6 Best camping subscription boxes

Camping is a great way to experience nature in an unspoiled environment, to unplug and just get away from it all. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or a newbie camper, there’s one thing that adds value and fun to any camping trip, and that’s having the right gear and some extras to boot! In fact, you can make your camping experience as rugged or as comfortable as you want, with all the options available out there.And what better way to keep up with the latest advances in outdoor gear than receiving a monthly box filled with goodies from camping gear, to snacks, headlights and even one of a kind inventions. These are just some of the perks that come with a camping box subscription, for you try out on your next camping adventure, hiking or other outdoor pursuits.That’s why we’ve rounded up a nifty selection of some of the best camping subscription boxes available on the market, and they’re so wide-ranging that there’re even some for prepper and outdoor dining enthusiasts. And they make for some unconventional and unique gifts for loved ones who enjoy being outdoors. 

Box Name	The Goodies	# of Items	Price/ Month	Free Shipping	Automatic Subscription Renewal
Isle Box	Clothing, lotions, wipes, camping guides, snacks, gadgets	5- 7	$44. 99	Yes	No
Hiker Crate	Gourmet outdoor snacks, healthy camping meals, exclusive hiking gear, skin care, accessories, campware	5-8	$35. 00	No	Yes
BattlBox	Survival tools, manuals, emergency supplies, EDC gear	4-7	$24. 99	No	Yes
The Nomadik	Eco friendly utensils, multifunctional tools, travel guides, camping gear (hammock anyone?), accessories, literature, healthy snacks, gadgets	3-5	$29. 99	Yes	Yes
Postfly	Premium fishing flies, recipes, fishing gear	3-5	$19. 00	Yes	Yes
Redneck Box Club	Caps, multifunctional tools, redneck themed trinkets, unique leather items	4-6	$24. 99	No	Yes

1. Isle Box

The team over at Isle Box carefully curates a selection of the latest hiking gear. Isle Box also offers seasonal boxes that feature more items and are perfect for gift giving.  Also, don’t be fooled by the “hiking” theme as the items you’ll receive truly make this a  perfect subscription box for camping.

And the boxes have a unique selection of products that’ll excite both the novice and the experienced hiker. They also have a ‘Jump Starter Kit’ that comes with hiking essentials for someone who wants to try hiking for the first time and doesn’t know what to bring or do.

What We Like:

• checkChoice. With Isle Box, you have an option to choose between a monthly subscription and a seasonal one, termed as ‘Monthly Pass’ and ‘Seasonal Pass’, respectively
• checkThey offer free shipping on EVERY box. Score!
• checkThe variety of reliable brands that they’ve partnered with means you get great quality products at your doorstep, every month
• checkThe theme of the box changes each month, but whatever the theme, the box always comes with unique and useful items
• checkThe products are often useful even outside of hiking and camping
• checkExcellent customer service

What We Didn’t Like:

• You can only get the box if you’re in the US or a few selected countries
• It is on the pricier side

2. Hiker Crate

Hiker Crate is vibrant and modern, and just an ideal camping box for the millennial outdoor enthusiast who enjoys nature and is health conscious. Items featured in the box range from uber healthy gourmet snacks, to nifty hiking gadgets, gear, and accessories like hammocks, which makes the hiking experience both exciting and effortless.Each month, you get to discover the latest products from high-end brands as well as from newer companies with innovative and revolutionary products. This is by far one of the most vibrant and creative camping subscription boxes out there.

What We Like:

• checkThe brand is uniquely young, hip and vibrant
• checkThe items are carefully and creatively curated to include things that you can immediately use to ‘’elevate your hike.’
• checkCompanies featured include well-known brands and new, more innovative companies
• checkThey’ve got yearly plans for die-hard fans
• check Great value for money

What We Didn’t Like:

• They only ship within the USA

3. BattlBox

BattlBox is a manly man’s subscription box that specializes in things like tactical gear, survival tools and even has an interesting feature known as ‘knife of the month’ featuring a specialty knife for the adventurous prepper.Like I said, this is a very masculine box, from the design, to the items in the box and even the overall branding of it is for a very masculine niche. And there’s a whole brotherhood of the Battlbox community featuring a blog, videos and a forum where members share tips, discussions, and giveaways. A great way to add value to an already awesome offering for guys.

What We Like:

• checkThis is the perfect gift for an adventure-loving dad or spouse
• checkEach month, you get a huge box filled with high-quality, usable items
• checkEvery month has a different ‘mission’ that sets the theme for the products inside the box
• checkYou can choose a subscription based on your level of expertise in the offered packages, from Basic to Advanced, Pro and Pro Plus
• checkThe products are usable, interesting and worth more than what you pay for the box
• checkBattlBox has created a man cave like environment for their online community of bros who share tips, tricks and stories of their adventures that’s sure to be an inspiration for newbies still trying to figure out how to use some of the products

What We Didn’t Like:

• They don’t offer worldwide shipping, although they do ship to a few selected countries outside the USA
• The guys can improve on their shipping capabilities, as the boxes are unable to withstand harsh weather conditions and sometimes come later than the expected shipping date

4. The Nomadik Subscription Box

The Nomadik ships high-end products to be enjoyed by the ardent adventurer each month. And the best part is that they’re full-sized and functional items that you can bring with you to your outdoor explorations immediately. Boxes come with unique themes and fun challenges to try out each month.The Nomadik Box is a very environmentally conscious brand that donates proceeds of its profits towards environmental preservation, and the box and crinkle paper are both reusable as well.

What We Like:

• checkThe Nomadik ships worldwide from the US of A on the 25th of every month
• checkThey offer full-sized high-end products every month, without fail
• checkProducts are handpicked and tested for quality and functionality before they’re shipped to customers each month
• checkAs a subscriber, you get exclusive one-off discounts on some of the premier products on the market
• checkNomadik periodically offers free shipping offers to its subscribers as an added benefit
• checkSome of the proceeds from the sale of each box go towards saving the environment
• checkYou get $10 off your box every time you refer a friend to the Nomadik Box

What We Didn’t Like:

• Sometimes the quantity of products featured in the boxes can be disappointing, i.e. only 3 items per box

​5. Postfly Box

The lovely Postfly box is perfect for fishing aficionados across the board. It doesn’t matter what type of fish you catch, the premium flies and fishing gear from Postfly will have you leading the pack and catching more fish in no time.Postfly offers monthly fly fishing gift boxes that are the perfect gift for dads. And the boxes are available for trout, salmon/steelhead, warm-water, and saltwater fly fishing, and they offer FREE shipping anywhere in the USA.

What We Like:

• checkThe flies are top quality, and the fishing gear is always on point!
• checkThis box will save you time by bringing you what you need to go fishing, leaving you to focus on doing what you enjoy the most – catching fish!
• checkEach box with a unique sticker to add to your collection
• checkThey ship worldwide from America
• checkYour subscription gives you access to a community of fishing pros that will give you valuable advice and tricks for your future fishing trips.
• checkFree shipping!

What We Didn’t Like:

• The limited selection of items in each box means that you’ll only be getting a few items in the mail each month

6. Redneck Box Club

What started as a joke amongst friends has become a fun lifestyle addition to those in the red neck niche. Get 4-6 hand-picked and useful items with this specially themed subscription box for “rednecks”. They ship worldwide on the 15th of every month.The gear is fun and playful at times, but almost always useful. And each box comes with a unique theme for every month, to help you explore a different facet of the redneck lifestyle. This is an ideal gift for redneck friends who’re often difficult to shop for.

What We Like:

• checkThere’s a wide variety of products in each Box
• checkThe unique items make for an ideal gift box for rednecks
• checkYou can choose between two options of the Starter redneck box or the Premier redneck box
• checkEach box comes with unique products that you’d never find anywhere
• checkGreat value for money

What We Didn’t Like:

• The box doesn’t offer much outside of the red neck lifestyle and doesn’t cater for general campers

In a Nutshell…

As you can see, these subscription boxes have a little something for everyone, proving that the camping and outdoor lifestyle can be for anyone. Whether you prefer to rough it out and really be a part of the environment, or would rather enjoy ‘glamping’ (glam +camping), there’s something to be had in these boxes for you or a loved one with these preferences.And it doesn’t matter if you’re into hiking, fishing, camping, prepping, hunting or boating, there’s a subscription box for you to look forward to with a well curated set of goodies every month.