EXOTAC, purveyors of fire starting accessories, have recently come out with an interesting take on the standard key ring. Utilizing a flat ring and a press-to-open design, the FreeKey eliminates the pain of opening a traditional key ring. The press-to-open design is essentially a pivot that allows the end of the ring to open when… Continue reading EXOTAC FREEKey System Review: Innovation for your EDC Keychain
Category: EDC
Suunto Ambit Video Walkthrough and Review
Our good friend Buck Holly put together a great video walkthrough and review of the new Suunto Ambit he picked up from Uber Group. The feature laden Ambit displays altitude, location, speed, heart rate, weather conditions and the “world’s first full-featured GPS for Explorers.” Additional features include GPS waypoint navigation, highly responsive pace and speed… Continue reading Suunto Ambit Video Walkthrough and Review
FourSevens Preon P1 Flashlight Review and Clicky Tailcap Modification
In 2010, I was first introduced to 4Sevens by way of an ITS Tactical article about the Quark Mini AA(2). I picked one up right away and was amazed by the performance. It was my first real introduction to modern LED flashlights and I was blown away at how much light was coming from such… Continue reading FourSevens Preon P1 Flashlight Review and Clicky Tailcap Modification
The Practical Guide to Everyday Carry Gear: Defensive Light Use
Editor-in-Chief’s Note: I’m excited to announce a new book from my good friend Rob Robideau of the Personal Armament Network. Rob has been a contributor here at ITS for some time and recently released The Practical Guide To Everyday Carry Gear, which includes information from an interview I did with him on emergency medical gear.… Continue reading The Practical Guide to Everyday Carry Gear: Defensive Light Use
What’s in My Pockets: Show us Your EDC for a Chance to Win!
I’d like to start something new here on ITS today and start sharing all the EDC (Every Day Carry) photos we receive in our Forum here on ITS. We’re also going to turn it into a contest every few weeks and give away a $25 gift certificate to the ITS Store! We’ll select an EDC… Continue reading What’s in My Pockets: Show us Your EDC for a Chance to Win!
Weekend Winter Watch Sale at Tactical Distributors
If you were waiting to pick up a G-Shock like we recently reviewed, now is the time. Tactical Distributors is giving 25% off watches. They’re also throwing in free overnight shipping on all orders over $25. The discount on watches is only running through Monday but the free shipping is through December 22nd so get… Continue reading Weekend Winter Watch Sale at Tactical Distributors
How to Trim the Strap on your G-Shock Watch
The straps on G-Shocks can sometimes be a bit too long for the average person. That’s especially true of my GW-5600J, to the point where they stick out and catch on the cuff’s of my shirts and long sleeves. I posted a question on a popular watch forum to ask if anyone ever trimmed their… Continue reading How to Trim the Strap on your G-Shock Watch
Keychains: The Foundations of Preparedness and Every Day Carry
I’ve always believed that having tools close at hand is essential to being a highly effective, prepared human being. Because of that philosophy, I usually carry quite a bit of stuff with me — 12 different items distributed between five pockets! While I love having good kit close at hand, I don’t always have the… Continue reading Keychains: The Foundations of Preparedness and Every Day Carry
Misconceptions and Applications of the Mini Survival Kit
The mini survival kit is often misunderstood. I’ve seen some information put forth that might lead people to believe that a mini kit is useless. Yet people like Ron Hood, Doug Ritter and myself, among many others, have recommended them for years — and for good reason. When utilized properly, they can be a valuable… Continue reading Misconceptions and Applications of the Mini Survival Kit
DIY Casio G-Shock Bezel Stealthing Guide
Here is a very simple, stealthing project for your Casio G-Shock watches. I am planning to do a lot more to my little DW-5600 like reverse the display, stealth the faceplate (if possible), but for now I wanted to stealth the bezel (aka: remove the white paint). The first step is to gather all the… Continue reading DIY Casio G-Shock Bezel Stealthing Guide