# Masculine Gift Baskets A Man Crate Put Everything a Guy Would Want into One Awesome Present By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-05-08 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-crate References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2013/05/man-crates/) & [mancrates](http://www.mancrates.com) Men are notoriously hard to shop for (myself not included), so something like the Man Crate is going to let wives and girlfriends breathe a sigh of relief. Packing everything a guy could want into one, no-nonsense, no-frills container, Man Crates offer customers the ability to quickly snag a [gift for a guy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shaving-and-beard-care) that's guaranteed to please. Although the process is super simple, you'll still have to decide on which Man Crate you're going to get the guy in your life. Will he be best suited to the [Zombie Survival Crate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/man-cold-relief-kit) or is the [Whiskey Lover's option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-gifting) the one for him? Regardless of the choice, the Man Crate will arrive in a relatively simple package that gets straight to business and doesn't bother with wrapping paper or bows, which -- if you're getting him one of these to begin with -- he won't miss anyways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Personalized Gift Boxes:** Opportunity to disrupt the traditional gift-giving market by offering customizable gift boxes tailored specifically for different interests and preferences. - **No-frills Packaging:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create minimalistic packaging that focuses on functionality and sustainability, eliminating the need for excessive wrapping materials. - **Subscription Gift Services:** Opportunity to create a subscription-based model for gift-giving, where customers receive curated gift boxes regularly, providing a continuous surprise and delight experience for recipients. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in the e-commerce industry to create a platform that specializes in personalized gift box options for online shoppers. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retail stores to develop and offer their own line of no-frills gift boxes, appealing to customers who prefer simplicity and efficiency. - **Logistics and Shipping:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to optimize the packaging and shipping process for gift boxes, ensuring timely delivery and reducing environmental impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxurious Men's Grooming Gift Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxurious-mens-grooming-gift-sets.md) - [Father's Day Grooming Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-well-groomed-essentials.md) - [Mens Underwear Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manmade.md) - [Floral Meat-Made Gifts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beef-jerky-flower-bouquet.md) - [Pet Parent Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-parent-gift-box.md) - [Digital Experience Gifting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memory-crate.md) - [Seductive Valentine’s Day Bouquets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-x-trojan.md) - [Minimalist Masculine Skincare Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skincare-routine.md) - [Boozy Essentials Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beer-lovers-gift-set.md)