There’s a saying: you get what you give. It’s a mantra for everyday life and should be a guiding principle as you go into the holiday season. As you consider your loved ones in this gift-giving season, think of what they might really want. Or, think about the types of gifts you would want to receive that no one seems to catch on to.
This year, we are all about signing up our friends and family for some of the numerous subscription gift box services on the market. Everyone we know loves to travel, be outside, and explore their surroundings, so we took it upon ourselves to create the ultimate subscription box gift guide for the travelers in your life—perfect for a last-minute gift.
Try The World, $40/month; trytheworld.com
Taking the subscription food box to a whole new level, Try The World features a monthly offering of cuisines and snacks curated around cities all over the world. Every product in their boxes is created by local artisans and chefs so you can enjoy the unique taste of a city you haven’t been to in a while or one you haven’t discovered yet.
Cairn, $30/month; getcairn.com
We may be a little bit biased, but we think outdoor gear is some of the coolest gear you can buy. Cairn sends out monthly or quarterly boxes built around the best gear available to help get you outside. Every box comes with at least $50 worth of goodies, but can be upgraded and packed out with upwards of $350 in case you have a particularly wander-lusty friend on your list.
Little Passports, $15/month; littlepassports.com
The passion for travel should start at the earliest possible age. If you’ve got a youngster on your list, Little Passports has something they are certain to love. Each box comes with fun, educational materials that opens a window to a part of the world that your child will be dying to visit next. Domestic, international, and science-based kits are also available.
Freestone Fly Fishing, $18/month; freestoneflyco.com
Fly fishing is one of those sports where you can never have enough gear, and fly fishermen will never say no to another box of flies. Freestone Fly Fishing offers a “Bug Box” for a low monthly price that will keep the angler in your family flush with flies. Trust us, they probably lose a lot of them in the brush and bramble. It’s either this, or they start tying their own flies. A Bug Box might be the lesser evil.
Nomadik, $30/month; thenomadik.com
The most discerning outdoorsman needs to see only the best gear. Nomadik brings together only the best gear for the longest trips in a flexible, customizable delivery method that works for just about everyone. Every item Nomadik sends is trail tested by their staff of experts so you know it will perform when you need it to.
CoastalCo, $100/3 months; coastalco.com
It’s hard to hate the feeling of sand between your toes or the light heat that shows up with a sunburn. Make sure you’re always ready to take off for a beach vacation with a CoastalCo box. Shipped once every three months, the box comes loaded with the latest in premium casual and beach apparel. Every subscription purchased supports coastal cleanup and plastic reduction efforts. Good gear, great style, better causes.
Kinderbox, $30/month; thekinderbox.com
Got a brut on your list? Kinderbox is loaded with the type of products only the manliest of men will appreciate. From everyday carry knives, beard oils, and straight razors, this box definitely isn’t for everyone. Each month the grisly man in your life will get premium products that help reign in their feral look.
Wild Woman, $35/month; wildwomanbox.com
Not just for any woman, but for those who embrace all the good stuff in life. The Wild Woman Box delivers nutritious snacks, natural hygiene products, clothing, and products of platitudes to make sure you are ready for whatever life throws at you. Whether you’re on the road or on the run, the Wild Woman Box has something to help you go another mile.
