46 AMERICAN SURVIVAL GUIDE [OCTOBER 2019]
FEELING
LUCKY?
The Battlbox mystery box offers gear with a twist. Sometimes you just
can’t get enough, and the waiting time between Battlbox deliveries may
be too long for you to bear, so what do you do? You add a little excite-
ment to your life and select the Mystery Box option when it’s offered!
These packages feature not only gear, equipment and supplies from
previous shipments, but also include never-before-seen items that only
those people adventurous enough to snag the Mystery Box get to enjoy.
In addition, as an added bonus, one lucky recipient will receive a high-
end, top quality knife as a surprise in their box, which adds even more to
the thrill and anticipation of your box’s arrival.
Newmysteryboxesarereleasedabouteveryfourtosixweeksdepend-
ingupondemand.Sign-uponthewaitinglistisrecommendedsoyou
don’tmissout.› Above right: When
hunger strikes, this
pack of roasted
pumpkin seeds will
hit the spot and give
you a needed burst
of energy. Photo by
Michael D’Angona‹ Left: Don’t think a
notebook is useless
when in the great
outdoors. This leath-
er-covered item can
be used for leaving
notes along your
trail, jotting down
local landmarks,
or even using the
paper as tinder in
a pinch. Photo by
Michael D’AngonaTHE DOWNSIDE
The only thing I’d like to change is the read-
ability of the printed information included
within the box. This pamphlet was two sided.
One side explains the pricing and value of
that month’s four box options, and it was
clear and concise. However, the opposite
side, with an explanation of the box’s con-
tents, was very difficult to read. The font size
was extremely small and the white lettering
with black background appeared blurry tothe point that the lines and words were difficult to read.
Bear in mind that this isn’t a huge problem, but when I took my time focused intently to read
the information, I discovered a lot of details and interesting information. A simple solution to
correct this problem would be to use a larger card stock, which would in turn make it possible to
increase the size of the print, making for an easier read. It’s a shame that many people may toss
this card away because of the difficulty in reading the very detailed and informative material
about the box’s gear.FINAL THOUGHTS
In a sea of subscription services and, more specifically, those that focus on survival or self-re-
liance, the Battlbox is a very sound choice, both for its quality and its usefulness. It’s also a fact
that people are different in both needs and wants so Battlbox box offers four choices to fulfill
their monthly “thirst” for gear. Remember, quality and quantity are two very different things. A
lot of junk is just that, junk. If you want reliable, practical gear, then it’s time to go full-on into
battle with this amazing service!