Angela D.
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My husband rolled his eyes when I said advent calendar. Then he opened the first door and it was a compass. He has not missed a morning since.
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The Advent Calendar He Won't Roll His Eyes At
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- 24 real outdoor tools, one behind every door: compass, wire saw, emergency blanket, paracord, fishing lures and more
- Not chocolate, not a gift card. Gear he keeps using on the water, at the campsite and in the truck
- Every tool pictured above, carry pouch included. By Christmas Eve the kit is complete
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Will he actually use it?
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That is the whole point. Compass, wire saw, paracord, thermal blanket, whistle, fishing lures: these are the things that end up in a hunting pack, a tackle box or the glove compartment. Nothing in here is a novelty that gets thrown away on the 26th.
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Angela D.
My husband rolled his eyes when I said advent calendar. Then he opened the first door and it was a compass. He has not missed a morning since.
He rolled his eyes. Then he opened door one.
This one changes that. Behind door one is a compass. Behind door two, a wire saw. Then an emergency blanket, paracord, a survival bracelet, fishing lures. 24 doors, 24 real tools.
He goes from rolling his eyes on December 1st to checking the calendar before his coffee. And on the 24th, everything goes into the carry pouch and he has a complete kit for the truck, the boat or the pack.
How it works with the Survival Advent Calendar
Four steps. Nothing to assemble.
Step 1.
The calendar arrives ready in its box. Put it on the counter or in the garage, wherever he passes every morning.
Step 2.
On December 1st he opens door one. Behind it is the first tool. That is when the eye-rolling stops.
Step 3.
One door a day until Christmas Eve. Every tool is different, and every one has a job.
Result.
24 tools in the included carry pouch. A complete kit he carries long after the holidays.
Survival Advent Calendar vs.the chocolate kind
Survival Advent Calendar vs.the chocolate kind
Both count down to Christmas. Only one of them is still in his pack in March.
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Survival Advent Calendar
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The chocolate kind
The usual
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24 different real tools, none of them candy
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Still in use in January
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Every item pictured and named before you buy
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Works for a grown man
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30-day money-back guarantee
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What actually makes a calendar for men good
It comes down to three things.
Real tools. Not plastic toys and not gimmicks. A compass that points north, a wire saw that cuts, a blanket that holds body heat.
No filler. 24 doors need 24 different tools. Every one of them is pictured and named above, so you know exactly what he gets before you order.
It adds up to something. On Christmas Eve the doors are empty and the pouch is full. That is a kit, not a pile of trinkets.
By Christmas Eve it is a complete kit
This is not something that gets thrown away on the 26th. When the calendar is empty, the pouch is packed: compass, saw, blanket, cord, lures, whistle, bracelet, all of it.
The hunters put it in the truck. The campers put it in the pack. The dads who said they were too old for this keep it in the garage and check it more than they admit.
What customers say
Verified reviews from customers who bought it.
4.8/5
Based on 48 reviews
5 stars
85.4%
4 stars
10.4%
3 stars
4.1%
2 stars
1 star
Corina H.
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I buy an advent calendar for my son every year and this is the first one he was actually excited about. Men are hard to get calendars for and this one was a hit.
Maria T.
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My son is usually very unimpressed with advent calendars these days. He really enjoyed this one. Useful items, and he keeps them.
Brooke W.
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Really cool gift. Everything is durable and almost all of it is useful outdoors. Perfect for the hunter who has everything.
Audra K.
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Bought it mostly as a joke because we joke about doomsday prepping. He ended up loving it and the whole kit is now in our go bag.
Justin R.
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My son loved it. Paracord, wire saw, fishing lures, compass. Good variety and good value for the money. I would say ages 10 and up.
Ellie N.
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I use the bracelet and the whistle on every hike. Does not need to be for men, I bought it for myself and I have used half of it out in the woods.
Vanessa K.
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Got this for my hunter husband and he was like a kid checking it every day. He will use every single item, so it was worth it.
E. French
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My hubby really enjoyed this for advent. The items each day were good quality and he was surprised more than once.
Dana L.
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Great idea, bought it for my 14 year old. I was tired of candy calendars nobody eats. A couple of items he will probably never use, but he opened every door.
Brian C.
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Seven days in and every door has been something different. Some practical, some more fun, all of it worth keeping. Definitely cooler than chocolate.
Dixie B.
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Got this for my 12 year old son. Items feel solid, not cheap and flimsy. He enjoyed it every day.
Tamara M.
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My kid has loved everything he has opened so far. Great for teenage boys.
Karine L.
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For the price this is a very good product. Lots of tools and small gear for my 12 year old to use in the woods.
Lauren T.
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My husband said he was too old for an advent calendar. He was wrong. He checked it before coffee every morning.
Jennifer P.
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Nice variety. One or two of the smaller items are more novelty than gear, but the compass, saw, blanket and paracord are the real thing.
Melissa C.
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My husband got me a beauty calendar so I got him this one. Every night we opened one together. Best December we have had.
Stephanie A.
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First year my sixteen year old did not roll his eyes at an advent calendar. That alone was worth it.
Heather S.
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Sent one to my dad across the country. He texted me a photo of every tool. On the 24th he sent the full pouch packed.
Robert T.
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Simple, well made, does exactly what it says. One tool a day and a pouch to keep them in.
Kimberly J.
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Managed to hide it until December 1st. Not easy with a husband who checks every package.
Ana R.
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Four days in and my son is loving it. Good useful stuff so far, a couple of doors were smaller items but he did not mind.
Nicole B.
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I have tried beer, jerky and hot sauce calendars for my husband. This is the only one he still uses in February.
Christina V.
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Bought for my son-in-law. He is hard to please, but this landed. He took the pouch on his first hunt in January.
Megan L.
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Decent calendar. Some of the tools are smaller than they looked in the photos. The compass and blanket are good, the spoon is a gimmick.
Patrick Y.
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Husband and two teenage boys, three calendars. December mornings were a competition over who got the best tool.
Gerardo F.
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Comes in a sturdy box and each tool has its own pull-out drawer. Our son is a happy camper, literally.
Scott R.
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The whole set is on my workbench in the garage. I did not expect to care about an advent calendar at 52.
Rachel D.
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My boyfriend is impossible to shop for. This was the first Christmas gift he actually used the same week.
Kevin H.
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Ordered late but it still got here before December. He had no idea, which in our house is a miracle.
Amanda P.
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Got two so my sons would stop fighting over the compass. Best decision of December.
Daniel G.
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Works exactly as described. The pouch is a bit tight when everything is in it, but it all fits.
Samantha G.
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The chocolate one he forgot about by the 5th. This one he opened every single day.
Jason K.
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Set the whole kit up on the shelf above his desk. Proudest I have seen my 15 year old about anything that was not a video game.
Elizabeth R.
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Bought for my nephew who is thirteen. His parents thanked me, he took it camping in the spring.
Andrew F.
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Arrived in great shape. Everything sat tight in the doors, nothing loose or rattling.
Victoria S.
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It is the one thing my teenager actually opened every single day in December.
Eric N.
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My wife got it for me. I said I did not need an advent calendar. I now own a wire saw and I am not giving it back.
Tiffany L.
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We are doing it again next year. No more chocolate calendars for the men in this house.
Joshua W.
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Every tool is actually different, not the same thing in 24 colors. That makes all the difference.
Laura M.
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Got it for my dad who fishes every weekend. He is using the lures and the pliers already.
Ryan M.
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Good variety. One of the doors was a little hard to open, but nothing broken and everything was there.
Rebecca A.
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Bought it for my husband who turned sixty. He packed the pouch for our hiking trip and made me check it was in the car.
Benjamin W.
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Simple, good looking, does exactly what it should. The blanket alone is worth having in the car.
Emily W.
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Better quality than I expected for the price. The wire saw and the compass are the real deal.
Gregory P.
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Solid concept. A few of the items feel like keychain trinkets. The bigger tools are good and my son uses them.
Nathan B.
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Father and son shared one and it worked fine. They argued over the compass, which is a good sign.
Ashley N.
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He asked me what he should get for Christmas since he already got this. That has never happened before.
Frequently asked questions
Are all 24 tools different?
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Yes. 24 doors, 24 different tools. All of them are pictured and named in the photos above, so there are no surprises you would not want.
What if he is not happy with it?
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It is rare, but it happens. That is why every order has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Contact us and you get the full amount back, no questions asked.
Does he need to know anything about survival?
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No. If he camps, fishes, hunts or just likes gear, he will know what to do with a compass and a wire saw. Beginners figure it out fast, that is half the fun.
Who is it for?
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Husbands, boyfriends, dads, brothers and sons who spend time outdoors. It also works for teenage boys who are too old for chocolate calendars, most parents say it is the first calendar in years their son actually opened every day.
How big are the tools?
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Pocket size. Everything is built to fit in the included carry pouch, which goes in a backpack or a glove box. This is compact everyday gear, not full-size camping equipment.
Is it suitable for kids?
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It contains fishing hooks, a wire saw and small parts, so we recommend ages 12 and up, with a parent involved for the younger ones.
Can I order more than one?
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Absolutely. Husband and son is the most common combination. Two or more in the same order lowers the price each, you can see it above the button.
How do I track my order?
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You get a tracking number by email as soon as the order ships.
Is payment secure?
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Completely. All transactions are encrypted through Shopify Payments. You can pay by credit or debit card.
Can I give it as a gift?
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That is what almost everyone does. The box looks good on its own, no wrapping needed. Hide it until December 1st and let door one do the talking.
What if he is not happy with it?
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It is rare, but it happens. That is why every order has a 30-day money-back guarantee. Contact us and you get the full amount back, no questions asked.
Who is it for?
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Husbands, boyfriends, dads, brothers and sons who spend time outdoors. It also works for teenage boys who are too old for chocolate calendars, most parents say it is the first calendar in years their son actually opened every day.
Is it suitable for kids?
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It contains fishing hooks, a wire saw and small parts, so we recommend ages 12 and up, with a parent involved for the younger ones.
How do I track my order?
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You get a tracking number by email as soon as the order ships.
Can I give it as a gift?
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That is what almost everyone does. The box looks good on its own, no wrapping needed. Hide it until December 1st and let door one do the talking.
What our customers say
Excellent! 4.8/5 based on 3,146 reviews
Best purchase in a long time!
Bought it for the grandkids and ended up ordering one for myself. Super easy to order and quick replies from customer service when I had a question.
Margaret K.
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One of my best buys!
This is truly one of my best purchases ever. The kids open the door before they even get dressed, so happy!
Joanna M.
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The whole family loves it!
Bought it before December and was pleasantly surprised. No chocolate, no sugar, just something new every morning. The whole family loves it!
Anna L.
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Perfect Christmas gift
Gave it to my sister who is impossible to shop for. She sent me a photo of the door every day in December. Thank you!
Marianne P.
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Fast shipping and nice quality
Ordered on Tuesday, had the package on Friday. Looked exactly like the pictures, and the quality is better than I expected.
Hank M.
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Will shop here again
Third time ordering from Velora. Always the same: nice packaging, fast delivery and products that do what they promise.
Eric S.
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