30 Father’s Day Gifts From Walmart That Only Look Expensive

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Your dad is about to feel like the king he is.

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A minimalist Timex watch ideal for the father figure who doesn’t want anything too flashy or complicated — just a classic watch that tells the danm time.

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Promising review: “A great watch at a great price! Some may call this design ‘retro,’ but to me, it is the classic Timex style that I remember from the 1960s/1970s. For less than $40, it is a dependable good looking no-nonsense watch that I can wear and not worry about.” —Charles

Price: $36.70 (originally $45) 

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A pair of over-ear noise-canceling headphones if he hates being bothered in public and just want to listen to his podcasts in peace (same).

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Promising review: “I got these for Father’s Day last year, and these are amazing for the price (now that I know the price). About one year later and still sound the same, and the battery still charges strong and lasts the same.” —Kelly

Price: $39.99+ (originally $69.99; available in six colors)

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A table tennis set that will turn his dining room table into a state-of-the-art Ping-Pong zone. He’ll love absolutely CRUSHING you when ya’ll play, because let’s face it, dad is the GOAT at table tennis.

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Promising review: “My family and I love it; we have a lot of fun playing with it. I like that we can set it on any table, and after playing, everything is organized in one place.” —Silvia

Price: $19.84

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A pair of blue light–blocking glasses if dad is a workaholic and tends to end the day with a headache (which then leads to lots of grumbling because he can’t catch up on his nature documentaries).

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Read more about the effects of blue light and eye strain at UC Davis Health and the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Promising review: “If you are watching TV or looking at any screen (phone, tablet, reader, computer) at night it can affect your sleep ‘pattern’ (keep you awake longer). I purchased these with 0 magnification as an experiment. Now I fall asleep noticeably faster!” —Thom 

Price: $15.67

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A one-touch electric tea kettle from Drew Barrymore’s kitchen line that’s so strikingly beautiful *and* useful, he’ll wonder how he ever lived without it. He can boil up to seven cups of hot water in under seven minutes and get ready for teatime, instant ramen, or oatmeal on the quick! You’re welcome, dad!

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Promising review: “Purchased this kettle to make my morning tea, and I am really impressed. First of all, I love that it has a touchscreen and has different options to choose from (i.e. green tea, oolong, etc.). It also displays the temperature and shows the progress as it is heating up during the cycle. Three beeps tell you when it is ready. I also love the fact that it is stainless steel on the inside and not plastic. It’s very nice looking with the gold handle. It is larger than I thought it would be, but it’s not heavy. I’m very happy about this purchase and would definitely recommend this kettle.” —Lisa

Price: $39.96 (available in seven colors)

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A home theater projector if your dad is a cinephile and loves to kick back and have a movie night with the whole fam. With this gadget, he’ll get the theater experience right at home!

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Promising review: “This was better than expected. I hooked a Roku up to it to test it and just pointed it at the garage wall. The volume is ok, I will add a speaker. Picture quality is excellent for the price. We paid around $300 for our previous projector and the picture quality is almost as good.” —Rian

Price: $44.88

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A bocce ball set because what dad doesn’t love a timeless yard game that you can play with the whole family on a beautiful summer day?

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Promising review: “Great set and reasonably priced. The case works well for transporting the balls. Thank you!” —Ron

Price: $44.96

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A set of satin bed sheets that’ll make him feel like he’s staying in a luxury hotel while he’s bingeing his favorite TV show or reading a book in bed.

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Promising review: “I have always wanted a pair of silk satin sheets. I found these in the clearance section for a very reasonable price. They are very shiny, very soft, even luxurious. Very comfortable to sleep in.” —Shorty

Price: $24.99+ (available in sizes Twin–King and nine colors) 

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A set of adjustable trekking poles with ergonomic grips for the outdoor explorer dad who likes to feel (and look) extra prepared when he hits the hiking trail.

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Promising review: “LOVE these hiking sticks. We’ve used them four times on one medium level and on three advanced long hikes. They are sturdy, strong, and I like the fact that I can easily adjust them, too. Plus, they are lightweight.” —Merry

Price: $22.98 (originally $26.47)

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A quiet humidifier and essential oil diffuser that lasts for hours because we all deserve a relaxing self-care moment every once in a while, including dad!

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Promising review: “It’s small enough to sit on my desk but still puts out a lot of vapor. I’ve had it over a month and it works great.” —Patricia

Price: $20.99

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A tray and media holder so he can answer emails and get work done from the comfort of his own bed. Plus, this’ll be perfect for serving him breakfast in bed on Father’s Day!

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Promising review: “Perfect! Solid, sturdy wooden tray. Plenty of room for breakfast in bed plus holds up my phone/iPad so I can watch while eating! I love it! Would recommend. You won’t be disappointed.” —Ali

Price: $33.14+ (available in four colors) 

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A Bluetooth karaoke microphone for the dad who fancies himself a singer. He will have an absolute blast belting out his favorite songs with this thing (even though you might not…).

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Promising review: “Love the color and the sound quality! Easy to clean and charge! Great for videos! The pink is so cute! Recommend highly!” —Amanda

Price: $19.99 (originally $24.88; available in three colors)

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A collapsible duffel bag because, honestly, dads usually travel pretty light, so this will be the perfect piece of luggage for packing all his essentials.

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Promising review: “Had almost two years and loving them still! We got these bags last year to go on our trip out west. We chose them because they were literally the last ones on the shelf in our price range. They have been the best duffel bags we have ever owned!!! We have four of them. They have been everywhere – summer camps, grandparents, camping, and across the country. We love them! We like the color, the durability, and the collapsible part. It makes storing them so wonderful. Highly recommend!” —Heather

Price: $13.58 (available in two colors)

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And a leather passport holder to keep all his essentials like his IDs, credit cards, and money organized whenever he travels. (Believe me, he’ll thank you later).

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Promising review: “Sturdy passport case that stood up to travel to Europe. Awesome color as well.” —DennisInThe707

Price: $7.99+ (available in 15 colors)

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A wooden bookcase so he can display all of his “Best Dad” awards, family memorabilia, and books he’s definitely read for the whole family to admire.

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Promising review: “This bookcase was very easy to assemble. It was remarkably more sturdy than we expected. I would highly recommend this product for anyone who is looking to purchase a bookcase and not drain the bank account.” —Chancy 

Price: $44.88 (available in two colors)

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An adhesive phone wallet pouch to keep all his essentials, like his ID and credit cards easily accessible, because money clips are soooo outdated tbh.

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Promising review: “This super cute green card holder is so great. The adhesive is very sticky so it won’t fall off. And the top cover piece covers the card so no one knows what is inside. The material is fabric and great quality! Just what I was looking for!” —Annika

Price: $5+ (available in 12 colors)

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A set of two double-layer under-the-sink organizers because after YEARS, he is finally taking care of his skin and needs somewhere to keep all this products.

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Promising review: “I love how everything fits nicely and then just pull it out to get what I need to put it back in.” —Metz

Price: $29.99

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A four-person tent with plenty of room so he can finally get everyone in the fam to go on that camping trip he’s been talking about for years.

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Promising review: “This tent was phenomenal! Four of us were camping for a three-day concert. There were horrible storms each day! About half the tents in the campground were snapped, broken, blown to bits! Our tent stood the entire time. The wind and rain tried their best to knock it down, but the structural supports were flexible enough to get right back up when the storm finally ended. All our sleeping bags and clothes were dry for the most part when we came back to check on them. I’d recommend purchasing five stronger stakes, but that’s it.” —Meow91085

Price: $39.97

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A stainless-steel mug that comes with a reusable straw and tons of heavy-duty insulation to keep his drink cold all day long.

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 Promising review: “I bought this cup a few weeks ago, and it is the best cup I have ever had! This cup has allowed me to easily triple the amount of water that I drink daily. This cup is easily cleaned and easy to carry around. I bought it in the bright pink color, so neither my husband or grandkids can claim it for themselves. The next time I’m in Walmart, I will be buying three new cups in different colors for the rest of the family!” —Sondra

Price: $14.98 (available in four colors)

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A pair of two-tone memory foam slippers because you really can’t go wrong with these. Dad’s basically gonna live in these bad boys once he puts them simply because they’re so wildly comfy!

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Promising review: “Bought these for my husband for Father’s Day. He’s very picky, but he absolutely loves these slippers! They’re so comfy and exactly as described!” —Tosha 

Price: $19.99 (available in men’s sizes 7–14, including wide fits, and in five colors)    

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An electric wine opener set that comes with a charging station, aerator, vacuum stopper, and foil cutter if he’s a vino enthusiast and hates having to shove a cork back into an open bottle.

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Promising review: “My wife says it works great and has more power than our old one did.” —David

Price: $24.99 (originally $42.99)

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A modern 16-piece dinnerware set so he can serve all the yummy meals he cooks in style. Plus, the white color makes these go with pretty much any kind of decor.

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Promising review: “Exactly what we wanted for our new kitchen. We’ve got a farmhouse vibe and these coordinated perfectly with our cookware and cabinet colors (also with various Rae Dunn pieces). Everything was well packaged. Seem to be pretty durable (obviously, they’re breakable so don’t drop them lol).” —ElizabethS

Price: $19.96+ (available in two colors)

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A large wood cutting board for when dad has friends over for game day wants to impress everyone with his charcuterie expertise.

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Promising review: “I love this cutting board! It is beautiful and gets the job done. It comes pre-treated with oil so you might have to wipe it down with a damp paper towel after unpacking it. It’s nice and large for preparing large meals. I can fit a 20-pound turkey on it with no problems.” —Tiffany

Price: $22.97

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A 12-pound antimicrobial weighted blanket that applies a deep, calming pressure meant to help him relax and unwind because his daily naps are sacred to him.

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Promising review: “Great one for a first weighted blanket. My mom was not feeling well and came over and got under this blanket. She was sleeping so peacefully, snoring and all. Of course, I ordered another one for her as well.” —antonique

Price: $19.96 (originally $29.99)

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A handheld massager so he won’t have to bug anyone for back rubs anymore. After all, this massager helps ease sore muscles and tightness with 3,350 pulses per minute.

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Promising review: “I rarely see a product that absolutely amazes me. However, this massager actually does. I have COPD and hurt my back and leg in a motorcycle accident. This massager has helped loosen up my lungs and has made my back and legs feel so good, I think I could outrun a squirrel right now.” —Web

Price: $32.88

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A classic cast-iron skillet that can come in handy for pretty much any cooking situation. From searing meat to crisping veggies and even whipping up some nice cornbread, this stove top staple is an ideal gift for the dad who fancies himself a chef.

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Promising review: “Perfect so far and works with induction! Got this cast iron skillet mainly to finish cooking steaks on. Washed and dried the skillet as advised on the label. Then cooked the steaks to med rare with the sous vide, then tossed one at a time in the preheated skillet with olive oil for ~1min/side. PERFECT crust on the steaks. Looking forward to seeing what else I can cook with this pan!” —Kyrie

Price: $14.95+ (available in seven sizes)

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String lights to spruce up dad’s favorite part of the house — the patio. He’ll love gettin’ the party started with these when he has friends over for a grill night.

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The lights are for indoor/outdoor use. The strand is 21.5 feet long, and you can safely connect up to 16 strands!! 

Promising review: “I was very pleased with the look of my front yard with the lights hanging from my porch to the trees. All my neighbors have stopped by to say how great they look. I like the fact the bulbs are LED so it doesn’t use as much electricity as many of the other brands do.” —Lyman

Price: $21.96

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A bamboo Squatty Potty that will quickly become his most prized possession. I have one of these and I personally think everyone should have one to speed things up in the bathroom — dads, too.

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Promising review: “This is a very nice version of the Squatty Potty and looks great in my bathroom. A bit more sophisticated than the plastic one. Easy to put together and my family loves it.” —Trish

Price: $43.22

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An adjustable laptop stand so your FIL can get a little more comfortable if he works from home without needing to spend a ton on a standing desk.

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Promising review: “I hadn’t thought about buying one as they seem expensive when I could just use a bunch of books but I eventually tried one and love the solidness and can even rest my hands on the laptop while typing. With all these Zoom calls, I can raise this to the right level for them. I also like the space underneath, which I did not have with the books/boxes I was using. I enjoyed it so much I bought another for a family member. Very high-quality product that is worth every penny.” —Andrew

Price: $23.95 (originally $29.99)

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And, finally, a pair of polarized sunglasses for keeping dad’s eyes shielded from UV rays when fishing, hiking, biking, or walking the dog. Bonus: because these sunglasses offer sports wrap frames, they’ll never slide off his head.

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Promising review: “My hubby wears sunglasses outside or in a bright room because gets horrible migraines. He is very choosy about his shades. However, he likes this pair, and the price is right.” —notimetosleep

Price: $4.61 

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