This isn’t a bracelet to relive the 80s, simply a different take on the standard Solomon Bar Paracord Bracelet that resembles a DNA strand.
Funny enough, this knot is what happens when you don’t tie a standard Solomon Bar, or a Cobra Knot for some of you out there, the right way. You’re left with a twisted pattern that actually makes a neat design.
We wanted to not only highlight the Twisted Solomon Bar with this week’s Knot of the Week, but to also demonstrate an alternative method of closure on a paracord bracelet with a loop and Lanyard Knot. This closure can be used for any type of paracord bracelet. [Read More…]
Today we’re starting our brand new Pocket Survival Kit Review series on ITS Tactical with a look at the Survival Kit in a Sardine Can from Whistle Creek.
I’m sure most of you have seen this type of kit before, they’re inexpensive, lightweight and easy to carry. While they advertise the kit to have a good amount of survival supplies packed in there, I’m sure you’ve wondered how useful the items are and if they work at all.
If you’re like me, you’ve probably never opened yours for fear of not having a watertight container of survival goodies when you need it. Today I’ll be sacrificing my kit in the name of curiosity. [Read More…]
We’re always trying to stay up on the latest and greatest for our ETA Kits and we’ve just made some major changes that we hope you’ll like.
Included in the updates are some additions, substitutions and changes based on feedback from our readers and guys downrange using our kits.
The ETA Kit is purpose built to treat the three leading causes of death in the field; Extremity Hemorrhage, Tension Pneumothorax and Airway Obstruction. Hence the name ETA, cleverly suggest by one of our readers during our contest to rename the kit from Blowout Kit, which is a common military term for what this kit treats, blowouts!
Below we’ll get into the changes we’ve made and even have a video showing it all. [Read More…]
In our last article on Land Navigation, Intro to Map Terminology, we introduced you to our LandNav series and went over the most common terms that get thrown around when dealing with maps.
Today we’ll be addressing what all those things in the margins of your map mean and how to best use them to your advantage when navigating.
The margins of a topographic map are rich with information. For the LandNav 101 series, we are going to be operating strictly against USGS maps. While other cartographic entities may vary their margin layout, most will contain all of the details covered herein. [Read More…]
We’ve just received a few more sets of the Titanium Bogota Entry Toolsets after a record breaking sell-out last weekend! Be sure to pick one of these up quickly if you’d like one, as they’ll surely go fast again!
If you’re not familiar with the Bogota Entry Toolsets, please read our in-depth review here.
Many people use the phrases “edged weapons” and “knife fighting” interchangeably. That is far from correct, or at least it is if you share the same definitions that I do.
Edged Weapons -Any tool that by design or improvisation can slash or penetrate human flesh.
Knife Fighting – Usually culturally inspired and traditionally taught interpersonal combat using fixed blade knives.
Regardless of which one you think of, lets look at the modern edged weapon threat and what you may encounter. [Read More…]
There’s a great personal security app for iPhone and BlackBerry called Silent Bodyguard I’d like to draw your attention to today.
Silent Bodyguard acts like a panic button that can be activated in two taps and immediately send a discreet SOS message and GPS Location every 60 seconds to whomever you’ve set as your emergency contacts.
I’ve been testing Silent Bodyguard on my iPhone now for the better part of three months, and am confident you’ll all work this into one of your go-to items in an emergency situation. [Read More…]
Believe it or not, there’s more to Nitrile Exam Gloves than you may think.
Nitrile has become synonymous with protective gloves and today we’re going to fill you in on why it’s superior to other rubber and even how to properly remove them after use.
Proper body substance isolation is extremely important when coming in contact with bodily fluids, and personal protective equipment (PPE) like Nitrile gloves is your first line of defense.
Wearing gloves is not only important in protecting against potentially infectious materials, such as blood and body fluids, but also against harsh chemicals and biological risks. [Read More…]
I’d like to take this opportunity to introduce a new series we’re starting on ITS Tactical all about survival kits.
Rather than review typical full-blown survival kits, we’ll be focusing on the survival kits that fit in your pocket.
Most of these are given as stocking stuffers and we want you to know which kits are qualified to be called true “survival kits.”
Over the next few months you’ll see overviews and opinions on a number of kits. Some of these kits may look like simple novelties, but we’ll be answering this important question.
“Can you depend on them for your survival and that of your loved ones?” [Read More…]
There’s an old saying wherever you go, there you are! Unfortunately that isn’t good enough, especially in a survival situation. Even a rough estimate of your position is far better than being totally clueless.
In the most ideal situation, you might have access to a GPS with fresh batteries—but even then successful wilderness navigation isn’t a guarantee. Remember back to elementary school math; they always taught the long, hard way before introducing the shortcuts that are used in the real world.
It is in this spirit that we are launching a new series on land navigation. We’ll start with the basics, progressing to more advanced land navigation topics. [Read More…]
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