Best gifts for dad

Start with the Leatherman Wave+. It's the classic do-everything gift for a dad: 18 tools, a one-hand-opening blade, and a size that lives happily in a glovebox, tackle box or desk drawer. It's the one he'll still be carrying in ten years.

Who the others suit:

• Leatherman Arc — for the dad who already owns a Wave and wants the premium upgrade, with one-handed outside access to every tool.
• Leatherman Rebar — the traditionalist: compact, all-steel, no fuss.
• Leatherman Rev — a light, simple first multi-tool for a dad who'd never buy one himself.
• Ozark Trail Multiforce — the budget-friendly stocking filler that still feels solid.
• Bose QuietComfort Ultra — if he'd rather be left in peace than fixing things; the most comfortable noise-cancelling pick here.
• Sony WH-1000XM6 — the travel and commuter choice, with the best mix of features for the money.
• Sonos Ace — for a dad already deep in a Sonos home setup.
• Skullcandy Hesh 540 ANC — long battery life and a low-key price for a casual listener.

Pair a multi-tool with headphones and you've covered both the practical dad and the one who just wants quiet.