not admit he wants it, but that neck pain is killing him. Bonus: it could even stop his snoring.

10. James Bond Collection [Blu-ray]: Does this one really need an explanation?

11. George Foreman Camp and Tailgate Grill (Save $10): Tailgating is its own sport and he wants to be the champion. Grilling a burger at a moment’s notice may not be a priority for you, but it is for him.

12. Apple Watch: He wants to be the coolest guy in the office. He’s not -- but a man can dream! With the hottest holiday gift on his wrist, he’ll feel ‘with it’ -- and you can literally buzz him on his wrist with a text message to remind him to pick up his socks.