Getting a gift for your momon Mother’s Day is great, but surprising her every month is even better.Signing her up for a subscription box service is a delightful way to show her you’re thinking about her all year. It’s also an opportunity to get her gear at a discount—subscription services often partner with brands to include gear at prices lower than what they’d normally cost. But how do you pick the right one? These days, companies deliver monthly installments of everything from to . We selected five of our favorites, each well-suited for a variety of outdoor enthusiasts. It’s not necessary to commit to a yearly or even monthly subscription for any of these services. You can see ifMomlikes the box with a one-time delivery, then re-up the subscription if she’s into it.
Price: From $30
Delivery Frequency: Ships three days after initial order;subsequent boxesarriveduring the middle of the month.
curates boxes based on an individual’s specific outdoor interests. When you sign up, Cairn prompts you to fill out a brief survey of the giftee’s favorite activities. The items in each delivery range from gear and apparel to food and skin care products. If your mom’s getting into backpacking, perhaps she’ll receive a or a for the trail. She won’t know what’s in the box before it arrives—that would ruin the surprise!—but Cairn partners with reputablecompanies like Black Diamond, Cotopaxi, and Hydro Flask to deliver gear at a discount. At ϳԹ, we like this service so much that we collaborated with Cairn last summer and picked out gear for three different adventure kits.
Price: $32
Delivery Frequency: Ships same day if ordered before 1 p.m.;arrives two to four business days later.
If your giftee has a penchant for running, cycling, snacking, or snacking while cycling, the Rider Giftbox is a good fit for her lifestyle. is staffed by athletes who handpick endurance and fuel products for each box to help cyclists and runners gear up for high-output days and recharge afterward. Each shipment contains up to 15 items, includingsnacks from brands like Skratch Labs and Tailwind Nutrition, both of which were included in ourroundup of the best fuel of 2019.
Price: From $45
Delivery Frequency: Arrives as a one-time gift, but recipient can renew itmonthly.
If the mom in your life is a bona fide yogi, gym shark, oraproponent of athleisure, . All you have to do is take a quick quiz on her behalf and YogaClub’s stylists do the rest. Workout apparel from brands we love, like Columbia, Manduka, and Beyond Yoga, will be delivered right to her doorstep. The Guru box ($79) has three items: leggings, a sports bra, and a tank. There’salso a $65 option that includes two piecesand a $45 box that contains a pair of leggings. If she receives an item she’s not in love with, returns are free.
Price: From $16
Delivery Frequency: Monthly;ships three business day after ordering;subsequent boxesarrivemonthly based on the first ship date.
Is your momtrying to spend more time in her waders? has a variety of boxes, ranging from a $16 optionwith five baitsto a $37 kitwith up to 16.Sign-up is easy: First, specify the type of fish the giftee is angling for. (This company typicallyfocuses onbass, but there’s a range.)Then, choose the box size you want delivered––Regular, XL, or Tournament. Finally, pick a delivery frequency, ranging from a one-time drop to once a month.No matter which box you choose, your recipient will get a steep discount on bait.
Price: From $32
Delivery Frequency: Ships betweenthe 24th and 27th of each month.
A one-time delivery from costs $32, but the retail price of everything inside is guaranteed to be more than $50. Nomadik is the subscription we recommend giving to a mom whospends her weekends on the trails.This company provides gear upgrades, like drysacks and hydration bladders,that are crucial for outdoor endeavors. To sign up, , emphasizing her hobby of choice. Past boxes have included gear specifically designed for use at base camp, onlong hikes, and forweekend camping trips. If your momisn’t into what she receives, she can return it for a refund.