Why We Truly Care that You’re Prepared

April 1st will mark 11 years that ITS has been in business, providing articles and products to help you and your family be as prepared as possible in all aspects of your life.

I’m not trying to toot my own horn here, what I’m doing is making sure that you know when I mention the word pandemic, that you’re not hearing from a company that’s just jumping on the preparedness bandwagon.  We helped create the preparedness industry that you know today. Continue reading

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Three Cheap Things You Can Do to Prepare for a Disaster

Preparing for a disaster doesn’t have to break the bank. Here are three things you can do right now to better prepare you and your family. Continue reading

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Questionable Cupcakes – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 140

This week on Ridiculous Dialogue, we’re listening to weird music and speaking Restorically. The episode takes a turn when Kelly starts describing the unique cupcakes she’s pondering.

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Panic or Pandemic? Why Coronavirus Is NOT What You Should Worry About

I’m not Nostradamus, but due to Coronavirus (COVID-19) I’ve been telling those close to me for weeks that things were going to start running out. While the jury is out on whether I helped the situation I’ll describe below, or just added to the chaos and panic, preparedness is never something I’ve taken lightly. Continue reading

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A Full Year in the Field with the CRK Inkosi S45VN

Chris Reeve Knives isn’t a company known for rushing into new designs or materials without thorough testing. So when they announced that S45NV was a new blade material they’d be introducing, rest assured it was well planned. In fact, I was a test driver for this new material and today I’ll be discussing my year with the Inkosi S45VN. Continue reading

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Why You Should Wash Your Hands Like a Doctor

No piece of gear protects you from getting sick better than properly washing your hands and avoiding touching your face. To wash your hands correctly, thoroughly wet them with water and apply enough antibacterial soap to cover the entire surface. Continue reading

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Skip the Panic – Gear Tasting Radio 116

With the recent news of virus outbreaks around the globe, we’re taking this episode of Gear Tasting Radio to highlight things you can do to skip the panic that happens during disasters.

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Get Prepared with a FREE Medical Edition Nylon Zip Bag When You Purchase an ITS First Aid Kit™!

Being prepared for medical emergencies is always important, but we’ve found that you’re more likely to be treating smaller injuries in day-to-day life. That’s why we set out to make our ITS First Aid Kit™ cover all of life’s cuts and scrapes. To help you prepare for the small things, through Monday, we’re offering a FREE Medical Edition ITS Nylon Zip Bag when you purchase an ITS First Aid Kit™! There’s no coupon code needed, simply add both items to your cart and you’ll see the discount applied automatically at checkout. Continue reading

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DIY Pace Count Beads

Pace count beads are used to manually track distance when walking. 13 beads are divided into two sections and allow you to track up to 5,000 meters of distance.

To create your own set, you’ll need a 26 inch length of paracord and 13 beads. Trim the ends of the paracord and remove the inner strands. Fuse the ends and tie them in an overhand knot. Continue reading

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Peeing in the Yard – Ridiculous Dialogue Episode 139

Fashion is coming back around and this week on Ridiculous Dialogue, we discuss pieces we’d like to see make a comeback.

We also highlight why white collar crime doesn’t always pay and Kelly questions where the spots in the yard have been coming from.

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