The Best Subscription Boxes For Men

Whether you rarely order things online or get your weekly groceries delivered at the click of a button – the feeling of receiving something in the mail is always great. Even if you know what you are getting, the process of opening a package always feels a little like your birthday or Christmas morning.

One way to consistently treat yourself to that sensation is to sign up for a subscription box. Not only does it serve as a kind of pleasant surprise every month, but they all help acquaint you with the more innovative brands and products out there. Whether it is a new cologne that turns into your go-to scent, or a knife maker that becomes a new favorite, subscription boxes are great for exploring what different markets have to offer. For the curious, we’ve assembled what we think are some of the best subscription boxes for men. Whether it be tactical gear, coffee, or whiskey focused – we have it all here.

What Good Are Subscription Boxes?

Fun: First and foremost, subscription boxes, while past their boom a few years back, are an incredibly fun way to shop for products you like. Certain clubs offer a curation aspect to goods you’d like to explore more (think coffee, vinyl records, or beer), while certain clubs specialize in making their own products and thus offer exclusive items for members only. There’s definitely a surprise element to many of the subscription boxes you’ll find out there, and the anticipation of opening them is enjoyable in and of itself.

Good Value: Other clubs allow you to expand your collection at a good value. After all, many of these services partner with other brands that offer them discounted rates for buying in bulk – rates that we then get to benefit from when subscribing. Of course, this won’t always be true, especially with some of the high-end boxes.

Time-Saver: As our lives get much busier with work, family, and hobbies, we may also not want to spend the time and effort figuring out what to buy and where to shop. In a world with too many choices, it’s nice to have someone do the legwork for us, especially when it comes to utilitarian goods, such as food, grooming products, or outdoor gear.

BattlBox

Tactical: If you are a gear geek, EDC freak, or hardcore prepper always on the lookout for stuff to add to your bug-out bag – the BattlBox is for you. Every month this team sends out a set of themed survival gear, or as they call them, ‘Missions.’ They range from knife sharpening kits to camp kitchen essentials. Depending on your preference, you can sign up for one of four types of subscriptions ranging from Basic to Pro Plus.

Beer Drop

Vices: It can be really easy to just stick to your favorite beers and not really venture out and try new breweries or styles. This, given how many great craft brewers there are, is kind of a shame. Thanks to Beer Drop, however, you can get a new set of beers every month on a consistent basis. You pick from 3, 6, or 8 beers per month and then select from eight different ale styles (hoppy, fruity, dark, etc.). The club then curates your box specifically for you. There’s also the option to “upgrade” your beer for a few dollars more.

Bespoke Post

Gear & Miscellaneous Goods: This subscription box has a much broader organizing principle: to find great products from small brands and deliver them to you at a savings. As a result, the boxes that come from Bespoke Post range from their “Scorch,” a package with different types of hot sauces, to an heirloom-quality canvas carryall. Once you sign up, you can switch, skip, or accept boxes monthly. And if you’re unsure about that month’s package, you can always preview it before you agree to pay for it.

Cigar of the Month Club

Cigars: A holdover from the days before the internet boom, Cigar of the Month Club is one of the most renowned subscription services on the planet. The base club offers five cigars per month, featuring a variety of sizes and tobacco blends, with each stogie ranging from $6 to $12. If you want a more premium offering, check out the “Rare Cigar Club” for cigars from some of the world’s top producers. Since launching in 1994, the Monthly Clubs brand now also has boxes for artisanal chocolates, cheeses, and beer.

Dollar Shave Club

Grooming: Before Dollar Shave Club, spending upwards of $20 dollars every month for a fresh set of razor blades was one of those things that we all hated doing but grudgingly accepted. Now, thanks to this brilliant business model, you can get a razor handle, blades, and shaving formula for little to nothing. You can either purchase each item once or set up recurring deliveries every month or 2 (or 3 or 4). And best of all, you never have to be locked into a subscription!

Nomadik

Outdoors: If you are constantly searching for better solutions to your outdoor problems, then Nomadik may be the subscription box for you. The subscription works a lot like you would expect. After you sign up and fill out your profile (what you like to do, where you go hiking), the team at Nomadik will fill up a box of gear and ship it right out to you. All you have to do after that is get out and use it.

Porter Road

Meat: This isn’t your knuckle-dragging, chest-thumping, bacon lover’s curated meat club. Porter Road specializes in getting high-quality pasture-raised meats delivered right to your door. They work directly with the best butchers in Kentucky, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania to deliver truly unique meats worthy of the fanciest charcuterie boards. You can choose from the curated “Breakfast Box” featuring chorizo and bacon, or opt instead for the high-end “Butcher’s Choice Box,” which includes 8 to 10lbs of sirloin filets, pork chops, ground beef, and bacon. If that doesn’t get your mouth watering, there is nothing we can do to help you.

Stitch Fix

Clothing & Style: This is much more than just a box that shows up at your door. When you sign up with Stitch Fix, you get a dedicated personal stylist that helps pick outfits catered to your personal style. Once you fill out a questionnaire, they choose a selection of name-brand clothes measured to fit you, and according to your budget. From there, you can shop from your own personalized “store.” Changed your mind on some of the picks? Stitch Fix makes it easy to send back the options you don’t like. Getting spruced up has never been easier.

Trade Coffee

Coffee: You can be a craft coffee neophyte or a full-blown addict and still get a lot of use out of this coffee subscription from Trade Coffee, which sources from small and local roasters all over the United States. With over 450 different blends to choose from, the program works as follows: upon signing up, you’ll answer some questions as to what type of coffee you like, how you brew it, and how often you drink. Then, the company will curate your next box featuring new and interesting coffees for you to brew up every day. You can also customize your subscription however you like.

Vinyl Me, Please

Music: Crate digging in dusty record stores is great, but getting new, hard-to-find records delivered right to your door is better. Echoing the spirit of your old CD club from the ’90s, Vinyl Me, Please is a service that believes in the magic of the physical record, and takes seriously the task of finding the best ones out there to send your way. Monthly clubs (with free shipping) can be genre-specific or pulled from the “Essentials” or “Classics” collections. You can also swap the monthly album for a different one! It’s also important to note that VMP is a full-fledged distribution label for records with new releases coming out each week spanning across all genres.

The Best Whiskey Subscription Boxes

If you love whiskey but can’t decide where to start, check out one of the clubs from our guide to the best whiskey subscription services.