Cool Gifts for Cool Dads

Father's Day is just around the corner, what are the must-haves for the "cool dad?" We caught up with the arbitors of cool, MAXIM Magazine to find out!Mike Dawson, Senior EditorDon't get your dad a tie, please...those days are gone. Obviously there is a ton more stuff out there that is a lot more nitch, a lot more nuance. You can get much cooler stuff that he really actually wants and will use.Digital digs? Of course the iPhone is still huge...Android cell phones, iPod touches-all with a gazillion apps. There's even a new convenient way to charge them. It's "Mygrid" from Duracell, it simultaneously charges up to four devices...cell phones, mp3 players, blackberrys, you name it...without the hassle of multiple charger cords. Just plug the charging pad in and place your gadgets on top, it's that simple! Compatible with most cells like iPhone, Motorola, Blackberry and Nokia. Get it on www.amazon.com or at Target for 79.99. Other hot ticket items?Mike Dawson, Senior EditorTwo big trends that are out there are sort of new-age hipster prep fashion. It's a tighet fit, it's a slimmer fit. And cologne in the last 20 years has gotten so much more complex. It's a huge market and there's new stuff out every season, all you have to do is walk into a department storeBig news in scents comes straight from Italy. It's Mandarina Duck Pure Black. A minimal and clean fragrance with exotic notes of indian pepper, cedar, bergamot, vanilla and orange. The hottest scent for the "edgy dad." Available at Barney's for $58.Another new idea...a nod to the old. Seems barber shop shaves are the latest craze in grooming! Get him a certificate for about twenty bucks! Mike Dawson, Senior EditorObviously the '50's with madmen etc...this whole sort of barber shop culture has come back. And the hot shave is always a classic. It's quite an experience. You really feel refreshed.So there ya have it...the hot list for the cool dad. Happy father's day!