Nomadik is a lifestyle subscription box for outdoor lovers. Every month, they send 3-6 items for outdoor adventures including gear, snacks, and multi-use items for $32.95 + shipping.
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About this Outdoors Subscription
The Subscription Box: Nomadik
The Cost: $32.95 every month + shipping ($4.99 to Pittsburgh). Save with longer subscription commitments.
The Products: Gear to explore the great outdoors, including one main product, 1-3 smaller products, and 1-2 educational or inspirational items
Ships to: The U.S. for $4.99 and International (for an additional charge)
Nomadik "Light The Night" Review
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There is a small trifold pamphlet that goes over the three items included in this month's box as well as Nomadik tips, the Nomadik challenge, and some brand discounts.
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Sun Company Versa 360 Rechargeable Headlamp - Retail Value $24.49
I was very excited for this. I'm a big fan of headlamps. I've been using them for camping, hiking, and just working around the house for 20 years. Not including this one, I currently have four stashed around the house ready to go. I've had a dozen or so over the years of all shapes and sizes, but this one was new for me. My first thought was, "Why would I need a headlamp that rotates 360 degrees? I don't need to illuminate anywhere but right in front of me." The answer is that it is a little more than a headlamp. The strap can be removed and the light is a clip that can be attached to a belt or hat. So it makes sense if you think of it on the bill of a hat. It has "20 different light combinations," which is true but just a bit of marketing. There are two lights which can be clicked multiple times for different options. One is a beam/soft beam/strobe. The other is diffused/soft diffused/red light/flashing red. The only combination you would conceivably use is beam and diffused at the same time for maximum light.
My nitpick with this headlamp is to get it to look down – which is the main thing you want a headlamp to do – you have to position it so that it's sticking straight out from your forehead. It doesn't simply tilt down. It tries to, but you couldn't read a book or prepare a campfire meal unless it's sticking straight out and down (pictured). For that reason, I like this item more as a hat clip. It would be more useful for runners and bikers as a way to be more visible. I do like the rechargeable option, but like anything rechargeable, you need to remember to plug it in once in a while or you'll be left in the dark. In my opinion, this item tries to do a little too much, but for the price it is a good entry-level headlamp. For all the places I have a headlamp, I don't have one in my car. So I think that's where I'll be putting this one.
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One80Light Light Diffusing Bag - Retail Value N/A
This drawstring bag is meant to hold your headlamp and then hang from something to make a little lantern. It'd be great to hang over a picnic table while you're making food or playing a game. I could definitely see myself just using this to hold small items inside my backpack and then I'll have it if I ever need to share a light. Pro tip: If you've brought a gallon of water camping with you, wrap your headlamp around it with the light facing into the jug for the same effect. Note: I couldn't find the bag for purchase by itself. It is a throw-in item for other purchases.
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Nite Ize Buglit LED Micro Flashlight - Retail Value $12.49
This is a neat little item that might come in handy if you need to illuminate something stationary. The legs are very pliable and can even be wrapped around a small branch or something. The light can be removed and attached to something like a keychain, which is more likely how I would use it. It's small, lightweight, and powerful.
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Coghlan's Reflective Guy Line, 25' - Retail Value $4.47
If you've been camping, you know tripping over tent strings is a constant worry. This 2mm reflective guy line is highly visible. So whether you're hanging food, securing your rainfly, or just want to your gear a little easier to find, this will help a great deal. Also, you just never know when you'll need a bit of string. I like to wrap this around my backpack strap so I never have to remember to bring it and it makes my pack stand out, whether at the site or if someone is following me on the trail.
Verdict: This month's Nomadik box was all about lighting it up. Although the headlamp isn't likely to replace my own, it's still great to have another one. You can never have too many headlamps. If I had to pick a favorite, I'd say the bug light is what I'm excited about the most. If my daughter doesn't steal it, I'm going to throw it on my keychain – sans legs. Overall, a thoughtful box. These are some items I would tell someone to buy if they were new to camping.
To Wrap Up:
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Just pick your plan, sign up, and fill out your profile. A themed adventure box will arrive on your doorstep, get ready to plan your next trip. We re-bill on the 5th, normally the cut-off date is the 14th (if you order before that you get the box that month, if not you get it the next month). We ship on the 24th each month (except December, we ship on the 20th).
Value Breakdown: At $37.94 ($32.95 + $4.99 to PA) for this box, each of the 4 items has an average cost of $9.49.
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