Bespoke Post is a monthly membership club that delivers high-quality lifestyle products from up-and-coming brands. It’s voted as one of the best men’s subscription boxes of 2024 by our readers and it’s a great box for women and couples as well.
When you sign up, there’s a quiz to determine your preferences and interests, and then you’re matched with a differently-themed box every month. For $49 per month, each box promises at least $70 in retail value with items ranging from outdoor gear, barware, home, kitchen goods, clothing, and more. If you're not into the boxes selected for you, there are many others to choose from.
Unlike most subscription boxes, you get to preview your Bespoke Post box before it ships, and you can easily swap for a different box or skip the month for no charge. You only pay for the months that interest you.
This is a review of the "Basecamp" box.
This box was sent to us at no cost for review. (Check out our editorial guidelines to learn more about how we review boxes.)
First Impressions
Bespoke Post almost always has a good presentation. They have a different, perfect-sized box – or bag – for everything. I'm loving the new regal, burnt orange-ish paper.
Inside the Bespoke Post "Basecamp" Box
Klymit Sleeping Bag Liner - Retail Price $39.99
For years and years of camping, I have been antagonized by the discomfort of a sleeping bag sticking to my skin during the summer. I cannot tell you how many nights I've sworn I would sew my own sleeping bag liner the very next day, only to forget about it until the next sleepless night. Well, no more. This liner from Klymet is already in my backpack; ready to go. I'll probably just leave it in my sleeping bag the first time I use it, so I never forget it.
It's made of polyester pongee, an ultra-brushed soft-touch fabric. The large liner packs down to 8-1/2 by 6-1/2 inches and weighs in at only 9.6 ounces. There is a quarter length slit opening with Velcro closure to make getting in and out easy. Plus, a pull-string hood that keeps your pillow in place. It can be used with both mummy and rectangular bags. If all that's not enough, the integrated stuff sack doubles as a pocket. It's machine washable, which keeps it easy.
Sun Company Tempatorch - Retail Price $12.50
This handy carabiner from Sun Company includes an LED light and thermometer. It features five ultra-bright COB (chip-on-board) LED lights for a 40 lumen light, which includes two modes: bright light and strobe light. The thermometer reads down to -20 degrees Fahrenheit. This would be great for hang from a canopy over your camping table or inside your tent.
Montana EDC Trident Camp Trowel - Retail Price $17
This camping shovel from Montana EDC is made of lightweight aluminum and comes in a matte black finish. The coating feels durable and grippy. It measure around 9 inches long, 3-3/8 inches wide, and just 3.4 ounces. It's easy to pack or attach it with a lanyard or carabiner. Their website says to use the item to carve out a campsite or fire pit with ease, or dig a cat hole for solo excursions.
LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix - Estimated Price $4.50
Finishing off this outdoorsy box are three packs of an electrolyte mix from LMNT. They come in raspberry, citrus, and watermelon, and there are many more flavors on their site. It's packed with sodium, potassium and magnesium to replenish your body after a good hike or workout.
Note: Separate flavors are sold in 30 packs for a one-time purchase of $45. That comes out to $1.50 per pouch or $4.50 for these three.
Verdict
I'm not going to lie, I got this box from Bespoke Post just for the sleeping bag liner. But the additional items make it that much sweeter. The liner is exactly what I expected and will be sure to get some use this summer. I thought the shovel was pretty sweet, even if I've never been in a situation where I needed one. The light was cool, but I'm more of a headlamp kind of guy. The electrolyte powder was just OK. Overall it was a good box, because it's exactly what I wanted. However, one could argue that it would have been better for me to just buy the liner by itself and use this subscription to get a bigger value on something else. See below.
Let's Talk About Value
This box clocks in at $73.99. That's not a great value against the cost of this subscription ($49 plus $5 shipping). With the money I saved, I could maybe rent a campsite for the night.
To Wrap Up
Can you still get this box if you sign up today? Yes, the "Basecamp" is available at the time of this post. If you ever do miss out on something though, be sure to check back, because boxes usually return, or there are similar items.
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