Every family has one: the guy who fires up the grill in December, who has opinions about charcoal, and who says "I don't need anything" every single year. He's the hardest person on your list. Good news: the gift that works almost every time is something he can wear while he's doing the thing he loves.

We've been printing and designing for over 25 years, and funny BBQ aprons are hands-down our best-selling gift. Here's how to pick one he'll actually use, plus a few other ideas for the backyard pitmaster.

1. A funny BBQ apron that matches his sense of humor

An apron is practical (he's going to get sauce on his shirt either way) and it's a conversation starter at every cookout. The trick is matching the joke to the dad:

• The pun lover: go for wordplay like Grills Just Wanna Have Fun.
• The guy who runs the show: something that crowns him boss of the backyard, like our El Jefe apron.
• The cheeky one: if your family's humor runs a little rude, browse our funny BBQ aprons. There are more than 1,200 to choose from.

Not sure? Our Grill Master aprons are a safe bet for anyone who claims the title.

2. A holiday apron for the Christmas dinner cook

If he's also the one carving the turkey or making Christmas morning pancakes, a festive apron gets worn every year. Check out our holiday aprons.

3. A decal for the truck

Plenty of grill dads are truck dads too. A vinyl windshield banner or window decal is a cheap, fun stocking stuffer. Browse car decals for funny, hometown pride and "lifted" designs.

4. Man cave wall art

For the dad with a garage bar or game room, a canvas print finishes the space. Our game room and sports canvas collection has cigar, pool and sports art that looks great over a bar cart.

5. A gag gift for the white elephant swap

Our Tin Foil Hat Beanie is our most-laughed-at gift. Perfect for the dad who loves a good conspiracy theory.

Tips for ordering in time

Our aprons are pressed in-house in California and many items are made to order, so order early in December to beat the holiday rush. Questions about a design? Contact us and we'll help you pick.

Ready to shop? Start with our full apron collection and find the one that sounds exactly like him.