Tag Archives: Preparedness

Lessons Learned as a First Responder to Hurricane Harvey

Posted on September 13, 2017 by Daniel Rodriguez

Late Sunday evening, we drove south down an eerily empty highway. While one wouldn’t expect much traffic in north Houston… View Article

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Real Life Survival: One Family’s Experience with Disaster when the Floods Came

Posted on July 26, 2017 by ITS Guest Contributor

First I want to say that this isn’t a commentary on paranoia, it’s just an account of realism. There are many… View Article

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My ITS Story: A Mental and Physical Journey Towards Success

Posted on January 10, 2017 by ITS Guest Contributor

While I know many ITS followers and members have a story of their own, today I’d like to share the incredible role… View Article

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Building a Bolt Bag: Being Prepared to Go At Any Moment

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Matthew Sharp

Fresh off the heels of ITS Muster IV, I’ve taken some of what I learned on building a Bolt Bag… View Article

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Making Cents: How to Develop Your Financial Preparedness Skill-Set

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Nick H.

As most of you know, we believe in being prepared here at ITS. From knowing how to tie knots, build… View Article

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Don’t Be an EDC Troll: Carry What You Need to Prevail

Posted on March 17, 2015 by Bryan Black

There’s something to preparing for having nothing, but carrying everything you need. People often criticize those that carry a lot… View Article

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The Best Way Out is Always Through: Lessons Learned On the Road

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Jon Gaffney

Operating on a recommendation from another couple that had recently passed through Jackson, WY we bouncily climbed dirt roads in… View Article

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Adventures in Unpreparedness: Letting the Spirit of Adventure Override Common Sense

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Rob Henderson

I’ve always been a big fan of the outdoors and have recently become more interested in the Overland Community. Taking… View Article

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Balancing Preparedness and Clutter while Living Efficiently in Small Spaces

Posted on April 28, 2014 by Jeff More

Chances are, if you’re a regular reader of ITS, you enjoy a combination of recreational shooting, camping/hiking and are at… View Article

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Assemble Your Own Emergency Kit for Friends and Family

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Jeff More

We all have friends and family we want to give a more practical gift to, as well as those who… View Article

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