Show Your Support and Receive a Free ITS Veterans Service Morale Patch!

Veterans Day is Monday and to celebrate, we’re giving away a free ITS Veterans Service Morale Patch with every order in the ITS Store! (While supplies last.) Continue reading

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Is Bypassing a Lock Faster Than Picking?

Picking a lock with a smaller keyway can be difficult and a bit frustrating. However, on some locks it may be easier to just bypass the keyway completely using something like a Padlock Bypass Tool. Padlock Bypass Tools are rigid tools with a pointed end that allow you to quickly bypass the pins and manually lift the locking dog on some padlocks. Once unlocked, the Padlock Bypass Tools can remain in position and be used to unlock over and over again. Continue reading

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The Why Behind Medical Kit Preparation – Gear Tasting Radio 112

Gear Tasting Radio is officially back in the saddle with a new format and schedule! On this episode, we discuss medical kits, where to store them and how many to keep on hand. We also highlight the dangers of improvised medical devices and how to turn your family members into force multipliers.

Additional info on this topic is covered in our new supplemental article linked below. Continue reading

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How Many Medical Kits Do You Really Need?

How far are you from a medical kit right now? Think in terms of inches, feet and yards. For many of us, the distance might be longer than we’d like if an emergency arose. Today, we want to dive into a planning process you can use to determine the type and quantity of medical kits that you need, as well as where to store them.

Right off the bat, let’s address the inherent bias of a company that makes medical kits, giving advice about medical kits. It’s always hard to strike a balance between getting good information out there and offering solutions for people to purchase. Continue reading

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Give Me a Pump – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 134

Rob’s trying hard not to be a creeper this week on Ridiculous Dialogue, as he explains trying to give an old bicycle to a neighborhood kid. We also discussed putting up the Halloween decor a bit late and why cord cutting hasn’t been as rough of a change as expected.

Finally this week, we highlight some old terminology and Kelly reminds us about getting a pump from a friend.

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Stop the Bleed! The New ITS Bleeding Management Kit Gives You Control

The ITS Bleeding Management Kit™ is our compact solution for treating the number one cause of preventable death, extremity hemorrhage, aka traumatic bleeding. This kit was designed to fulfill the requirements for a kit to control bleeding that many states across the country are now mandating in schools, government buildings and other public venues. Continue reading

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Is Your Vehicle Winter Worthy?

With cold weather on the way, now is a great time to double-check your vehicle’s winter worthiness. Start by ensuring that your vehicle is serviced. Testing your battery, topping off your fluids, inspecting your brakes and checking all your lights ensures that your vehicle is running tip-top and stays capable, as well as visible. Continue reading

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Unlock Free Gear in the ITS Store with a Free ITS Modular Practice Lock!

Now through Monday, you can unlock free gear by purchasing a lock pick set in the ITS Store! All orders placed for the Ti Entry Toolset or the Titanium Entry Card will receive an ITS Modular Practice Lock absolutely free! Simply add a Standard ITS Modular Practice Lock to your cart, as well as any of the lock pick sets listed above and you’ll see the discount apply automatically at checkout! Continue reading

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The Top 10 Knots You Need to Know: Alpine Butterfly

The Alpine Butterfly is perfect for creating a loop in a line and is often used in rappelling to clip in a climber along a rope for fall protection. To tie the Alpine Butterfly, begin by creating a loop in the line. Next, add a twist to create a larger top loop. Continue reading

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Trick or Treat: Pick Up a Free Spooky Morale Patch in the ITS Store through Monday!

With Halloween just around the corner, we’re opening up trick or treating a little early in the ITS Store! Starting now through Monday, all orders placed in the ITS Store will receive one of three limited-edition spooky morale patches. (While supplies last.) Continue reading

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