*Enter code BLUEPACK, BLACKPACK, ORANGEPACK, or GREENPACK at checkout to receive the free Gregory Nano Waistpack Mini in the color of your choice when you sign up for a 6- or 12-Month Cairn Subscription. Not valid for existing subscribers or for gifts. Your Gregory Nano Waistpack Mini will ship separately from your first Cairn Collection to the shipping address provided upon sign up. 6 and 12-Month subscriptions cannot be cancelled / refunded midterm. Cannot be combined with other offers or applied to orders after they've been placed. Offer available while supplies last. Offer valid for shipping addresses in US and Canada only.
How It Works
Subscribe to Cairn
Choose an Original monthly or Obsidian quarterly delivery of new outdoor products. Or gift Cairn to your favorite trail buddy.
DISCOVER NEW GEAR
Receive outdoor products monthly (up to $50 value) or quarterly (up to $350 value), curated for you.
REVIEW & EARN REWARDS
Earn points for reviewing your new gear. Redeem your points in the Cairn Shop for apparel, free boxes, and gifts for friends!
Sample Monthly Collections
Sample Obsidian Collections
More Than Great Gear
See what members and industry experts have to say about their journey with Cairn.
“The Best Subscription Service for Gear Enthusiasts and Outdoor Adventurists.”
Men's Journal
"Thanks so much for all of your hard work to make our lives more enjoyable. I love the fact that I can grab my gear and not have to worry about going to the store. These products are high quality and I know anything I receive in my box will be AWESOME!!"
Laura V.
Lakewood, CO
“Becoming a Cairn subscriber will make you a more engaged, curious, and informed adventurer.”
Outside Magazine
"Cairn is the best way to get awesome new backpacking gear without the headache of going out to the stores! Pretty much everything I've received thus far has found a place in my backpack!"
Trip P.
Guyton, GA
“Cairn’s subscription boxes regularly deliver the latest gear right to your doorstep.”
Backpacker Magazine
"Excited to see several products that we have received from Cairn rated among the best backpacking products in Backpacker magazine!! Thanks Cairn!"
Kevin N.
Saint Albans, WV
“GearJunkie has based several reviews on products first discovered through Cairn boxes.”
"I like the variety of gear and the surprises every month. Keep the great gear and surprises coming!"
Ann H.
Omaha, NE
"This is by far the most consistently useful, surprising, and valuable subscription box I've ever had and I don't plan on quitting any time soon. Keep it up!"
Jason L.
Spring Lake, MI
"Always excited for these collections, it's like a present to myself and I can see myself staying on for quite some time."
Eric L.
La Grande, OR
What's Inside Our Collections?
We never spoil the surprise of what new products you’ll discover in your collection, but here are some examples of the types of items you can expect. Oh, and be sure to complete your subscriber profile so we can curate the products that best match your outdoor lifestyle.
Apparel
Socks Gloves Beanies
Gear
Lighting Hydration Cookware
Food & Energy
Energy bars Trail snacks Drink mixes
Skin Care
Sun products Insect repellants Lip balms
Emergency
First-Aid kits Fire starters Navigation tools
FAQ
Do you curate each box just for me?
No, we don't curate individual collections for every single subscriber (we'd need soooooo many elves to manage that), but when we do curate variations, your profile will help us determine which collection is the best fit for you. For example, when we curate an activity-specific collection, we'll prioritize you to receive it if you've ranked that activity in your top choices. Do us, and yourself, a solid by providing us the best possible information so that we can deliver the goods to get you out there!
When will I get my boxes?
Your first Cairn Box will arrive 1-2 weeks after you sign up (note that international deliveries can take up to 3 weeks). All following boxes will arrive the middle of the month, with tracking information sent out 3-4 days ahead of time.
Obsidian subscriptions are shipped the first week of March, June, September, and December. Sign up any time of the year to receive the following collections...
March - May | Spring Obsidian
June - August | Summer Collection
September - November | Fall Collection
December - February | Winter Collection
Depending on your location, Obsidian may be shipped either USPS or FedEx (note that international deliveries can take up to 3 weeks). If you provide a PO Box, we may reach out and request a physical address.
When will I be billed?
When you sign up, you will be charged for the duration you have selected (1-, 6-, or 12-month for our monthly service or every 3-months for our quarterly Obsidian service). All subscriptions* auto renew on the 1st day of their renewal month.
Exceptions:
1-month subscribers who sign up after the 20th of the month will be billed on the 10th day of their second month. Starting with their third month, they will fall into our standard 1st of the month billing cadence.
Obsidian subscribers who sign up after the 20th of February, May, August, and November will be billed on the 15th day of the following month. Starting with their third shipment, they will fall into our standard billing cadence: March 1st, June 1st, September 1st, and December 1st.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes, but we'd hate to see you go. If you decide to say goodbye, the auto-renewal at the end of your current term will be canceled.
Complete 100% of your profile and we’ll add 25 points to your account!
Has something changed? Just make your updates here by the 1st of the month in order for your changes to be taken into consideration for the next collection you receive. A single profile will apply to all subscriptions tied to an email address. Need help? Email us at orders@getcairn.com.
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We don't curate individual collections for every single subscriber (we'd need soooooo many elves to manage that), but when we do curate variations, your profile will help us determine which collection is the best fit for you. For example, when we curate an activity-specific collection, we'll prioritize you to receive it if you've ranked that activity in your top choices. Do us, and yourself, a solid by providing us the best possible information so that we can deliver the goods to get you out there!
Basic Info
Sizing
In the event that we curate apparel or gear items that require sizing, we'll use this information to determine the right fit for you. Each category below includes a range of sizing options based on what is typically offered by outdoor brands. As this changes, we will make updates to the sizing options available. We make every effort to ensure that we select products that are available in each size, and follow brand recommendations on alternative product or size options if some sizes are not available.
Other Preferences
Sometimes we curate products that require us to know a little more about you than just your favorite outdoor activities. Selecting the box indicates that you AGREE with the statement that follows.
What activities would you like to see product from?
Rank your top five activities you'd like to receive products for, both non-winter and winter. We do not curate individual collections for every customer, but when we partner with a brand that has an activity-specific item we'll use your profile to see if it's a match.
What activities do you do most frequently?
Rank the top five activities you most frequently participate in, and tap the bullseye to tell us how frequently you participate. Don’t see your activity of choice? Email us at orders@getcairn.com.
Your Outdoor Personality
Let’s get deep, friend. Now that we’ve got the who, what and when, let’s dive into the why and how. The more we “get” you, the better the curations will be.
