There are so many ways to stay connected in this world we so love to explore. The problem is that there are so many options, we either default to the bad ones or we take the advice of someone that doesn’t actually know what they’re talking about. Now I know right off the bat I’m going to get some ruffled radio feathers and some “matter-of-fact” comments down below. I’m good with that, but please stifle your anger until you’ve read what I have to say. Continue reading
Are you and your family prepared for a disaster?
September is National Preparedness Month and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some steps you can take to be more prepared while reviewing the FEMA campaign, which brings awareness to everything from having emergency supplies ready to go, to having enough savings to cover post-disaster needs.
We’ve also included some past articles and podcasts below that you can check out to get you started.
Today we’re proud to not only be updating our ITS First Aid Kit™ to a single more full-featured version, but also launching our brand new K-9 First Aid Kit! Our Expiration Refresh Pack for the ITS First Aid Kit™ has also been updated to better reflect the items that expire in the newly revamped kit. Read on below for more information on these kits! Continue reading
Recently the meme shown below popped up in my social media feed and it hit me like ton of bricks. Most memes are funny or perhaps even poignant, but they’re seldom grounded in reality. For those that are Veterans and have recently separated from service or soon will, this one is strikingly real world. For me it wasn’t just real, it was an exact match and perhaps why it hit me so hard, despite these events being 25 years in my past. Continue reading
I’ve had such a great experience with the two Hill People Gear packs I own, (Qui-Ya & Umlindi) that I used a recent vist to the USA to pick up a smaller pack from them. The Connor Pack is smaller than both of my previous packs, but it still features their legendary harness system. Today I’ll be offering my thoughts on why this pack is perfect for your next backcountry exploration! Continue reading
Think Cubular™ with the new Gizmo Lite Bag! Store medical kits, range accessories, ammo or even travel with it as a Dopp Kit. Each bag also attaches to any loop surface, ready to grab and go at a moment’s notice.
Spruce up your ride by affixing the optional Universal Vehicle Mounting Platform (UVMP) to your headrest and turn the Gizmo Lite into the ultimate vehicle kit. Continue reading
We’ve discussed a few important aspects of using and maintaining a winch in a previous article on Off-Road Recovery. However, with camping season fast approaching, we’ve decided it’s time to put together a series on how to select, set-up and maintain your winch. We’ll also be covering some conventional and unconventional uses of this fascinating, methodical and respectably dangerous piece of equipment. While we’ve touched on this before, there’s still a tremendous amount of information to cover. I’m eager to share my knowledge and experience with the community, so let’s get started. Continue reading
Want to know more about tradecraft tools and their usage? Today we’re not only discussing that, but also how to upgrade your door security with better locks and anti-kick measures. We also hit on prioritizing your skill-set development around other potential encounters that you can train for.
I used to look at a fit person and think, “I wonder what they do for a workout and how often are they hitting the gym, every day?” Now I know the truth, it’s not about what workout they’re doing, but what they’re eating that’s the most important.
You’ve probably heard that phrase “calories in, calories out,” which means that if you just burn more calories than you’re taking in, you’ll lose the weight you need to. Continue reading
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