5 Creative Turnkey Kit Ideas

May 17, 2021

If you haven’t noticed, turnkey kits and subscription boxes are all the rage these days. You can find fun, creative, and beautifully packaged kits of all types – adventure, craft, science, PPE, and more – pretty much everywhere you look. Smaller business 3rd party sites like Etsy.com and larger companies like Kiwico.com offer programs with monthly crate shipments where customers can experience unique packages related to any type of kitting option for everything from kids activities to goodies for pets. Each kit is thoughtfully procured and then packaged and fulfilled. The beauty of the turnkey kit is that it’s applicable to almost any and every business, consumer or networking/brand building scenario; new hire kits, adventure travel, kid’s art kits, scrapbooking, sports enthusiasts – the sky’s the limit. One thing we know for certain is this; they’re always a hit! When done well, these prefab kits can even turn into monthly subscription boxes. We’ve put together a few of our favorite turnkey kit ideas below to help give you a bit of inspiration!

What is a Turnkey Kit?

A turnkey kit is any packaged box of materials or products that provide customers or recipients with everything they need to complete a project, enjoy a specific experience, or get them started with a specific cause. An example of a fun turnkey kit idea might be a virtual picnic kit. In this case, a business or organization carefully sources branded picnic-related products like a picnic basket, glasses, a cutting board/cheese knife set, and packaged food products to create a true picnic-in-a-box experience for their constituents. Not only is the kit memorable, but the items in it have also real staying power as branded items that can be used over and over again re-emphasizing the brand. 

Many businesses use turnkey kits to welcome new employees, promote events, as customer appreciation gifts or as gifts for members or donors. Some of the most fun turnkey kits, however, are of the variety that are offered to individuals as a first experience. Often thought of as branding kits, these packages are oftentimes packed with eye-catching creative elements and carefully thought out packaging to provide a highly detailed and true one-of-a-kind experience. Wellness and fitness kits, tech kits, travel or eco-friendly swag are all top of mind . . . .even beach kits with fun branded toys and essentials like sunscreen, lip balm, and insect spray are high up on our list! 

5 of Our Favorite Turnkey Kit Ideas

Let’s be honest, you could put a kit together for just about every hobby, scenario, and/or purpose. If your business or organization is looking to add fulfillment kits to your inventory of marketing offerings, whether it’s for professional swag purposes or you’re looking to offer something for retail, ProList is here to help. We’ll help you turn your creative ideas into the perfect kit. As a starting point, check out a few of our favorite turnkey kit ideas below.

Outdoor Adventure Kit – A kit like this could include a compass, a quality water bottle, a travel first aid kit, binoculars, and maybe a laminated backpackers survival guide for travelers on the go. Flashlights, backpacks, and even a multi-purpose tool are all great options to include in this type of kit. Want to up the appeal? ProList can help you find a quality travel pack or collapsible cooler or to load up the value for this one.

For adventure kits, include survival products, first aid items, and even cooking and camping gear. You can find items like this compass on our products and promotional items on our site.

Brand in a Box Kit – Hear us out – this type of kit has a huge variety of applications, including some you may not have even considered! If you’re a brand that relies on influencer marketing, brand in a box kits are right up your alley. These also apply to new acquisition situations, new partnerships, sponsorships, and even work when securing relationships with new vendors and other merchants. Of course, we can help you source great products that you can personalize with your brand colors and messaging, but if you’re a business that sells your own products, this is a fantastic opportunity to up the ante and get creative. Design colorful and unique packing that includes fliers, informational pamphlets, and brand value messaging. Boom! Instant hit.

Wine tumblers, glass markers, and even wine bottle openers are items we can source to help your kit come to life! Customize them, or leave them blank, we’ll help you find the perfect products.

Cupcake Baking Kit – It’s not just the cupcake boxes that are hot ticket items. Offering experience kits like these for people of all ages can be a super fun way for people to spend time together, and it can also provide some great organic asset leverage for your business. Include silicone baking cups, some icing tips, a variety of fancy sprinkles, some spatulas, and maybe a fun apron, and you’ve got the start of a pastry chef! ProList will help you design fun, bright, colorful quality instructional print materials and inserts (these can include hashtags for sharing on social!), and we’ll walk you through your packaging options to make your customer’s eyes widen when they open your kit.

For a workplace survival kit, a personalized frame might be a nice touch to add to someone’s desk. This is a great item for anyone who spends a lot of time in the office! You can find items like this, and other office supplies and accessories on our product site.

There are certainly thousands of turnkey kit ideas just waiting to be executed, and we’re here to make all of your ideas come to life! You can check out the thousands of products and items we’ve got available already, but don’t fret if your vision box items aren’t already on the list. Our diligent and experienced staff are here to track down whatever it is you’re looking for. Not only that, but we’ll recommend packaging and shipping options, custom printed inserts, packing and filling materials, theming, branding, and virtually every other possible single component of your turnkey box kit to ensure it’s just right before heading out the door on it’s way to your audience. Have questions? Our team has answers! Don’t hesitate to give us a call at 1-888-PROLIST, or reach out via our contact form here.