It’s Christmas Eve!
As exciting as that statement is, it is also quite nerve racking. See, we take on our Santa duties as well as we possibly can but often leave ourselves out aside from a few small gifts here and there. Every single year, as soon as Christmas Eve arrives, I drive myself crazy with the thought of “I should have gotten him this…” or “he probably would’ve loved that.” Usually, our gifts to one another are very practical gifts – new socks in the stocking, replacement items for the kitchen, a gift card to pick out some clothes, homemade cookies, a pair of work boots, etc. It’s almost always the things that we need opposed to the things we’d ask Santa for. It works though, and, really, I kind of like it that way. Regardless, every year, I still “what if” myself in regard to his gifts. I know that I cannot be alone on this one. After all, men are hard to shop for, right? Or are they…?
Recently I was introduced to a quite amazing little company that completely flips the tables on men’s gift giving. Until now, men have been the ones that are difficult to shop for while we women are normally impressed with the obvious jewelry and a nice dinner. However, after stumbling upon this particular company, my mindset has done a complete turnaround and I’m quite convinced that it is, in fact, us women that are the difficult ones. I bet you’re all scratching your heads and wondering how on Earth this is possible so let me clue you in…
ManCrates! Think of it as a gift basket of sorts, with all of your favorite items in one place. All wrapped up and ready to go upon ordering, all of the goodies that’d make it onto your Santa list suddenly arrive at your doorstep. If this “basket” existed for us women, we’d surely be hinting at it regularly, wouldn’t we? Well, we have to give this one to the men because ManCrates, after all, is tailored for the boys. And (not so) secretly, it makes our shopping a breeze, ladies! No need for wandering the tool and outdoor isles aimlessly anymore. Just browse their website and find the crate best suited for your man. With more than 25 different options available, there is surely something for everyone.
Now, most men aren’t really the gift basket type; the fancy basket, the nicely wrapped enclosure, the fancy bow, all of that gets torn apart anyway. Men are simple and, nine times out of ten, they’d prefer their gifts to be simple as well. However, that being said, simplicity has to come with some sort of cool factor. That is where ManCrates comes in. No bows, ribbons, or fluff, it’s a gift basket for real men! A crate and a crowbar; it’s simple and (very!) cool.
Not only can these manly men tear open their gifts but they get to do so with a good ol’ handy crowbar! Break out the big guns, boys! It’s time to go to work!
Recently ManCrates sent me their Outdoor Survival Crate to try out. I was quite excited to give it to him and, since he is an avid outdoors guy, I was anxious to see what he thought of it. Now, expletive language aside, in more or less words he basically acted like a little kid on Christmas morning at the sheer thought of getting to, quite literally, tear into his crate. Crowbar in hand, he ripped off the top and, yet again, yelled out in joy upon seeing all of the goodies inside.
This particular box included the following:
- Ultralight and compact GSI Halulite Minimalist 1-Person Cookset
- Pot that converts into an insulated mug
- Silicone lid and sipper top
- Silicone gripper
- Compact telescoping spoon
- Collapsible cook stove
- 5-in-1 Multi-tool with carrying bag
- 5 interchangeable tool heads (shovel, saw, pickaxe, hammer, hatchet)
- Built-in compass
- Paracord knife with firestarter
- Authentic FM21-76 Army Survival Field Manual
- 50 feet of paracord
- Emergency Survival blanket
- Emergency glow sticks
- Pemmican Meal Bar
- Beef Jerky
After ranting off all of the hundred plus ways that he’d be able to use the gear, he even added the idea of using the crate itself for storage within his vehicle. When all was said and done, don’t think that the excitement ended there. Since this crate full of manly goodies was something that actually peaked his interest, I witnessed him sit back and enjoy a book (the included Field Manual) for the first time, well, ever!
Now this was a very easy gift for me to choose. We go off-roading and camping quite often and there is always the chance possibility of getting stuck out in the wilderness. Thankfully, with his nifty new ManCrates gear, we will never, truly, be stuck with nothing.
In the morning, you boil water and whip up some hard-earned grub while consulting your dog-eared copy of the Army Field Manual. With luck, the only hairy situation you’ll have is the prodigious beard that will inevitably sprout during your walkabout, but it helps to have the backup. Channeling John Wayne with a little cowboy coffee, you toast your first night of survival. Nature, 0. You, 1. You feel invigorated. You make short work of striking camp, and take your bearings. If you end up in a staring contest with a mountain lion, you’ll be ready. It’s going to be a good weekend.
Whether you are shopping for the outdoorsman type like my guy, a diehard sports fan, a lay-it-all-on-the-line with a bluff poker enthusiast, a new father, a grill master, or even the lead zombie hunter come the apocalypse, ManCrates has what you are looking for… and exactly what your man wants.
Buy:
You can purchase the same Outdoor Survival Crate that we received along with the entire line of ManCrates products directly from their website at www.ManCrates.com. Prices start as low as $24.99. Same-day shipping as well as APO shipping are available.
Connect:
Be sure to keep up with all things ManCrates via their social media outlets on Facebook and Twitter to stay up to date on all of the latest news, best gifting tips, giveaways, sale prices, new product releases, and more!
Father, husband, son, grandfather, uncle, or friend… get your man what he really wants for Christmas: ManCrates.
*Randi received the above product(s), free of charge, to facilitate this review. All opinions are those of the reviewer only.
Erin
This is all sorts of awesome! I bet The Mister would love to get a ManCrate – maybe for a just because gift 🙂
Melissa
My dad would have loved this for Christmas… maybe for his birthday!
Pat Walker Pinkston
Fabulous gift idea.
Holly Thomas
I am thinking about getting it for my Husband for his Birthday.
Sandra VanHoey
Gosh, my nephew would love this. Everything in it and he loves going camping with his 2 kids and would find all of this useful. I have to tel my sister about this for him
Janet W.
What a bunch of great “man items” in the man crate! My husband and son in law would love to receive this!
Lori Thomas
My hubby would really enjoy the man crate!
Marti Tabora
These are great. I’m definitely getting them for my husband and my son. Thanks.
Robin O
Great idea! I wish I had known about this before Christmas…but it’s still a good gift option.
Julie Wood
I think that the Mancrate is a very good idea to get for the man in your life. I know my son would love to get a man crate filled with goodies. I think this would be a great birthday or Christmas present. I will have to look into getting one!
Margie
This is a great gift idea! Men are always difficult to buy for. I like that the box is a crate, and not a fancy package with ribbon. Thanks for sharing.
Amy Z.
This sounds like a great gift idea – I always have a hard time shopping for the guys!
Dorothy Teel
Wow these are neat, I have never heard of this company before, but I love the camping man crates, my son would love this, I like a bunch of other people find it hard to find something for hubby and one of my sons at times, like this idea
Kelly Nicholson
i won this in a blog a year ago..they work great…thanks
ANN*H
To bad they didnt have these advertised before Christmas it would be a nice gift for the outdoors men . All they would need to survive when their not in their man cave.Thanks for the information on these. Would make a cool gift for any occasion.
Jennie
How funny! I’m sure dh would love something like this.
Rhonda Martin
It’s so hard to find cool gifts for men but this would actually be awesome for my guy. He would love the Outdoorsman Crate or the Gone Fishing Crate. Actually if they had put in a camouflage backpack with either of them crates and a compact single man tent it would be perfect! Just grab your packed backpack and take off camping , ATV’n or Fishing. Just grab the backpack and go for it. He would love opening a man crate and finding all those manly items lol.
Kelly Ann T.
My nephews would love this. Considering this for their upcoming birthdays.
Gigi @myfabfitforties
I think this is such a cool idea! There’s so many subscription boxes and other type of gift baskets for women, it’s nice to see that someone remembered the guys who love getting surprises too! The packaging is great! I’m definitely remembering this for my Husband’s birthday!
Danielle E
I love these what a great idea. I love the crate. the perfect gift for those hard to buy for guys
Dana Rodriguez
That is really great for the guys that love to camp or hunt.Wonderful gift idea!
Georgia Beckman
Wow! This would make a great gift for either of my sons or sons in law! Thanks for the review!
Carol L
This is so awesome. What a great idea for the man , his own crow bar. 🙂 They never loose that little boy when they are excited. Loved your review and I think I love Man Crates because how wonderful and easy is gift giving going to be from here on in. 🙂
Thanks again for introducing me to a unique product.
Carol L
Cynthia C
Great idea for outdoors people.
Jessica Souza (Collins-Chocolatier on FB)
Awesome, great idea!
shirley
I love this, I am thinking for hubby’s birthday.
kjasus
what a great idea, something to keep in the trunk of the car
Mary Anderson
My brother loves to camp and this will be perfect for his birthday!
KELLY MCGREW
these are so awesome! who would’ve thought they’d have a “box” for men! so cool.
Seyma Shabbir
I am so into zombie movies! This would be great for a zombie fan or camping enthusiast!
David Heath
this would be cool
Sarah L
Ahem.. I’d like this assortment of great stuff. And I’m not a guy. Stereotyping again. I don’t like pink either.
Mya Murphy
I don’t have a man in my life, at the present, but I would think most any man would love this!!
jenifer moore
ty for the post
Stacy
I love the three zombie crates, they would make great gifts for my husband and my brother! I love that it even comes with Twinkies (well, it says SPAM now, but I am sure since Twinkies are available again they will be back to Twinkies in no time).
Gina Ferrell
What a great gift for my husband. This would be a perfect gift for him for Father’s Day.
Gianna
Looks like i’d like them too!
frank m
I always think I should have some survival supplies Just in case
Meg Tucker
YES! I have to get my boo one of these!!
mrsshukra
Good to know about Mancrates! Thanks for sharing!
Eileen Richter
this one cracked me up. Not because it was oh so funny but it is OH so true! my hubby and two sons would love to have a whack at that crate…and I will take a look at the other crates. Starting price looks affordable so have to see what they have. I am thinking some kind of beer making kit, some bacon and some beef jerky, some hot fries and a couple of good old 80’s and 90’s movies would make it in my husbands crate. And some air freshener for the bathroom. And a hammer and tape measure he ALWAYS misplaces and goes to guy a new one way too often. Oh and bandaids. LOTS of bandaids!
Along with a book on how to buy a WIFE a few of her favorite things. haha. I mean that is really all he truly NEEDS in life. A happy wife! (the rest is just small details;)
Allison Downes
This is a good idea and looks like it will make a great gift. I like that they have same day shipping. Thank you for sharing!
Amy Orvin
You are right. Men are very hard to gift for. My brother would love this. He loves yard work ,fixing things, gardening , anything outdoors.
Anne
What a fun idea! I’ve bookmarked the page for future reference. A “geek crate” would be perfect for my spouse–hope they come out with more fun combos like that!
catherine copeland
this certainly would make a great gift for my husband
elfette
you thought of everything
Jennifer T
Great gift idea!
Cathy Jarolinm
My Husband is hard to buy for. But this is something new.. I ought to try it out and see if it works on him.. Lol. Thankyou for posting.. My son in laws would probably enjoy these..
angela smith
looks great for someone to give to a man in their life.
Megan
Wow every man in my life would love this as a gift. Wish I saw this for Christmas but there is always birthdays.
kristin sims
i love this! this would make a great “manly” birthday present in addition to xmas. it is SO hard to find any type of “basket” or should i say mix of things that doesn’t look totally feminine….the crate is cute and definitely makes the perfect gift! thanks for introducing me to this!
kathy pease
My hubby and son would love the Performance Sports Crate..What a great idea 🙂
Shannon Wilkovich
Would love this!
kathy dalton
my son would love this man chest. He loves anything tools and anything outdoors.
Bridgette Friedman
Guys are so hard to buy for, I bet this would be a hit!! Thanks for sharing such a great gift idea!
Susan G
I think I am going to acquire a gift package for my y boyfriend for his birthday that is coming up in a few months
laurie
my sons would love this
RANDY FULGHAM
THIS IS A GREAT IDEAL-THANKS FOR SHARING
susan king
I love it and I’ll be looking at man crates for my hubby, son, and 3 son in-laws next Christmas ! Thank you for posting this !!