Best Survival Skills Newsletters in 2026
NewsletterFIT tracks 4 newsletters that cover Survival skills as a primary topic, all with posts in the last 90 days. By publicly shown subscriber count, the largest are Merriwether’s Substack (1K) and This Is Sophie Today (1K).
Updated Nov 14, 2026 · sorted by publicly shown subscribers · methodology
- 1Merriwether’s Substack1K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 11 days ago
Teaching about nature and musing about life to better connect readers to their ancestral home - the wilds.
Likely audience: outdoor enthusiasts
- 2This Is Sophie Today1K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 13 days ago
From recent posts: This Is Sophie Today publishes personal essays and reflective narratives covering topics like off-grid living, grief, chronic illness, and creative hobbies. The publication is for readers interested in intimate life…
Likely audience: outdoor enthusiasts
- 3
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 46 days ago
From recent posts: This publication focuses on survival and preparedness topics, specifically tactical movement, civil defense, and wilderness survival. It analyzes historical manhunt scenarios and grid-down strategies to outline…
Likely audience: preppers
- 4
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 12 days ago
From recent posts: Bear Grylls publishes essays on business strategy and leadership, utilizing military and climbing metaphors to discuss resilience and interdependence. The newsletter targets professionals interested in the adventure…
Likely audience: Outdoor enthusiasts
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