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Tag Archives: Knot Tying

Knot of the Week: How to Wrap a Paddle or Handle with Paracord

Posted on August 1, 2013 by The ITS Crew

If you’ve been in the Military, particularly the Navy, then you’ve probably seen the intricate work that’s been done with… View Article

Posted in Decorative | Tagged 550 Cord, 550 Knife Wrapping, Coxcombing, Decorative Paracord, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knot Work, Paracord, Paracord Knife Wrapping, Paracord Oar Wrap, Paracord Oar Wrapping, Paracord Paddle Wrapping, Paracord Wrap Paddle, Spiral Hitching, Turk's Head | 18 Comments

Boonie Hat Paracord Storage Sinnet: A Quick-Release Method to Store 550 Cord

Posted on August 24, 2012 by Bryan Black

On today’s latest Knot of the Week, I’ll be explaining a method I’ve found for not only storing paracord on… View Article

Posted in Coils | Tagged 550 Cord, Boonie Hat Paracord Knot, Boonie Hat Paracord Storage, Boonie Hat Paracord Weaving, Cordage, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Paracord Storage, Paracord Storage Sinnet, Paracord Weaving, Quick Release Paracord | 12 Comments

Inaugural ITS Tactical Muster Details and Packing List

Posted on July 7, 2012 by The ITS Crew

Today we’re releasing the final details for our Inagural ITS Tactical Muster and Skill-Set Development Excursion taking place in Weatherford,… View Article

Posted in ITS Information | Tagged Ascending, Bypass, Camp Gadgets, Care Under Fire, Climbing, Climbing Knots, Fire Building, Geocaching, ITS Muster, ITS Tactical Muster, Knot Tying, Land Navigation, Lock Bumping, Lock Bypass, Lock Picking, Lock Shimming, Lone Star Medics, Map Reading, Pace Count, Physical Security, Rappelling, SerePick, Shelter Building, Skill Set Development, Stoves, Swiss Seat, TCCC | 5 Comments

5 Knots You Need to Know How to Tie at All Times

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Bryan Black

We’re doing something different today with our Knot of the Week series and taking a look at five knots that you… View Article

Posted in Knots | Tagged Bowline, Chain Sinnet, Double Fisherman's Knot, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, One Handed Bowline, Power Cinch Knot, rope, Rope Work, Taut-Line Hitch, Threaded Figure 8, Threaded Figure-Eight | 38 Comments

Inaugural ITS Tactical Muster and Skill-Set Development Excursion

Posted on March 1, 2012 by The ITS Crew

After months of planning, we’re excited to finally release details on our inaugural ITS Tactical Muster and skill-set development excursion…. View Article

Posted in ITS Information | Tagged Camp Gadgets, Camp Stoves, Fire Building, ITS Muster, ITS Tactical Event, ITS Tactical Muster, ITS Tactical Skill-Set Development, Knot Tying, Land Navigation, Lock Picking, Medical, Rappelling, Shelter Building | 15 Comments

What’s in My Pockets: Show us Your EDC for a Chance to Win!

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Bryan Black

I’d like to start something new here on ITS today and start sharing all the EDC (Every Day Carry) photos… View Article

Posted in EDC | Tagged 4Sevens Preon 2, 4Sevens Titanium Pen, Bogota Toolset, EDC, EDC Duct Tape, Emerson Commander, Every Day Carry, Four Sevens, G-Shock DW-6900, Giveaway Wallet, Hydra Shok, ITS EDC Trauma Kit, KIA Bracelet, Knot Tying, Lock Picking, Lock picks, Magpul Field Case, Mini Survival Kit, Nemesis Knives Ti Card, Pocket Survival Kit, Raven Concealment Phantom Holster, RCS Holster, Sig Sauer P6 P225, Suunto Clipper, Titanium | 23 Comments

Quick Release Paracord Bracelet for Emergency Deployment

Posted on February 3, 2012 by The ITS Crew

How many of you have either purchased or made your own Paracord Bracelet and ever had to unravel it to… View Article

Posted in Decorative | Tagged 550 Cord, bracelet, Chain Sinnet, Chain Sinnet Paracord Bracelet, DIY, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, Paracord, Paracord Bracelet, Quick Release Paracord Bracelet, Solomon Bar Knot | 32 Comments

Announcing the Inaugural ITS Tactical Muster

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Bryan Black

We’re thrilled to announce our newest ITS Tactical event. The Muster will be a skill-set development event held outdoors that… View Article

Posted in ITS Information | Tagged Camp Gadgets, Camp Stoves, Fire Building, ITS Muster, ITS Tactical Event, ITS Tactical Muster, Knot Tying, Land Navigation, Lock Picking, Medical, Rappelling, Shelter Building | 16 Comments

How to Make a Liberty Bottle Leash for Your Lid

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Bryan Black

In our newest Knot of the Week, we’ll be taking a look at a way to add a leash to… View Article

Posted in Bends, Loops, Misc. | Tagged 550 Cord, Bowline, Double Fisherman's Knot, Dummy Cord, ITS Liberty Bottle, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Liberty Bottle, Liberty Bottle Lanyard, Liberty Bottle Leash, Paracord Lanyard, Type 1 Paracord, US Made Bottle | 12 Comments

The Top Ten Tactical Skill-Sets for the Common Man

Posted on September 27, 2011 by Bryan Black

Yesterday my good friend Jack from The Survival Podcast asked me if I’d like to come on his show to… View Article

Posted in ITS Information | Tagged Blow Out Kit, Combatives, Digital Competency, Driving, ETA Kit, Fitness, Functional Strength, Home Security, Knot Tying, Lock Picking, Medical, Navigation, Security Assessment, Self Defense, Situational Awareness, Tactical Mindset | 12 Comments

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