Dad Gear

This pocket-sized throwback packs 1,500+ classic games and doubles as a 5,000mAh power bank to keep your phone alive while you’re chasing high scores. Perfect for killing time on flights. Right now, it’s just $79.99 (down from $129). A gadget that hits both nostalgia and practicality. We dig.

If Tony Stark built an arcade, this would be it. The Polycade Sente fuses retro charm with modern muscle. A steel-built, modular, upgradeable multicade that plays everything from Pac-Man to Fortnite. Swap controls, slap on new parts, even run it pay-to-play. Basically, it’s the last arcade machine you’ll ever buy.

Looking to step up your Zoom call game? We’re talking clean 4K video, strong low-light, and AI that actually helps. Auto-framing that keeps you centered, noise-canceling mics, and background blur that looks natural (not fake). That’s the Insta360 Link 2 Pro and Link 2C Pro. Plug it in, show up, look sharp.

If a board game and a video game had a baby, it’d be Board: a 24” digital tabletop that blends screen magic with old-school, face-to-face play. Twelve exclusive games. Real pieces that the console recognizes. Perfect for Christmas - the kind of thing that keeps everyone at the table a little longer.

Brooklyn label Adsum teamed up with legendary German audio brand ELAC to create a special edition Bluetooth speaker. Clean design, great sound, and small enough to move from the kitchen to the backyard without thinking twice.

Someone recently told me about Karstgoods (thanks, Brian). I thought, “Cool, another fancy notebook.” Then I ordered one. It’s the real deal. Waterproof. Stone paper. This pad makes every other notepad feel like a napkin. Undated pages for tasks, goals, and notes. No guilt if you skip a day. Feels like you’ve got it together.

12in hybrid grill pan with perforations and curved sides

Electric pour-over coffee maker with precision temperature control

Set of four stoneware mugs

The North Face teamed up with Italian coffee legend Bialetti to drop a limited-edition coffee kit built for the wild or your backyard deck at sunrise. Yeah, it’s a bit of a flex on price, but this is heirloom gear, the kind of setup your kids will fight over when they’re packing for their own adventures.

Last-minute Christmas shopping? Same. One thing we’re adding to cart today: Made In Cookware. Why: Pro-level pans, no PFAS / non-toxic coatings

Subscription meat and seafood delivery service, includes free welcome box