Melissa Miller
Challenges:3
Episodes:12
Locations:Ecuador, South Africa, Florida
Melissa Miller, known as Melissa Backwoods, is a survivalist from Fenton, Michigan who has completed three challenges on Naked and Afraid: the Amazon jungle, the South African Selati Basin (40 days), and the Florida swamplands. She is a traditional bowhunter skilled in primitive trapping, shelter making and foraging, and works as an environmental educator and as social media/digital marketing director for BLADE Magazine.
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Challenge Summary
3Naked and Afraid: 2Naked and Afraid XL: 1
- Worlds CollideNaked and Afraid(2017)
Ecuador - Naked and Afraid XL(2018)10 episodes
South Africa - Swamp Don't CareNaked and Afraid(2019)
Florida
Items Brought
Items Given
Appearances
| Episode | Series | Air Date | Location | Days | PSR | Result | Brought | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worlds Collide | Naked and Afraid | 2017-05-21 | Ecuador | β | 7.0 | β | π£ fishing kit | π₯ fire starter, π² pot |
| All-Stars: Hunted Humans | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-05-06 | South Africa | β | β | β | πΉ bow | πͺ blade, π² pot |
| Africa Strikes First | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-05-13 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| Africa Strikes Twice | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-05-20 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| All-Stars: To Hail and Back | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-05-27 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| All-Stars: Dead Weight | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-06-03 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| All-Stars: Burn Notice | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-06-10 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| All-Stars: Savage Journey | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-06-17 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| All-Stars: Survivalists vs. Predator | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-06-17 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| All-Stars: Feeding Frenzy | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-06-24 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| All-Stars: Fight To The Finish | Naked and Afraid XL | 2018-07-01 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| Swamp Don't Care | Naked and Afraid | 2019-04-21 | Florida | β | 7.7 | β | π₯ fire starter | π² pot |
Survivalists Who Appeared With Melissa
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Naked and Afraid seasons has Melissa Miller appeared in?
Melissa Miller has appeared in Naked and Afraid Season 7, Naked and Afraid Season 10, and Naked and Afraid XL Season 4.
How many episodes of Naked and Afraid has Melissa Miller been in?
Melissa Miller has appeared in 12 episodes of Naked and Afraid.
Curated by Brad Said Β· Last updated July 4, 2026.
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