Communications Equipment for Your Bug Out Bag – Gear Tasting Radio 109

When it comes to emergency communications, there’s no one clear “best” option. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss several items you can consider including in your Bug Out Bag to have the best chance of communicating during an emergency.

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Be Your Own First Responder with the ITS Stop the Bleed Bundle

Homeland Security has dedicated the month of May to raising awareness for training, equipping and empowering bystanders to help Stop the Bleed. Today we wanted to highlight a new product bundle we’re offering that includes important components to help stop traumatic bleeding and save valuable seconds. Continue reading

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Game of Hate – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 126

When you play the game of hate, you get this special edition of Ridiculous Dialogue! We’re joined by Nick this week to pick apart the last episode of Game of Thrones and we’re giving it both barrels. This is a spoilertastic episode if you haven’t seen GoT, so avoid it if you plan on watching.

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Mindset Tips with Former Navy SEAL Nick Hays – Gear Tasting Radio 108

We’re joined this week on Gear Tasting Radio by former Navy SEAL and longtime ITS contributor, Nick Hays, to discuss his upcoming book Elite. We cover everything from steps to remove negativity in your life to why a routine can help recenter you. Check out the episode intel for more information on how to pre-order your copy of Elite!

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Mail Tourette’s – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 125

Getting old has its ups and downs, which the crew thoroughly discusses this week on Ridiculous Dialogue. Additionally, after debating what makes “fancy nuts,” we hear about Bryan and Kelly’s Kentucky Derby Bingo. Spoilers, hungry rompers make an appearance.

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Be Prepared with the ITS Vehicle First Aid Kit!

Our Vehicle First Aid Kit is the perfect solution to keep a medical kit close at hand when you’re on the go. This kit includes everything you’ll need to organize, store and access a full-featured first aid kit from the back of your vehicle’s headrest. Just rip and go! Continue reading

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How to Tie the Solomon Bar Knot for a DIY Knot Board Display

The Solomon Bar Knot is a decorative knot and will be the last knot we tie for our DIY Knot Board Display, before going over the final construction. Additionally, this knot can be used to make things like keychains or paracord bracelets. Continue reading

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People Watching: Classifying Human Behavior to Keep Yourself Safe

Editor’s Note: Today we’d like to offer an interesting piece from Kevin Reeve at onPoint Tactical. It’s an insightful thought experiment that deals with classifying human behavior. While not scientific, we think it offers some valid observations into people that could prove valuable in your life.

I​’m a people watcher and I like to study human behavior. Over time in my observations, I’ve identified some simple categories based on behaviors that different people exhibit. They’re generalizations, but they help me understand and manage expectations. Continue reading

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Recommended Reading: Elite by Former Navy SEAL Nick Hays

Editor-in-Chief’s Note: ITS wouldn’t be where it is today without the advisors that played a big role in helping me get it off the ground. Nick Hays is not only one of those people, but a great friend and still a frequent contributor here at ITS. I’m proud to not only endorse his new book, Elite, but wholeheartedly recommend it.

Elite: High Performance Lessons and Habits from a Former Navy SEAL offers lessons learned and habits Nick’s developed throughout his career, which can be applied to almost any facet of your life. To pre-order your copy from Amazon, click here. Continue reading

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Slim Down Your Gear with the New ITS Slimline Pouch

The all-new ITS Slimline Pouch is perfect for storing pocket-sized items like our EDC Trauma Kit, compasses, cell phones and other electronics. Additionally, with our patent-pending 4-Way Mounting System™, the ITS Slimline can be mounted to virtually any piece of gear. Continue reading

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