The Double Fisherman’s Knot works very well with small or slippery lines, like the monofilament line used by fishing enthusiasts. Today we’ll examine tying the knot with two different lines and explain how it can be used to start a Prusik Loop.
In addition to the tying method, we offer a look at how this knot will fit into our continuing DIY Knot Board Display. Continue reading
Recently there’s been a lot of information coming forward about massive cybersecurity hacks and information loss by some pretty large companies. With each of these attacks, the chances of your information being compromised grow. Today we’ll be focusing on checking up on three areas of your digital life that can help keep your data secure and out of the wrong hands. Continue reading
Protect your data and devices by doing a cybersecurity checkup. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some steps you can take to ensure your digital safety. While October is Homeland Security’s designated month for Cybersecurity Awareness, we also highlight that you should always be practicing good security habits year round.
In addition to some of the checkup items you can perform, we cover software and other gear that can help you keep your info close to the vest.
In our previous piece on Overland Communications, we touched on the many options available for contacting your off-road group or other members of civilized society. In this piece, I want to talk about how to maintain a reasonable level of Internet connectivity while you’re out in the middle of nowhere. There’s a good chance you own or have used some of the things we’re going to discuss today, but this will definitely be an introduction to some gear that has taken many many hours of research and testing. My typical format is also pretty unbiased, but this time I want to share with you my stories of pain and suffering that lead me to this point. Continue reading
The daily content we provide at ITS has and always will be free, but it’s with support like yours that we’re able to keep the gears turning. As a way to show your support, we’re proud to introduce our new ITS Logo T-Shirts, featuring the classic circular ITS Logo on the left front chest. Read on below for more information! Continue reading
When a company like Spartan Blades teams up with a legend like Bill Harsey, the result can’t be anything less than stunning. Their combined Tactical Trout project goes back as far as 2009 during Blade Show when Bill secretly showed me his new concept, a Trout fixed blade dedicated to outdoor use. Continue reading
Whether it’s camping or just a walk in the woods, this week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss the importance of disconnecting and getting outdoors.
In fact, we make the case that it doesn’t even really need to be the “outdoors,” just some time set aside for you to work on projects or just not be bothered by the copious notifications from your devices.
We’ve got some serious grown-up topics on Ridiculous Dialogue this week, including selecting house fixtures and Bryan’s new ladder. Rob also told us about a bee problem he’s encountered and why he’s just considering taking up beekeeping to deal with it.
Lastly this week, Bryan recounted a recent “Tyler Durden” moment he had while buying jewelry and Kelly explained why she was suspicious of the purchase.
As fans of classic horror films, we wanted to bring to life an iconic graphic from Dracula with our ITS Dracula Bat Morale Patch! This limited-edition morale patch features the infamous night-dwelling vampire bat, with an ITS twist.
Also new to the ITS Store this week is the Bogota® Titanium Flats 3-Piece Expansion Toolset, which offers three unique picks for special situations. Read on below for more information on these new products! Continue reading
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