The Ultimate Deadhead Gift Guide Ahead of Father’s Day
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The Deadhead fandom lives on, if not in an intergenerational obsession with the iconic rock band then in ongoing collaborations and products that celebrate their legacy.
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The newest Grateful Dead merch on the lineup is a new Slowtide quick-dry towel, designed in collaboration with Grateful Dead drummer and artist Mickey Hart. The towels are the latest products added to the company’s Grateful Dead collection, which includes an array of beach essentials for summer.
The band’s iconic dancing bears also march across luxurious Nixon watches and atop Hedley & Bennett aprons, while their famous skull-and-roses imagery is splashed across everything from luxe sweaters to fine china.
Here are the best, most unique Grateful Dead merch to gift the Deadheads in your life this year — just in time for Father’s Day.
Dancing Bears Fleece Blanket
Slowtide partnered with Grateful Dead drummer Mickey Hart for this summer capsule collection last year. The lineup consists of three quick-dry towels, donning psychedelic graphics originally created on canvas with acrylic paint by Hart. “Slowtide towels offer a state of the art design that are both sand and water resistant. Paired with my images, these towels offer a unique take on what a beach towel of the future is,” Hart said in a statement.
Jammer Quick-Dry Kitchen Towel
Started by three friends, Slowtide creates comfort for outdoor hangouts. The brands whole vibe is basically creating various blankets and towels to keep your beach hangs both comfortable and stylish. You’ll spot their towels at trendy places including the Los Angeles, Portland and Palm Springs Ace Hotels. However, it’s their recent Grateful Dead collaboration that keeps selling out. This line includes over 12 different Grateful Dead-inspired blankets, towels and robes. Brighten up your kitchen with this adorable quick-drying towel, decorated with the band’s iconic Steal Your Face logo.
Shashibo Shapeshifting Box
This Grateful Dead fidget toy is a magnetic puzzle cube that can be transformed into 70 unique shapes. But aside from serving as a relaxing way to keep your hands busy throughout the day, it also doubles as a charming decor piece to add to your office or living room. For the partnership with the iconic band, the cube is upgraded with famous Grateful Dead imagery such as colorful dancing bears and the famous “Steal Your Face” album art.
Grateful Dead x Chinatown Market Classic Crocs
The Grateful Dead gets the Croc treatment with this limited-edition tie-dye release currently available on StockX.
Joya Studio x Grateful Dead Sculpture Candle
You won’t want to burn this gorgeous sculpture candle, shaped into a flower-adorned bear.
Grateful Dead x Pact Graphic Tee
A subtle tie-dye look for the fan who doesn’t need all eyes on them. The “Wharf Rat” tee is made of GOTS certified organic cotton and comes in all sizes from small to extra-large. The style is also available as a cute little muscle tank as well.
Igloo Steal Your Face Playmate Cooler
Keep your whole hippie vibe flowing all the way to the beach or the park with this cute Igloo collab. The vintage-styled coolers have returned with an edgy design, done up with the Dead’s famous Steal Your Face design.
Jerry Garcia Funko Pop
Jerry Garcia is the definition of cool even in Funko Pop form, which sees the famous rocker in his classic aviator sunnies and electric guitar.
Grateful Dead in Concert, 1966 Print Poster
Your gallery wall will get a vibrant, psychedelic edge with this stylistic poster from one of the band’s many 1966 concerts.
Steal Your Face Backpack
This special day backpack will make the perfect companion for everything from the hiking trail to the beach to an outdoor concert. Tagged with the legendary “Steal Your Face” album artwork, the limited edition backpack also features MaxCold insulation, padded straps, two divided compartments to keep items organized and even a built-in bottle opener.
Hedley Bennett x Grateful Dead Apron
$92 $115 20% off
Dancing bears carry whisks and pans in Hedley & Bennett’s recent collaboration with the Grateful Dead, which is made up of two funky aprons inspired by the band’s psychedelic imagery. The louder option of the two features blue and purple tie dye, in addition to dancing bears holding culinary tools such as cutting knives and whisks. Both aprons are made out of 90% Cotton, 8% Polyester, 2% Spandex. Plus, you can personalize the gift by adding custom embroidered letters on the right chest for an additional $15.
Grateful Dead Tie-Dye Playing Cards
$7.29 $14.99 51% off
These make the best addition to any camping trip or long car ride. The full pack comes with different funky images, all featuring the band’s classic skull imagery and tie-dye patterns.
Dancing Bears Guitar Strap
If dad’s a true deadhead, it’s time for them to represent on their guitar while they slowly pick through the opening of “Uncle John’s Band.” If you’re looking for something a little less dancing bear, we love this Steal Your Face strap with the bands name printed across. And while you’re at it, pick up a few guitar picks as well.
Grateful Dead Stickers
Let’s not even pretend for a second that you’re not into stickers. If you’ve made it this far in the “Best Grateful Dead Merchandise” list, you definitely have a steal your face sticker on something or another in your life. What’s a few more?
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