Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift for a dad who is skeptical about veganism, or the dad who is a true animal-rights fellow through and through, finding the right present can take some brainstorming. We’re here to simplify things with 15 products dads will love—and, as a bonus, they’re all under $50. Happy shopping!
Doshi
1 Doshi’s Vegan Leather Black Belt
High-quality microfiber leather is paired with a polished black chrome buckle for a sophisticated, yet minimalist belt. Add this compassionate accessory to your loved one’s closet, and it will quickly become one of their outfit essentials. ($35)
Herban Cowboy
2 Herban Cowboy’s Natural Colognes
These all-natural colognes come in a set of three (Dusk, Forest, and True West) and are not only vegan, but also sweatshop-free. Cedarwood, bergamot, clove, sage, and ylang ylang blend to create long-lasting, all-natural everyday scents for men. ($22)
Disco
3 Disco Skincare for Men
Skincare is for all genders. Disco is 100-percent vegan and cruelty-free and aims to craft products to ensure men’s skincare routines are on point. Gift the men in your life Disco’s face mask, exfoliating face scrub, charcoal cleanser stick, or SPF mineral sun block. ($14.40 - $29)
Matt & Nat
4 Matt & Nat Vegan Leather Card Holder
The simple style and thin fold of this luxe-black leather card holder will appeal to the no-fuss dads in your life. It comes in classic black, army-green olive, and mustard-hued chili shades, and is made up of two card slots on the front, one in the middle fold, and two on the back. ($30)
Renegade Foods
5 Renegade Foods Plant-Based Salami Sampler
Have a vegan skeptic on your hands? Get them this unbelievably meaty salami sampler pack. With smoky, sweet, and spicy all in one pack (Soppressata, Toscana, and Chorizo) this will be a great addition to his holiday cheese plate. ($40)
Jaan J.
6 Jaan J.’s Silk-Free Vegan Tie
Get your family outfitted for work with this woven, navy blue microfiber striped tie from 100-percent vegan tie company Jann J. They even have a special line of ties made in partnership with PETA that feature mini elephants, mice, and dogs. ($39.50)
The Herbivorous Butcher
7 The Herbivorous Butcher’s Jerky Sampler
Choose from Teriyaki, Sizzlin’ Cajun, and Salt ‘N Peppa to create a dreamy snack kit delivered straight to your recipient’s doorstep from these Minneapolis-based vegan butchers. Each seasoned strip of seitan will further prove how delicious being vegan is. ($40)
Bulldog
8 Bulldog Ultimate Beard Care Kit
This totally vegan gift set will keep his beard looking nourished, mouisturized, and conditoned. With beard balm, beard oil, conditioner, hair scissors, and a plastic-free peachwood comb, this gift set is a great gift for any beard-sporting man in your life. ($30)
Dogfish
9 Dogfish Brewery Hazy-O! Oat IPA
This Hazy IPA uses four (yes, four!) types of oats—including oat milk from vegan brand Elmhurst 1925. The beer aficionados in your life will love this full-bodied, dry hoppy IPA. ($11)
Conscious Step
10 Conscious Step Organic Cotton Socks
These soft, organic cotton, vegan-certified socks are not only the perfect pop of color to add to an outfit, but the purchase of each pair supports Room to Read and their work to improve literacy and equality for school children by donating one book. ($15)
Tentree
11 Tentree Eco Beanie
This soft-washed knit beanie is super cozy, free from animal-based fabrics, and made with breathable organic cotton. It’s sustainably made cork logo completes the look on this cold-weather accesory essential. ($25)
Fire Dept. Coffee
12 Fire Dept. Coffee Christmas Blend
Wake up the house with the aromas of dark chocolate-covered cherries, espresso, and hints of spice and vanilla with this holiday coffee blend. Plus, we love that 10-percent of proceeds from every order go towards supporting ill or injured firefighters and first responders. ($15)
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13 The Vegan Butcher Cookbook
For the chef-y guy in your life, this meaty vegan cookbook is the ultimate in proving you don’t need animals for hearty, steak-and-potato type dishes. The creativity of this cookbook alone will intrigue the gift reciever. Watermelon? Now it’s a ham. Gluten-flour? Turkey. Mushrooms—we think you mean steak. ($35)
Chocolate Inspirations
14 Chocolate Inspirations English Toffee 1 lb Gift Box
To show your dad that he doesn’t have to miss out on any of his holiday desserts, gift him this gourmet box of handcrafted, award-winning vegan toffee. Layers of dark chocolate, crunchy pecans, and buttery toffee meld together to make one melt-in-your-mouth sweet. ($32)
Freewaters
15 Freewaters’ Vegan Slippers
A house slipper with arch support? And made from vegan faux-wool and faux-leather? Yes, that’s right! Not only are these slippers totally eco-conscious, but for each pair purchased, you can also select a clean water project to donate to in Haiti, Kenya, or the Philippines. ($50)
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Sarah McLaughlin (@sarahmclaughlin) is the New Products Editor at VegNews and is always on the search for the newest innovations in plant-based food.
