The 10 Best Survival Subscription Boxes
You can get anything by subscription these days: food, hygiene products, and you guessed it- survival gear. ‘Survival gear’ is a broad term that encompasses tactical, outdoors, knives, firearms- many types of gear can be focused on. And it turns out that there are good subscription boxes for all of them. Here are the 10 best survival subscription boxes that are worth checking out (plus some honorable mentions and a few editors’ picks).
Subscription boxes continue to grow every year. A report from IMARC shows the subscription box market growing 14% each year until 2032, so it’s safe to say this convenient way of shopping and gift-giving isn’t going away anytime soon.
Still, there is a big difference between low-quality boxes and the best survival subscription boxes at the top of our list. But let’s crack open some shipments and get to the latest survival subscription box rankings.
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Why Get a Subscription Box?
You may think you’ve seen it all, but we guarantee you haven’t.
We’ve been reviewing survival gear and sharing our preparedness knowledge for the better part of a decade now, and continue to encounter new gear and learn new things every day.
One of the easiest ways to keep up with new gear is with a fire-and-forget survival subscription box. Have the research done for you and get curated kits to your door every month (or quarter, if that’s more your speed).
Millions of preppers and survivalists subscribe to at least one type of box at this point, and there are a handful of good brands to pick from.
Top 10 Survival Subscription Boxes
Below, we list out the top 10 subscription boxes in order of popularity, with a few highlighted editor’s picks.
Barrel & Blade
Rank = 10, Previous = 7
Founded in 2017, based in McDonough, Georgia
Tactical Survival Gear
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
Starting at $70 and topping out at $120, Barrel & Blade is predictable in what they supply. They offer a range of tactical equipment but are mostly focused on firearms attachments and knives. One of their $100 plan levels is exclusively knives, with a knife-of-the-month option.
Realistically, we found better tactical options that are more popular (so they are further up the list). If you are looking for a focus on blades and weapons attachments, it could be a pick for you.
The price on the starter plan went up by $20, which pushes this option further down the list in our latest update.
Clubtac
Rank = 9, Previous = 6
Founded in 2017, based in Lewes, Delaware
Tactical Survival Gear
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
Clubtac wears its stripes on its sleeves, putting military gear front and center. Monthly subscriptions span $70 – $900 per month. You may even get a survival manual or two that you’ll recognize from your service days if you’re a veteran like me. A lot of the gear feels like it could have been right at home in my deployment bag- but now it goes right into my bug out bag.
This subscription is obviously great for veterans or those who are military or tactical enthusiasts. From the gear to the rewards program, everything is military-themed and well-executed.
Most recently, it took a hit in the rankings due to a massive price increase and poor availability. If you want to try this subscription box, you’ll need to wait until they restock at ClubTac.
TacPack
Rank = 8, Previous = 10
Founded in 2014, based in Columbus, Ohio
Tactical Gear
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
TacPack has been around for a while, but has been held off or low on the list because it’s not technically a survival box. These boxes are made for tactical enthusiasts first and foremost, but you’ll find a good EDC knife or survival tourniquet here and there.
The gear they provide is quality, but you may not have much use for it if you don’t have an AR platform, Glock, or one of the many firearms for which they provide accessories. If you are looking for a subscription box that is more survival-oriented, you’ll need to move higher up the list.
Steel to Reel
Rank = 7, Previous = 8
Founded in 2019, based in Carnegie, Pennsylvania
Survival Gear
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
First things first: Dakota Meyer is a legend.
He’s built a high-quality subscription box that provides gear from great brands like Ready Hour, Snugpak, and one of my all-time favorites: ESEE Knives.
The monthly plans range from $65 – $130 and the quarterly plan is $400. It is a bit on the pricey side, but that makes sense considering the name brands Steel to Reel works with.
SHTF Survival
Rank = 6, Previous = 9
Founded in 2019, based in Moultrie, GA
Survival Gear
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
The SHTF Survival plan is owned and run by the survival gear retailer CH Kadels, so they pack a wide range of gear. With costs starting at $20 and going up to $90 for the Elite subscription, none of the plans are all that expensive. The gear they include is always worth at least twice the cost, per their retail prices.
Apocabox
Rank = 5, Previous = 5
Founded in 2019, based in Central Indiana
Wilderness Survival Gear
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
Creek Stewart is somewhat of a bushcraft and survival legend, heading up one of the premier wilderness schools and authoring plenty of guides. These boxes are curated around specific survival skills every other month and are just beautiful to look at.
There are two main plan levels at $50 and $75, but the way the gear is curated is of top-notch quality. This one we are surprised more people haven’t gotten involved with yet, and expect it to climb our rankings in future reviews.
Crate Club
Rank = 4, Previous = 3
Founded in 2016, based in New York, New York
Tactical Survival Gear
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
Crate Club offers monthly or quarterly ‘crates’ that span between $50 and $200 monthly cost, and their quarterly General box runs $400. Clubtac is similar with the military theme, but Crate Club has been around longer and leans into general tactical equipment more.
The boxes are not filled with ‘filler’ gear- they focus on sourcing high-quality gear from recognizable brands, which also makes them one of the more expensive options. If you are looking for a tactical survival box, a Crate Club subscription won’t disappoint.
Grim Survival
Rank = 3, Previous = 4
Founded in 2016, based in Shady Shores, Texas
EDC Survival Tools
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
Grim Workshop has been pushing boundaries on compact EDC survival tools for years now and has brought us several classics, including:
- Cordage makers
- Survival cards
- Compact kits
- Survival dog tags
Technically, the monthly subscription comes in a mailer pouch and not a box- but they are one of the few companies to have free shipping. Normally, you’ll need to load your cart with $50+ to get free shipping, so it is a welcome surprise.
I love the compact tools that they continuously innovate- they are perfect to try in your EDC loadout, and they’re just plain fun to use. It’s the lowest price of any of the subscription services, and the unique tools make it perfect for gift-giving to anyone remotely interested in survival.
I spent $20 flat getting the March 2025 shipment below, and as you can see, you get some bang for your buck. Not counting the survival tip cards or line spool, I got 150% in value (plus that free shipping). Getting a subscription to Grim Survival is a smart way to try new gear and ideas.
MedicBox
Rank = 2, Previous = 2
Founded in 2024, based in Levittown, NY
Tactical Medical Gear
Build several IFAKs and survival medical kits through smartly curated monthly boxes.
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
Although it’s a new box, it comes from a seasoned first responder who already has a stellar reputation in the subscription box business: Jared of ShieldBox. ShieldBox caters to LEOs, so it’s not on our survival box list- but the gear is solid. That same commitment to top-quality gear shows in the brand-new MedicBox.
Besides the top-notch gear that MedicBox ships, it is curated smartly into boxes that build on each other to outfit you with complete med kits ranging from a standard IFAK to EDC and vehicle-specific med kits. The icing on top is the optional CTOMS training courses, which we encourage you to try. The ability to train your skills as you acquire gear is ideal- especially for anything to do with first aid lifesaving skills.
From the basic boxes at $55 to the Pro box with the CTOMS training combined for $130, a MedicBox subscription is a first aid investment that makes sense.
Battlbox
Rank = 1, Previous = 1
Founded in 2015, based in Statesboro, Georgia
Tactical Survival Gear
The brand to beat continues to dominate survival-oriented subscription boxes as it closes in on a decade of ‘missions’.
*Price at time of ranking; check for price changes or sales.
Battlbox is the big boy of survival subscription boxes, and the biggest by far. They work with a huge range of brands and consistently push boundaries with their various mission-themed boxes. Their wide reach helps the boxes stay fresh and introduces you to new things. Some of their unique gear has made it into our reviews, including a handcuff key bracelet.
Unique gear isn’t the best part, though- the real clutch move is how they ship quality gear. I’ve received very little chaffe from Battlbox, and instead get top-tier equipment I can rely on in actual survival situations. From gas masks to glow sticks, it is all gear that consistently ranks high in our tear-apart reviews.
Their subscriptions run monthly and cost between $35 and $170, so they are not back-breaking expensive like some of the other boxes on our list. If you are looking for a no-brainer winner of a subscription box, a Battlbox subscription outperforms the rest.
Honorable Mention Boxes
These subscription boxes didn’t quite make the top 10 or are no longer shipping to customers. Still, they are worth getting down to let people know we considered them in the ranking.
- Alpha Outpost – Founded in 2015, based in Illinois – There isn’t much evidence of people subscribing to this box anymore. It seems they are focused on spicy memes now, which we can’t blame them for.
- Never Enough Tactical – It looks like this box that started in 2016 folded before 2020, claiming issues with Facebook ads. It tried to launch a comeback in 2022 under the name Lyfe Crate with an Indiegogo campaign that petered out before it even started.
- Nomadic – They have swapped formats a few times now in outdoor gear, but the current price tag would give anyone indigestion.
- Nutrient Survival – Removed from the list because it’s not technically a ‘box’, but the subscribe and save option is certainly worth considering if you are looking to stash high-quality long-term food storage.
- Prep Boxes – It looked like this one might survive, but its old website is showing a 404 error now that it’s folded under. It charged $60 a month for well-known gear like Ready Hour emergency food and Seychelle water filters.
- Survival Box – With a buggy website, high costs, and unresponsive service- this is one to pass over after it fell off our top 10 list.
- Survival Skill of the Month Club – Another one from Creek Stewart, this PDF is either mailed or digitally delivered at a low cost. It’s not technically a box, but it does help you learn some survival skills and get you out of your comfort zone.
The Final Word
Subscription boxes can be a great way to get out of your comfort zone with new gear and skills. Having curated boxes arrive on your doorstep is much more useful than most preppers realize. Plus, they always make great gifts for that prepper who has everything.
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If you have any favorite subscription boxes that we may have missed or chose not to rank, weigh in below in the comment section. We’ll take the time to review it before our next roundup and see where it stacks up.
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