Christopher Apodaca Survival Knife Review & GAW!

This week we have a great Christopher Apodaca survival knife up for review and giveaway valued at over $250! I will tell you about the giveaway upfront and then below you will see the video and corresponding review article!

Next week (Tuesday 4/4/16 @ 9pm ET) on my live radio show we will be giving away a Christopher Apodaca Self-Reliance Knife on my live show with him over at http://prepperbroadcasting.com/live-shows/the-7-ps-of-survival/. There will be two winners selected for the following prizes 1) Christopher Apodaca Self-Reliance Knife + Small First Aid Kit +Small Fire Kit (Valued at over $200) and 2) Small First Aid Kit and Small Fire Kit (Valued at over $50). All entries will be assigned a unique number and I will select the winners via random.org during the show. Please pay attention to the details below as if you don't complete all of the tasks for each for of entry you will be disqualified and another winner will be selected in your place. I will pay for shipping within the USA if a winner is outside the USA they can pay shipping costs or another winner will be selected.

Three Ways To Enter The GAW:

1) Face Book Entry: You may enter with this method until 04/04/2016 @ 1400 Eastern and must do all of the below to receive the entry.

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2) YouTube User Entry: You may enter with this method until 04/04/2016 @ 1400 Eastern and must do all of the below to receive the entry.

• Be a subscriber of my YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx5TDos7_2DV7We5I1Nux_Q)  
• Comment on and Share the review video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2e7nTCSQL8)

3) Prepper Broadcasting Entry: You must participate at some point between 2100 and 2130 eastern during the show

• Listen to the live show on 4/5/16 @ 9pm Eastern at http://prepperbroadcasting.com/live-shows/the-7-ps-of-survival/ or by calling 347-202-0228
• Be an active participant in chat or call in with a question before break

Christopher Apodaca Self-Reliance Knife Video Review (click picture below or click here):

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Knife Specifications: 

This knife meets all of my requirements for a a long term self-reliance knife as you can see by the graphic below; however, here are the knifes specifications and we will go through each knife requirement below. Steel: 1095 High Carbon Steel
OAL: 9.25"

 Blade Thickness:  5/32" 

Blade Length: 4.75"
Grind: Scandinavian
Sheath: 7 Oz Hand Stitched Leather Dangler

Handle Material: Natural African Mahagony Wood (w/ Large Fish Eye Hole)

Fits Hand Comfortably In All Positions: This knife fits the hand pretty well in almost every single position. Using this knife as a draw knife is a little more difficult than say the IHK Bush Clever (See It Here), but it simply wasn't built for that purpose it was built as a general all-around woods knife. The blade can also be utilized as a self defense tool as it works. The contour of the handle and the scalloping near the blade really provide a finished look to the blade and really helps with control of the blade!

Manageable Blade Length: At 4.75" this knife is a nice blend of small and manageable for fine tasks, yet robust enough for processing down five wood via batoning. I was able to make a try stick quite easily with this knife and was still able to baton 4" Oak and then took it to the kitchen to prepare a meal without any issue. The knife felt comfortable and the blade was easily managed during every task I put before the knife. 

 

Solid/Flat Pommel: This knife has a slightly angled pommel but is easily manageable to implement as a hammering device as demonstrated in the video where I show it has the ability to hammer a peg into another piece of wood. This knife can easily be used to crush nuts, hammer in tent pegs and generally replace a hammer for light duty uses (granted you could easily pick up a stick, but this offers a little more control).

One Cutting Edge w/ No Serrations: This blade obviously has no serrations making it ideal for processing fire wood via batoning and easy to field sharpen. The scandi grind has retained paper cutting sharpness after several uses in the kitchen and in the field and has been one of the best blades for edge retention that I have tested recently.

90 Degree Edge on Spine: This knife has one of the most aggressive 90 degree spines of any knives I have picked up. The spine will remove material from a ferro rod or material from a stick like a knife cutting through butter. There is no need to worry about getting used to the 90 for optimum performance as this knife just rips through material like its nothing. Great 90.... amazing 90, cant say enough about this amazing 90 degree spine.

High Carbon Steel: There are very few knives that I would buy or even review that aren't high carbon steel and this one is no exception. The blade is made from a high-carbon 1095 variant of steel that will field sharpen easily and will throw sparks with flint/steel quite easily.

 

Sharp/Spear Point: While this knife does have a sharp point and can be used as a modified/makeshift drill it doesn't work as well as a true spear point like that of a bushcrafter style knife with more of a spear point on the knife. The knife can easily make holes for starting a bow drill set, make a bore hole in wood or anything else where you may need a drill but be without one while in a wilderness environment. This knife will without a doubt function as a makeshift drill on the fly if the situation calls for it.

Heavy-Duty sheath with Ferro Rod Loop: Sara (Christopher's Girlfriend), makes amazing looking leather sheaths (I still have a small belt sheath she made that has a deer stamped into the leather that everyone seems to love). While most of her sheaths don't come with a ferro rod loop standard you could easily use a different sheath and use this for more of a minimalist carry.

 

1/8"to 3/16" Blade Thickness: This knife comes in at 5/32" and is a good upgrade to say a Mora Bushcraft Black (one of my favorite knives- see my review HERE). This knife has no problem batoning through material and just felt like a very sturdy extension of your arm when utilizing this tool.

Full Tang: There is no question this knife will last an extremely long time! The knife is obviously full tang and once you get your hand on this knife (assuming you're the lucky winner you will see just how bomb-proof this beautiful knife really is!

Conclusions:

Christopher Apodaca Handmade Knives give you what you expect, a hand made knife that looks amazing and is highly functional. This knife is no exception. I expected a mirror finish, I expected awesome leather work by Sara, I expected to fall in love with the knife and not want to give it away! The knife is a joy to use and in case I didn't say it enough above... the 90 degree edge on this knife is so sharp and that was a pleasant surprise as most of the knives I've tested lately cant hold a candle to my BHK neck knives when it comes to serving as a ferro rod/tinder scrapper. The knife is the perfect size and weight for EDC and honestly you will forget that it's even there after awhile. All I can say is I envy whomever ends up winning this beautiful knife next week!

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Survival Weekly Video Contest

Tomorrow, Tuesday March 29, 2016 I will have Jim Cobb on my radio show over at (http://prepperbroadcasting.com/live-shows/the-7-ps-of-survival/) talking about his new book the Prepper's Communication Handbook. We will be working our way through the book on the show giving you all kinds of insights on pre and post disaster communication and communication systems. You can pick up a copy of his book below.... Now what does this have to do with my blog aside from the fact he is on my radio show tomorrow? Well, this past week Jim Cobb over at SurvivalWeekly.com posted his annual video/essay contest to coincide with the release of his newest book "Prepper's Communication Handbook" (Buy it Here- LINK).  The rules for the contest this year were pretty simple: 1) Provide original content (either video or essay) about some topic concerning preparedness or self-reliance - one of the suggested video topics was pack setup so I talked about my haversack in the video below; 2) Upload and email to Jim Cobb; 3) Be family friendly. The entrees are then posted on survivalweekly.com where they will be judged by several professional in the industry as well as selecting a fan favorite. The three winners (fan favorite/video/essay) will receive a prize package with a multi-band radio, his new book, a UV pen, UV light and a few assorted training DVD's. You can learn more about the contest here: LINK. If you would like to see the rest of the entrants you can find those here (LINK).

So here is my updated woods haversack for the summer when in predator country. This kit can essentially suffice for long-term self reliance (sure a few traps and a few other things would be nice but I could easily be comfortable long-term out of this kit). There are several additions to this kit from when I explored it as my 10 C's kit for the Pathfinder School's Phase 1 Course. The video is a bit long as I talk about every item in the kit including my Micro 10 C's Kit (Find more information Here- LINK) and my current fire kit. The weight isn't too bad at all but you will know its on your shoulder after a few hours with a full water bottle and a box of spare 44 Magnum ammunition.

I forgot to add my ultralight fishing kit to the video as it was in my larger tackle box for a boat based trip earlier in the week. While this kit is not always in my haversack, it usually finds a home there whenever I will be near a fishable body of water. I know it is overkill and you can easily catch fish with a piece of cordage and a makeshift hook but a crank bait makes life the fishing process a little more fun.

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Conclusions: 

I love carrying my Pathfinder School Oil Skin Haversack whenever I'm in the woods as it is one of the more minimalist means of carrying everything I might need and still provide extra room for foraging, fire material, etc. This kit incorporates survival necessities, self/predator defense, sustainability and much more all in a lightweight (the haversack literally folds down to the size of an Altoids tin and weighs less than my micro 10 C's Kit) and adaptable package. I have been debating for awhile going back to a mid-sized backpack and utilize it for every trip long or small where as the haversack is broken down and placed into my pack on longer trips. For now the haversack kit will be by my side whenever I venture out but as always I'm always looking to improve!

Black Friday Berkey Light Giveaway

Berkey Light Water Purifier Giveaway We are excited to share this Berkey Light Water Purifier Giveaway that sponsored by our friends at LPC Survival. The Berkey Light Water Purifier is an deal water filtration system for everyday use at home, travel, outdoors or during emergencies. Includes one set of Black Berkey Elements. Includes:

• 2 Black Berkey Elements
• Serves 1 – 5 People
• Holds aprox 2.75 Gallons

The Berkey Light is easy to set up and install. It measures: Height x Diameter (inches) 26.5 x 9.25 (base included); The system can also be used without the base and stands 21″; Empty Weight 5(lbs); Holding capacity: Aprox. 2.75 Gallon Configured with two Black Berkey® purification elements the system can purify over 4 Gallons per hour. The containers consist of shatter-resistant, non BPA, copolyester material. If you have always wanted to own one, now's your chance! Submit your entries below. This Berkey Light System is a sponsored giveaway and open to any resident who is 18 years of age or older who lives in one of the 48 US Contiguous States. This giveaway starts on Friday, Nov. 28th at5:00 am (MST) and ends on Friday, Dec.5th, 2014 at 5:00 pm (MST). The winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond. If we do not hear back from said winner in the designated time period of 24 hours we will choose another winner and they will have 24 hours to respond from the time the notification email is sent. Please check your SPAM email folders. Good luck to everyone! Let's be prepared for the unexpected! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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GameSaver Titanium Giveaway 

This GameSaver® Titanium Vacuum Sealer w/Bonus Offer is a sponsored post/giveaway from our friends @ FoodSaver®.com. We are happy to be able to offer you a chance to win one! A vacuum sealer is the perfect tool to preserve your hard won game, to stretch your family's food budget, and it will also extend the life of your food staples. It is easy to use and will save you money! Michael at The Backyard Pioneer did a full review on this fantastic GameSaver® Titanium Vacuum Sealer w/Bonus Offer! If you are a hunter, this is the FoodSaver® Vacuum Sealer you will want for sure! It's sturdy and heavy duty. Please enter today for your chance to win one...Good luck to everyone! This FoodSaver® GameSaver® Titanium Vacuum Sealer w/Bonus Offer is a sponsored giveaway and is open to any resident who is 18 years of age or older who lives in one of the 48 US Contiguous States. This giveaway starts on Monday, Nov. 17th at 5:00 am (MST) and ends on Sunday, Nov. 23rd, 2014 at 5:00 pm (MST). The winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond. If we do not hear back from said winner in the designated time period of 24 hours we will choose another winner and they will have 24 hours to respond from the time the notification email is sent. Please check your SPAM email folders. Good luck to everyone! Let's be prepared for the unexpected! a Rafflecopter giveaway

4 Food and 4 Water Bricks Giveaway!

Food Brick and Water Brick Giveaway!

Eartheasy.com has graciously agreed to sponsor a pre-Thanksgiving Giveaway to one of our loyal readers so they can get their food and water storage off the ground! Today you get the opportunity to win FOUR water bricks and FOUR food bricks! The Water Bricks can hold up to 3.5 Gallons of water, and are sturdy enough to stack up to 4 feet tall. They are small enough to slide under a bed, and light enough (even when full) to be easily carried with their handy handle. The Food Bricks are the same size as the water brick, but they are specifically designed to pack, stack, and store food. They interlock and stack perfectly with the waterbricks. Both bricks are made of heavy, durable, BPA-free food grade plastic. Food and Water Bricks are perfect for preparedness, disaster relief, or any outdoor activity like boating, rafting, camping, tailgating, and more, and you can enter to win your very own set of EIGHT food and water bricks (4 of each) today!

Meet the Bloggers Involved

The Busy B Homemaker Home Ready Home The Prepared Ninja Living LIfe in Rural Iowa Prepared Housewives Food Storage and Survival Blue Yonder Urban Farms The Rural Economist Abundant Living with Less Are We Crazy or What? The 7 P's Survival Blog Prepared in Every Way Preparedness Mama Stop Existing and Start Living The Tattooed Homestead Apartment Prepper Homestead Lady Trailer Park Homesteader The Easy Homestead Fabulous Farm Girl Little Blog on the Homestead

Terms and Conditions

This Food Brick and Water Brick Giveaway is sponsored by Eartheasy.com, and is open to any resident who is 18 years of age or older who lives in one of the 48 US Contiguous States. This giveaway starts on Monday, Nov. 17th at 6:00 am (CST) and ends on Sunday, Nov. 23th, 2014 at 6:00 pm (CST). The winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond. If we do not hear back from said winner in the designated time period of 24 hours we will choose another winner and they will have 24 hours to respond from the time the notification email is sent. Please check your SPAM email folders. Good luck to everyone!

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Trayer Wilderness Handcrafted Christmas Giveaway

Trayer Wilderness Handcrafted Christmas Giveaway

Trayer Wilderness is offering

(1) $75.00 gift certificate

usable on their website towards any combination of their handcrafted items!

Who is Trayer Wilderness?

Trayer Wilderness is a family of three homesteading traditionally off-grid in northern Idaho with 100% solar power. Their family consists of the Mountain Man, Glen Trayer, his Mountain Woman, Tammy Trayer and their Mountain Boy Austin. They utilize the land and their God given talents to earn an income while living their dream. All their items are handcrafted on their homestead offering a little bit of something for everyone with their girly homemade goats milk soaps, candles and melting bricks by the Mountain Woman, the elk hide leather moccasins and paracord survival items such as gun slings, belts, bracelets and more made by the Mountain Boy and the Mountain Man's hand forged tools, survival fire tools, paracord items, decorative metal art and decorative metal horse shoe art. The Mountain Man also invented and fabricated three different tools for fire making called the Trayer Fire Tool, the MultiFlame Tool and the MultiFlame Mini Tool for the outdoor enthusiasts and survivalists. The Mountain Woman also has several e-books soon to be released at their website TrayerWilderness.com which will educate on solar living, building a traditional cabin, building a traditional smokehouse and more. Additionally, they will be adding e-courses in the new year offering more in depth education and training on blacksmithing, brain tanning, canning, soap making, etc. They offer a weekly newsletter that will keep you well informed on all they offer. Here are some reviews on the Mountain Man's Fire Tools: Trayer Fire Tool MultiFlame Mini Tool MultiFlame Tool They not only handcraft items in the wilderness, but they also educate on homesteading, natural health, healing and essential oils, wilderness survival, traditional and primitive skills, autism, whole foods and a gluten free and casein free diet, living off the land, off-grid and solar living and so much more. The Mountain Woman has a weekly radio podcast on the Survival Mom Radio Network and they share their information on many social media platforms and on YouTube. The Mountain Woman also writes for the New Pioneer Magazine, American Frontiersman, Prepare Magazine, Self Reliance Illustrated, Backwoodsman Magazine and Cabin Life Magazine. Be sure to connect with them below and check out their website to see what items you would purchase if you were the winner of their $75.00 gift certificate!

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Enter to Win

This giveaway is open to residents of the United States only. Entrants must be age 18 or older to enter. Giveaway runs from 12:00 am MST October 27th to 12:00 am MST November 3rd. Winner will be drawn November 3rd and emailed. The winner will have 48 hours to respond to the email before another entrant is chosen, so check your spam folders too!

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Wonder Oven Giveaway

Top Ten Features of My Wonder Oven

The picture above is the wonder oven in today's Autumn giveaway and was taken by Joyce at My Wonder Oven.com.   A group of bloggers decided to let you know about these awesome energy-saving, non-electric slow cookers.  In order to slow cook food, all you do is use a pan with a lid and bring the food to a rolling boil for about 10-15 minutes. Quickly place the lid on your pan and place it in the Wonder Oven.   By entering the giveaway below, you will have a chance to win one of these awesome My Wonder Ovens! Good luck!

My Wonder Oven Top Ten Features:

1. 100% Cotton

We promise the fabric won't melt!

2. Double Stitched

We want to make sure those beads stay right where we put them!

3. Filled with 3 mm polystyrene beads

Smaller beads conduct the heat better because there is less air space around them. Bigger is NOT always better.

4. VIRGIN beads

My Wonder Oven beads have not not been recycled from someone else's bean bag.

5. Floppy rather than overstuffed

This feature makes it easier to store, and allows you to fit it into a container (which is great when you're cooking on the go) or wrap it around your food. Go freestyle, baby.

6. Washable

If My Wonder Oven gets soiled, simply wash that area with soap and water and allow to air dry.  It's a good idea to wrap your pot with a towel to avoid spills.  A solar blanket also works great to catch spills and reduce condensation.

7. Cook on the road!

Think of it as a non-electric slow cooker.

8. Refrigerate on the road

Great for keeping groceries cool, or even frozen, on the ride home.

9. Made is the USA

Even better, made in TEXAS.

10. Affordable pricing

Because I can purchase the fabric and those 3 mm VIRGIN beads here locally, I can keep the costs down.

Terms & Conditions:

This My Wonder Oven Giveaway is open to any resident who is 18 years of age or older who lives in one of the 48 US Contiguous States. This giveaway starts on Friday, Oct. 24th at5:00 am (MDT) and ends on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014 at 5:00 pm (MDT). The winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond. If we do not hear back from said winner in the designated time period of 24 hours we will choose another winner and they will have 24 hours to respond from the time the notification email is sent. Please check your SPAM email folders. Good luck to everyone! Let's be prepared for the unexpected! a Rafflecopter giveaway

Win An All American Sun Oven

Win An All American Sun Oven in this Giveaway!

  The folks at the All American Sun Oven company have teamed up with a large group of bloggers and we are giving away a deluxe Sun Oven! The retail price of this set is $399! But that is only the start of the reasons why you should enter to try and win this oven.  

Using a sun oven can help you be more frugal by cutting your utility bills. Wouldn't it be great to have that bill lowered. Cooking in a sun oven is just as easy as using a conventional oven and really only takes a few minutes longer in the cooking cycle. Prepare your recipe using a little less liquid in casseroles, soups and stews. For baked goods use the same amounts of liquids as the recipe calls for. Find the optimal direction of the sun and get cooking. Of course, using a sun oven does require the sun to be available. However, it is possible to obtain good results even on a partly cloudy day. The All American Sun Oven is manufactured right here in the USA. The company stands behind their product. Globally, Sun Oven has worked to bring this off grid cooking solution to many undeveloped parts of the world, allowing people to eat healthier, cooked foods. I am happy to work with a company that has a giving mission. With all the benefits of lower utility bills, being prepared to cook without fuel or electricity, and supporting a wonderful company, who wouldn't want to own a Sun Oven! So lets get to the giveaway.

The Terms(otherwise known as the small print)

The All American Sun Oven Giveaway is open to any resident who is 18 years of age or older who lives in one of the 48 US Contiguous States. This giveaway starts on Monday, Oct. 20th at 5:00 am (MDT) and ends on Sunday, Oct. 26th at 5:00 pm (MDT). The winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond. If we do not hear back from said winner in the designated time period of 24 hours we will choose another winner and they will have 24 hours to respond from the time the notification email is sent. Please check your SPAM email folders. Good luck to everyone! Let's be prepared for the unexpected! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Saratoga Jacks Thermal Cooker Giveaway

Thermal Cooker Giveaway

We are really excited today about our thermal cooker giveaway! We are a group of bloggers who like to show our readers how to use different preparedness items. This Saratoga Jacks Thermal Cooker works very much like a slow cooker. It comes with two stainless steel pans with one lid that fits right inside the thermal cooker. You can use this for either hot foods or cold foods. Just a note, frozen meat or frozen foods will not work in this, just so you know. The meat must be totally thawed.

1. Bring To A Full Boil

The first thing you do when you decide what you are going to make is decide if you will use one or both of the inside pans. Let's say you are making soup. First, you brown the meat, add the broth, vegetables and bring it to a full rolling boil. You need to make sure the liquid in the cooker is within one inch of the top. If you use both pans you will add enough liquid to be level with the bottom of the upper pan. In order for this thermal cooker to work it must be full.

2. Boil Four Minutes

Next, boil the liquid, vegetables and meat for four full minutes. At the end of four minutes, quickly put the lid on and set the pan with the lid inside the thermal cooker. Put the thermal cooker on the counter top or in your car. These work great for ballgames, sporting events, family reunions or everyday meals. It uses zero electricity after the four minutes of boiling. You can "cook" your meal for 5-6 hours while on the kitchen counter, in your car or on vacation trips.

3. Use It To Keep Salads Cold

Another awesome feature about a thermal cooker is the fact that it will keep foods cold for four to six hours. This is what you do, make your salad the night before you need it. Place the salad inside the stainless steel pan with the lid. Place the pan with the lid in your refrigerator overnight. I would leave the liquid salad dressing off or the salad will be soggy. In the morning, quickly put the pan with the lid inside the thermal cooker. Now it is a refrigerator/cooler. Saratoga Jacks Thermal Cooker (great ideas, recipes and so much information) This Saratoga Jacks Thermal Cooker Giveaway is open to any resident who is 18 years of age or older who lives in one of the 48 US Contiguous States. This giveaway starts on Monday, Oct. 13th at 5:00 am (MDT) and ends on Sunday, Oct. 19th at 5:00 pm (MDT). The winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond. If we do not hear back from said winner in the designated time period of 24 hours we will choose another winner and they will have 24 hours to respond from the time the notification email is sent. Please check your SPAM email folders. Good luck to everyone! Let's be prepared for the unexpected! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Cox Honey Giveaway #2, Runs Through October 18th!

Coxs Honey Giveaway #2

Are you a fan of using honey in your nightly tea, in baking or in cooking? If so, you don't want to miss todays' post. We're giving away an incredible amount of honey to one lucky reader! We're not just giving away any honey-Cox's Honey is pure, unfiltered, raw honey; so rest assured, you will be receiving a premium product of the highest quality. Cox's Honey has graciously offered to sponsor this group giveaway. If you missed the opportunity to enter our last Cox's Honey giveaway, be sure to enter for your chance to win a total of 30 lbs. of honey: 15 lbs. of liquid honey, and 15 lbs. of creamed honey-perfect for the family that wants the best of both worlds. You will want to check out Cox's Honey Website! Premium Honey! This Cox's Honey Giveaway is open to any resident who is 18 years of age or older who lives in one of the 48 US Contiguous States. This giveaway starts on Saturday, Oct. 11th at 5:00 am (MDT) and ends on Saturday, Oct. 18th at 5:00 pm (MDT). The winner will be notified by email and will have 24 hours to respond. If we do not hear back from said winner in the designated time period of 24 hours we will choose another winner and they will have 24 hours to respond from the time the notification email is sent. Please check your SPAM email folders. Good luck to everyone! Let's be prepared for the unexpected! a Rafflecopter giveaway

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Preparedness Month Mega Contest!

In honor of this month being Preparedness Month, The Prepared Bloggers are proud to present a Mega giveaway. We are proud to partner with 6 great companies for seven great prizes. These prizes are the perfect way to either begin your preparedness journey or add to your preps. We will have seven winners in this giveaway. Each winner will win one of the following prizes listed below. The giveaway starts September 22nd, 2014 @12:15 am (CST) and ends September 29th, 2014 @ 11:55 pm (CST). This giveaway is open to anyone 18 years of age and older who is a US resident of the 48 Continental US States only. Each winner will be sent an email and the winner must respond within 24 hours or another winner will be chosen. 1 Royal Berkey System--From LPC Survival--This system is perfect for 2-6 people, filtering 3.25 gallons in about 2 hours. It comes with  2 Black Elements and is perfect for large families but is small enough for travel. 1 Sun Oven--From Sun Oven--This is a great off-grid cooking solution using only solar energy. This Sun Oven includes a cookbook, dehydrating and baking rack set, two easy stack pots, a WAPI, and two loaf pans. 1 Scout Kelly Kettle--From Kelly Kettle--The Kelly Kettle boils water quick and with very little fuel. It's great for camping trips, hunting trips and emergencies. 1 Wonder Junior Deluxe--From Wonder Mill--This is the perfect solution for making your own bread off-grid. It's one of the easiest to use hand mills on the market. A great mill to use in an emergency situation, an off-grid environment or for everyday use. 1 Propur Big with 2 ProOne 7" G2.0 Filters--From End Times Warehouse--A clean water supply is super important in every situation. This gravity fed water treatment system makes it super easy to always have clean water. 2 Seventy Two Hour Kits--From Survival Based--Be prepared for a sudden storm or power outage with this all in one 72 hour kit. Complete with fuel to cook the food contained in the kit. Keep this kit in your car, house, or grab it if you need to evacuate.  Two lucky people will each win one 72 hour kit.   1 Case of Six 5lb Creamed Honey (30lb total)--From Cox's Honey--Honey is the prefect item to place in you food storage. It's also great for a number of other uses. Cox honey is raw and unfiltered making it some of the best honey on the market. Thanks again to all of our sponsors. Enter below a Rafflecopter giveaway