For many people, summer means manning the grill, swimming in the pool, or just soaking up the sun’s rays. However, for some of us, summer means adventure. Some of those adventures include packing up and heading across the country, but sometimes things are happening in our own backyard. Today on ITS, we’ll be covering some skills and… Continue reading This Summer, Get Outdoors and Make Your Own Adventure
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Summer’s Almost Here: Freshen Up Your Skills Before Heading into the Great Outdoors
Summer’s just around the corner and for many of us, that means heading out into the great outdoors in search of adventure. Whether you’re camping, overlanding, hunting, fishing or just hiking into the wilderness, being prepared and having the skills to handle the outdoors is paramount. Below, we’ve gathered a collection of past articles to help you freshen up… Continue reading Summer’s Almost Here: Freshen Up Your Skills Before Heading into the Great Outdoors
Gone Exploring in Movember: New Products Available in the ITS Store
Today we’re excited to be introducing two new products to the ITS Store, one of which is an updated version of one of our most popular morale patches! Our new ITS Gone Exploring Tin Sign reminds us to set out, make our own trails and get in touch with nature. The ITS Movember Morale Patch… Continue reading Gone Exploring in Movember: New Products Available in the ITS Store
What We’re Reading at ITS: An Updated Glance at our Nightstands
“I cannot live without books.” — Thomas Jefferson While you might think that we’ve always got our nose buried in the latest Guns & Ammo or Military Survival Manual, the ITS Crew has varied backgrounds and interests and our reading list might surprise you. Take a quick glance at our nightstands and you’ll see a… Continue reading What We’re Reading at ITS: An Updated Glance at our Nightstands
New ITS Elements Morale Patch Collection Reminds You to Wash Your Spirit Clean
Today we’re excited to be adding the new limited edition ITS Elements Morale Patch Collection to the ITS Store! These highly detailed patches capture the spirit of the outdoors by showcasing the natural elements that highlight its beauty. The collection also aims to live up to John Muir’s famous quote: Keep close to Nature’s heart… and break… Continue reading New ITS Elements Morale Patch Collection Reminds You to Wash Your Spirit Clean
Life on the Road: Maintaining Security While Traveling
This past spring, my girlfriend and I resigned from corporate jobs in Boston intent on a year long road trip. We spent 2 months living at my parents house building a Sprinter van into a camper and in mid-August, hit the road with our apartment on wheels. For the last 10 weeks, my girlfriend and… Continue reading Life on the Road: Maintaining Security While Traveling
Choose Your Own Adventure: Navigation Basics You Need to Know
Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or a sunshine fearing cubicle dweller, knowing the basics of navigation can be a life saver. With all of the technology we rely on today, many of us have lost touch with getting ourselves from Point A to Point B. Brush up on your Nav Skills with some of our… Continue reading Choose Your Own Adventure: Navigation Basics You Need to Know
New Mora Axes and K-9 Veterans Day Morale Patch Added to the ITS Store
Today is K-9 Veterans Day and to honor the service of working K-9’s around the world, we’ve teamed up with the Warrior Dog Foundation to create the K-9 Veterans Day Morale Patch, which is now available in the ITS Store. Each order placed today through Monday will also receive a free patch to commemorate St. Patrick’s Day!… Continue reading New Mora Axes and K-9 Veterans Day Morale Patch Added to the ITS Store
The Best Way Out is Always Through: Lessons Learned On the Road
Operating on a recommendation from another couple that had recently passed through Jackson, WY we bouncily climbed dirt roads in the Bridger-Teton National Forest. We’d lost track of time in town, grabbing dinner and playing cards, which left us to search ill-labeled roads in the dark for the proper route to Shadow Mountain. A rain… Continue reading The Best Way Out is Always Through: Lessons Learned On the Road
Understanding the Black Magic behind Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings
Editor-in-Chief’s Note: Buck is back with a few thoughts on the mystery behind sleeping bag temperature ratings. If you’ve ever wondered what those ratings mean, Buck will help to shed some light on the subject. Before you buy your next sleeping bag, be sure to watch this short and informative video. Buck Holly served 9… Continue reading Understanding the Black Magic behind Sleeping Bag Temperature Ratings