Can a 7-Year-Old Vehicle Bag Stand Up to Texas Heat?

With a seemingly never-ending supply of bags, Bryan continues his preparedness updates this week by sharing how one of his vehicle bags has fared over the last seven years and what will get replaced. Continue reading

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Can Criminals Copy a Key from a Photo?

Today we show how easy it is to duplicate or impression a key from a photo and how criminals could potentially use this method to gain entry into your home. Continue reading

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How Much Vehicle Gear Do You Really Need? – Gear Tasting Radio 120

This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we’re discussing how our vehicle loadouts have evolved over the years. We dive into items that can be trimmed away and things that are always going to be emergency staples on the side of the road.

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Get a FREE Lock Picking Starter Pack When You Purchase a Universal Lock Pick Practice Station!

Learning to pick locks provides an understanding of the inner workings of the locks you may already be using. This uncovers their vulnerabilities and helps you better secure and protect your family.

We want your home to be as secure as possible, so through Monday, we’re offering a FREE ITS Lock Picking Starter Pack when you purchase an ITS Universal Lock Pick Practice Station. There’s no coupon code needed, but you must add both items to your cart to see the discount applied automatically at checkout. Continue reading

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Medical Bag Updates: Repacking & Maintaining Over the Counter Medications

Bryan continues updating his preparedness bags this week, offering a look at some of the medications and hygiene items he keeps on hand. Additionally, the medication-labeling document mentioned in the video is listed in the resources for download. Continue reading

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Fire Starting Face Off

Not all fire starting gear is created equal and today we’re pitting two tools and two tinders against one another. Our tools are a Brass Fire Starter vs. a ferro rod (included in our ITS Mini Survival Kit) paired with a knife. For tinder, we’re comparing fatwood shavings and a Tinder-Quik Tab. Continue reading

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Pantry Wine – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 142

Cabin fever is setting in and some members of the crew are turning to the pantry for the solution. (Hint: Alcohol is technically a solution, chemistry-wise.) This week we discussed fridge art, handmade masks, as well as why Bryan and Kelly are boycotting Tiger King.

Finally, Bryan discusses how his experience with a vacuum repair really….sucked.

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Carry Objects Like You Know What You’re Doing Using the Carrier Knot

The carrier knot is easy to learn and great for hastily carrying rounded or hard-to-carry objects. To begin, start by joining two ends of an 8-foot section of paracord with a Double Fisherman’s Knot to create a fixed loop. Continue reading

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All the Small Things – Gear Tasting Radio 119

This week on Gear Tasting Radio we’re discussing the smaller gear-related things you can do around your house to make life a little easier. We cover everything from important gear to keep stashed in drawers to some software updates you might not even be aware of.

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Back by Popular Demand, Get 50% OFF an ETA Trauma Kit Pouch When You Purchase an ETA Trauma Kit!

We can’t thank you enough for all the support we’ve seen over the last month! ITS HQ is running at 110% and getting orders out the door as fast as they come in. Additionally, we’ve heard your requests to bring back the ETA Trauma Kit and Pouch promo!

So while supplies last, we’re offering 50% OFF an ETA Trauma Kit Pouch when you purchase a vacuum-sealed ETA Trauma Kit! There’s no coupon code needed. Please Note: You must add both an ETA Trauma Kit Pouch AND an ETA Trauma Kit to activate this discount. Continue reading

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