We’ve completed the judging.
The winner of First Prize in Round 36 of the SurvivalBlog writing contest is being awarded to David J. for: Small Scale Alternative Energy in Suburbia [1] which was posted on September 22, 2011. As his prizes, he will receive:
A.) A course certificate from onPoint Tactical [2]. This certificate will be for the prize winner’s choice of three-day civilian courses [3]. (Excluding those restricted for military or government teams.) Three day onPoint courses normally cost $795, and B.) Two cases of Mountain House freeze dried assorted entrees in #10 cans [4], courtesy of Ready Made Resources [5]. (A $300 value.) C.) A 9-Tray Excalibur Food Dehydrator [6] from Safecastle.com [7] (a $275 value), D.) A $250 gift certificate from Sunflower Ammo, [8] and E.) An M17 medical kit [9] from JRH Enterprises [10] (a $179.95 value).
Second Prize goes to Tamara for: Creating Hiding Places Without Handyman Skills [11], which was posted on September 7, 2011. She will receive:
A.) A Glock form factor SIRT laser training pistol [12]. It is a $439 value courtesy of Next Level Training [13]. B.) A “grab bag” of preparedness gear and books from Jim’s Amazing Secret Bunker of Redundant Redundancy (JASBORR) with a retail value of at least $300, C.) A $250 gift card from Emergency Essentials [14], and D.) two cases of Meals, Ready to Eat (MREs) [15], courtesy of CampingSurvival.com [16] (a $180 value).
Third Prize goes to Gonzo for: Lessons in OPSEC: Hurricane Irene Versus Hurricane Isabel [17], which was posted on September 13, 2011. He will receive:
A.) A Royal Berkey water filter, [18] courtesy of Directive 21 [18]. (This filter system is a $275 value.), B.) Expanded sets of both washable feminine pads and liners, donated by Naturally Cozy [19]. This is a $185 retail value, and C.) Two Super Survival Pack seed collections [20], a $150 value, courtesy of Seed for Security [21].
Runner Up Prizes ($30 Amazon Gift Certificates for each) go to 16 skilled writers for these articles:
Some Observations on Non-Electric Lighting [22] by Ron B.
One Big BOV [23], by KC-4-JC
Do-It-Yourself Water Filtration [24], by Robert B.
Foraging: How To Make Yourself Starvation Proof [25], by Mike F.
Bitcoins: A Practical Primer [26], by Yishai
How To Butcher a Squirrel [27], by B.T.
Everyday Carry Items [28], by J.C.R.
A Folding Kayak as a Survival Vehicle [29], by Jann B.
The Ice Walking Survival Stick [30], by Carmen G.
Building a Fire in a Post-Collapse World [31], by Entropy
You Are At Your Retreat — What Now? [32], by D.H.
Making Your Water Filter Last [33], by F.J.B.
Beans, Bullets, Band-Aids and Hygiene [34], by Jason L.
An Early Baby Boomer’s Bug Out Bag [35], by Jen L.
Start Small, Plan Ahead, and Set a Realistic Timetable [36], by Christian Rebel
The Little Things [37], by D.M.L.
A New Prize: Starting with Round 37, there will be a prize added to the Third Prize package: A Commence Fire! [38] emergency stove with three tinder refill kits. (A $160 value.) This prize was donated by To Build A Fire [38], in Davis, Illinois. We thank them for their generous support of the blog.
Note To Prize To The Top Three Prize Winners: Please e-mail us both your US Mail and UPS shipping addresses.
Note To Prize To Runner-Up Prize Winners: Please let us know the e-mail address where you want your Amazon gift certificate directed.
Round 37 begins today, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that articles that relate practical “how to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging.