The FOX Box

What's in the box: A mix of new survival, prepping and bushcraft gear from various brands, plus a handmade leather item from The FOX Workshop.

The FOX Box is a monthly subscription box from The FOX Workshop, a small UK maker. It is aimed at preppers, survivalists and bushcraft fans. The site calls it the UK's first and only prepping, survival and bushcraft subscription box. Each box pairs new outdoor and survival gear with a leather item handmade in the workshop, which gives it a personal touch that mass market boxes often lack. The owner says they pack every box themselves and send every box insured. They also promise to replace missing or damaged items if you get in touch. The site quotes an average box value of £60 to £65, but it does not list past contents in detail, so that figure is hard to check. The main caution is the website itself. It runs on a basic Weebly template and refers to a June box numbered 007. It also says PayPal sign up is "back soon" and sends monthly subscribers to a separate Cratejoy store. Much of this reads as out of date, so check which way to order is current and confirm when the next box ships before you pay. If you like handmade leather and want to support a one person British business, this is an appealing niche box, but its patchy online presence means you should do some homework first.