Whether it’s replacing the paracord pulls on your bags or adding 100 mph tape to your favorite water bottle, everybody’s got some “hacks” they do to their gear to make it fit their needs. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some of our favorite tweaks we like to make to our gear and offer some general tips on prepping your gear.
In addition, we answer a couple Questions Over Coffee including selecting a VPN service and the best radios for day-to-day communications.
In today’s modern culture, we’re used to firearms made from exotic materials, with high-technology features that maximize killing power. Firearms owners are no stranger to polymers, aerospace metals, lasers and optics.
However, during World War II, there was almost a desperate urgency to manufacture vast quantities of weapons as quickly and cheaply as possible. The materials being used then looked like they were purchased on sale at the corner hardware store. Continue reading
If you’re familiar with Overlanding, you’ll know that it’s adventuring using a vehicle. Today on Gear Tasting, Bryan showcases some overlanding gear he recently picked up and shares some differences between overlanding and regular old camping.
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I’ve always considered myself a prepared individual, whether during an emergency situation or just day-to-day life. I’m the guy with a couple cases of bottled water, canned goods and a change of clothes stored in a closet; ready to weather out the worst of storms. However, after reading a recent article from contributor Jeff Carpenter on his experience during a 2013 flood, I suddenly understood that I wasn’t as ready as I thought I was.
Today, I’ll be discussing how the lessons I learned from that article made me set out to put together a Go Bag that would allow me to be prepared for an emergency where I’d be required to leave my home. Continue reading
It seems like everyone has their favorite pen, whether it’s a fancy gel pen or a regular old roller ball. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we break down our criteria for what makes a great pen and discuss some of our favorites.
Also on this episode, we answer some questions dealing with gloves, chest rigs and carrying cigars in the field.
Dogs are truly man’s best friend. There are many animals that have a special place in our hearts and homes, but dogs are unique in that they are the only ones that will voluntarily leave their own kind and bond themselves to a human. This is why we love them so much and why people have owned dogs throughout all of recorded history.
For the first time in a long time, we’re entering an era where people are increasingly feeling less and less secure and for good reason. Because of these feelings and a desire to make ourselves as secure as we reasonably can, people have begun searching for the skills and tools to protect themselves. One of the possible tools you could choose to purchase is a trained protection dog. Continue reading
Today we’re proud to introduce our newest morale patch, the ITS Vietnam Veterans Morale Patch, which benefits the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation. Also today, we’re introducing our latest eBook into the store, A Definitive Guide to Running a Home Security Assessment. Read on for more information on both of these new products! Continue reading
The movie scene is changing and this week on Ridiculous Dialogue, we discuss the recent controversy surrounding the MoviePass app. In addition, we’re all eagerly anticipating Halloween and outlined our plans for the upcoming spooky season.
The crew also debated the ranking of Daniel Craig Bond movies, with the news that he’ll be returning for at least one more. Finally, we hear about Kelly’s late nights connecting the dots on Ancestry.com.
Many people are quick to buy plate carriers and armor, but may not consider purchasing a helmet. Today on Gear Tasting, Bryan discusses why you might want to consider a helmet, even before a plate carrier.
Bryan also fields some Questions Over Coffee, including more details on his dislike of fleece and why he went with QD sling mounts on his precision rifle. Continue reading
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