24 Best 60th Birthday Gifts for Dad He Will Use Daily

More than 250 prompts walk him through his childhood, career, marriage and fatherhood in his own handwriting. At 60 he has the stories and the perspective; give it now and the family gets the finished book back as an heirloom.

A stainless steel bracelet engraved with a message from a daughter or son. A good pick for a dad who already wears a watch or bracelet and would like a small, daily reminder of his kids.

Many men become curious about family history around 60, and this turns that curiosity into a project. He may find relatives he never knew about, and the results give the whole family something to talk about at holidays.

Preload it with photos from his 60 years and then keep it filling up: every sibling and grandchild can send pictures straight to the frame from their phones. It is the gift that keeps a far-flung family on his kitchen counter.

A light, funny trip back to the cartoons, cars, songs and prices of his childhood. Leave it on the table at the party and watch the guests his age start trading stories.

A milestone glass for the first toast at his party, printed to mark the 60th. Fill it with his favorite bourbon and it becomes a souvenir he brings out on every birthday after.

For the beer drinker rather than the whiskey man. The vintage 1966 design is a light nod to his birth year, and it is inexpensive enough to pair with a six-pack of his favorite brew.

For the dad who mans the grill at every family event. The wireless probe lets him watch a brisket or Thanksgiving turkey from his phone in the living room, and the King of the Grill engraving gives him bragging rights.

Most dads are still using the tongs that came free with a grill years ago. This stainless Weber set is a quality replacement that pairs perfectly with the MEATER.

A pan he can cook steaks in on the grill, fry eggs in on Sunday and eventually hand down to a grandkid. It is a classic, practical gift for a dad who likes things built to last.

The glass whisky makers use to judge their own spirits. Give the pair with a bottle from his birth year's favorite distillery and plan to share the first pour with him.

The splurge for a golfing dad. Exact, slope-adjusted yardages take the guesswork out of club choice, and the tiny size fits in a pocket. A great group gift from the kids.

The tool he will reach for in the garage, at the campsite and under the kitchen sink. It is the gift for a fix-it dad who still prefers doing the job himself, and the 25-year warranty matches his standards.

He probably remembers his own father carrying the same green Stanley. Hot coffee for early fishing trips, hunting mornings or the sidelines of a grandkid's soccer game.

Many dads get into birdwatching around this age, and this feeder makes it effortless. It identifies each visitor and sends a photo to his phone, so he can share his best cardinal shots with the family.

The classic rock playlist for the patio, workshop or boat. It is waterproof and built to handle a knock, and the sound is far better than a phone speaker.

Adjustable text size alone wins over many dads whose eyes are not what they were at 40. A glare-free screen works on the beach or in bed, and he can carry an entire library on vacation.

Sixty-year-old knees, backs and shoulders take a beating from golf, yardwork and long drives. This compact massager gives quick relief in minutes and is easy to keep by his chair.

The upgrade from the worn-out slippers he has had for a decade. The wool lining is warm on cold floors and the rubber sole means he can step out for the paper without changing shoes.

Perfect for the dad who still shovels his own driveway or sits in the stands at November football games. Heat zones in the pockets and back warm him up at the press of a button.

A good fit for a dad who has started walking more or whose doctor wants him to keep an eye on his heart rate. It tracks sleep too, and is slim enough to forget he is wearing it.

A low-key way for him to own the number. The vintage 1966 cap works for mowing the lawn, fishing or wearing proudly at his own party.

A gag gift filled with candy instead of pills, and a guaranteed laugh when he opens it in front of everyone. Best as a small extra for a dad who enjoys a joke about getting older.

A home for his phone, wallet, keys, watch and glasses on the nightstand or dresser. It ends the daily hunt for reading glasses and car keys, which tends to get more frequent after 60.