Is the NocBox a replacement for a laminar flow hood?

No. It is a still-air box that limits airborne particles around your work. A flow hood actively filters air and is better for high-volume or highly contamination-prone work.

What is included in the set?

The NocBox enclosure with flexible entry ports, a stainless steel mycology instrument set, and powder-free nitrile gloves.

Can I clean it with alcohol?

Yes. All surfaces are waterproof, so you can wipe the interior and exterior with isopropyl alcohol or a similar sanitizer between sessions.

How much workspace does it offer?

It is sized for jars, petri dishes and small grain bags. Large bags or many jars at once will feel tight.

Yes. It is designed to be portable and stores in a small footprint, so it suits growers without a dedicated lab room.

Home mushroom growers and hobbyist mycologists doing sterile transfers at small scale. Commercial growers will want a flow hood.

Where is the North Spore NocBox Mycology Lab Set cheapest?

At North Spore, for $96.00, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the North Spore NocBox Mycology Lab Set?

Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings.

North Spore NocBox Mycology Lab Set

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Lowest price today: $96.00 at North Spore (checked Nov 10, 2026).

Our take on the North Spore NocBox Mycology Lab Set

The NocBox is a portable still-air box for mushroom cultivation: a waterproof black enclosure with flexible, durable entry ports and a stainless steel instrument set, plus powder-free nitrile gloves. It gives home growers a contained, wipe-down workspace for inoculating grain, agar and substrate without a dedicated lab room. Compared with a homemade still-air box or a bare glove box, it is purpose-built and easier to sanitize, though it is small and does not filter air like a flow hood. Reviewers rate it highly for convenience and build.

Best forHome mushroom growers inoculating grain or agarSmall-space cultivators without a lab roomBeginners who want a contained, easy-to-clean workspaceAnyone doing sterile transfers at a kitchen table

Pros

Waterproof surfaces wipe down easily with alcohol
Flexible entry ports let you work inside without opening the box
Stainless steel instrument set included
Portable and folds into a small footprint
Powder-free nitrile gloves included

Cons

No powered air filtration, so it is not a true flow hood
Working space is tight for larger bags or multiple jars
Gloves and ports add a learning curve for first-time users
Instrument set is basic compared with a full lab kit

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Lowest price we've seen: $96.00 on Nov 11 at North Spore. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 11.

What reviewers say

4.7 / 540 ratings

Buyers rate the NocBox highly, praising its easy cleaning and the contained workspace it gives small-scale growers. Complaints center on the cramped interior and the fact that it does not replace a laminar flow hood.

What people mention

Ease of cleaningPraisedOwners say the waterproof surfaces wipe down quickly with alcohol.
ContaminationPraisedBuyers report fewer contaminated jars when working inside the box.
SizeCriticisedSome find the interior cramped for larger bags or several jars at once.
AirflowMixedReviewers note it is a still-air box, not a filtered flow hood, so expectations matter.
PortsMixedThe flexible entry ports work well once you get used to them, but take practice.

Specifications

Material: Stainless Steel (Mycology Lab Instrument Set)
Height: 2'
Depth: 2'
Width: 3'
Construction: Flexible (entry ports), Durable (entry ports)
Water Resistance: Waterproof (all surfaces of NocBox)
Color: Black (Powder-Free Nitrile Gloves)

Questions and answers

Is the NocBox a replacement for a laminar flow hood?: No. It is a still-air box that limits airborne particles around your work. A flow hood actively filters air and is better for high-volume or highly contamination-prone work.
What is included in the set?: The NocBox enclosure with flexible entry ports, a stainless steel mycology instrument set, and powder-free nitrile gloves.
Can I clean it with alcohol?: Yes. All surfaces are waterproof, so you can wipe the interior and exterior with isopropyl alcohol or a similar sanitizer between sessions.
How much workspace does it offer?: It is sized for jars, petri dishes and small grain bags. Large bags or many jars at once will feel tight.
Is it portable?: Yes. It is designed to be portable and stores in a small footprint, so it suits growers without a dedicated lab room.
Who is it for?: Home mushroom growers and hobbyist mycologists doing sterile transfers at small scale. Commercial growers will want a flow hood.
Where is the North Spore NocBox Mycology Lab Set cheapest?: At North Spore, for $96.00, as of our latest check.
What do buyers say about the North Spore NocBox Mycology Lab Set?: Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 40 ratings.

Finish

Powder-Free (Nitrile Gloves)

Design Highlights

Portable

Typical Users

Mycologist, Home mushroom grower

Certifications

Compliant with FDA regulations for food contact (Gloves)