A few weeks ago Kona Kase offered to send me a Kase to test out and review. If you haven’t heard of the company, it’s similar to Birchbox or KLUTCHclub, but the contents are geared towards runners and triathletes.
You’re billed $15 on the 10th of each month, and the Kases are shipped out (for free!) on the 15th. You can cancel your subscription at any time if you decide the products just aren’t worth the value or you’re in a financial pinch.
When I returned home from my trip to San Diego, I had a bright red-orange Kona Kase waiting for me!
With a handwritten note inside – such a great personal touch!
And now for the goods:
Hits:
- PR Bar (love these! Ashley introduced me to them. The chocolate PB flavor tastes like a Reese’s)
- Clif Bar (probably my least favorite flavor, but we have boxes of all the others in our house at all times)
- Honey Stinger Waffle
- PICKY BARS!! (really excited about this because I’ve been dying to try them)
- Shot Bloks (I’ve been using Honey Stinger Chews lately but these are always great to have on hand)
Misses:
- Cytomax (not a huge fan of powdered drink mixes)
- Hammer Heed (see above)
- Headache Relief (not interested)
- Gu (I’m still burnt out on Gu from my marathon last fall)
Overall Thoughts
Would I spend my own money monthly on a Kona Kase? I would have to say yes. I gave the thumbs up to 50% of the products in the box and the value for those {full-size} items is comparable, especially with shipping included. This service allows you the opportunity to try things you may not have otherwise purchased. Who knows? You may find your dream pre-race bar or an amazing recovery drink!
Would you be interested in Kona Kase? What are your thoughts on these monthly boxed deliveries? Have you tried any before?
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Ohh, this sounds kinda cool! I’m always curious about the different options out there. Thanks for sharing!
Love that this is just for runners and it’s definitely reasonably priced! I worry that I wouldn’t like the items, though–I’ve had that happen with a service like a Birch Box, and then it was just a waste of money, ya know?
Very cool! Like the price and I am always in the market for new running fuel and such. I would give it a try!
I would give it a try, love my Birchbox! I live out in the northwoods of Wisconsin so I don;t often get to see and try new products, especially in the fitness area, it’s a little higher priced than Birchbox but the products look full sized?
this is awesome! let me know know if you liked the picky bar!
You have me very intrigued by this! What do you think of Honey Stingers? I can’t do Gu (it makes me gag) so I usually go with SportsBeans but lately they’re tasting like cough syrup to me. I want to try the Honey Stingers but the hefty price tag makes my credit card cry a little bit. Also, I am interested in Birchbox, but considering I spend about 12 hours each day in a lab around rodents, I don’t really think they care how I look lol.