7 Tips on How to Shoot a Compound Bow Better
When it comes to shooting a compound bow in the field, all of us can use a little bit more help. If you've been looking for a way to become an even better archer, then read on and we'll show you some tips that'll help you learn how to shoot a compound bow with laser accuracy. 1. Know Your Gear Anytime you change something in your setup, it's important that you get used to it. It's always a good idea to test it out before you need it. This is especially important if you’re a gear fanatic, a lot of us [...]
4 Accurate and Affordable Sniper Rifles
Long range shooting is a skill that takes knowledge and a lot of practice to master. Most civilians will use a nice hunting rifle to learn the basics. These are more than adequate for a 300 meter shot or so. But if you want to reach out to 800 or 1000 meters, you need to have a higher end rifle. So if you are serious about long range shooting, you have to invest a little money in a rifle that is better quality and built to higher tolerances. But, a high-end military-level sniper rifle is at least $5,000 and as [...]
Ultimate Homesteading School Link List – Where to Learn New Skills
It doesn't matter how old or how experienced you are, you can always learn something new. There are some important homesteading skills that will make life easier after (and before) the SHTF. It is not only about guns and gear. Similar to the Ultimate Prepper School Link List, here is a list of various Homesteading School facilities and online courses: Abundant Permaculture - US (Online) - Take my free Video Course to quickly (and easily) learn how to: Get started with chickens, build a DIY coop, and cut feed costs 100%. Antiquity Oaks - US Illinois (Local) - Antiquity Oaks [...]
Ultimate Prepper Schools Link List – Where to Learn New Skills
I believe the more you know the more likely you are able to handle unexpected situations. I think the ambitious prepper should be learning new skills continually. It doesn't matter how old or how experienced you are, you can always learn something new. We have compiled a huge list of Prepper Schools from around the world. Each will have a location indicated and if it is an online course or a local one that you attend in person. Here is the list of various Prepper School facilities and online courses: Prepper, Survival and Bushcraft Schools and Courses Online ASU - [...]
Paracord EDC Survival Keychain – Product Review
Every once in a while companies send me products to review. This is the second one from Survival Hax. You may have remembered the survival shovel we reviewed back in November of last year. This time they sent me a 10 in 1 paracord EDC survival keychain with waterproof pill bottle. Very cool. The whole thing is lightweight, compact, and contains some genuinely useful items. Currently, in my bug out bag, I have an Altoids tin survival kit that I put together myself that holds similar items. But it isn't waterproof, and it takes up valuable space on the inside [...]
Archery: Benefits of Different Types of Bows
The different types of bows and their benefits are must-know knowledge for every bow hunter. Why? Because every bow is different and it is important that you know which one will be more effective for your needs. If you’re not sure which type of bow is right for you, read this article in its entirety to gain more knowledge essential to all bow hunters. There are four main types of bows: recurve bow, longbow, crossbow, and compound bow. If you are a bow hunter, you would know that there are small, albeit significant differences between these bows. Moreover, you should [...]
Home Emergency Procedures – Plan and Practice
Do you have the basic home emergency procedures in place? Does your family know what to do in case of fire, tornado, hurricane, or robbery? If not, you should put some thought into making some emergency preps. It is important to make a plan, set up procedures, and practice them with your family until everyone knows what to do -- without panicking -- in case of emergency. Each emergency should have a checklist associated with it. Each person should know what they are supposed to do, what they are responsible for, and know the overall plan well enough to execute [...]
60 of the Best Cast Iron Skillet Recipes
More and more people are realizing the terrific advantages of cooking with cast iron, and you'll find that people definitely have their own preferences. There are lots campfire chefs, dutch oven devotees, and griddle gurus, but here at Surviving Prepper we prefer our skillets. For us, the skillet is the ultimate cooking pan. We deep fry, grill, stir fry, saute, and bake with our skillets. We start 'em on the stove top, and finish 'em in the oven. We LOVE cooking with our cast iron skillets. And we're constantly scouring the internet for inspiration about what new and tasty delicious [...]