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Knot of the Week Video: Create a Field Expedient Rope Ladder with the Ladder Lashing

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Bryan Black

In today’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be continuing our lashings with the Ladder Lashing. A few different techniques exist… View Article

Posted in Lashings | Tagged Field Expedient Ladder, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, ladder, Ladder Knot, Ladder Lashing, Lashings, Rope Ladder, Rope Ladder Lashing | 5 Comments

Gear Tasting 33: Outdoor Meals, Waterproofing Products and Carrying While Running

Posted on April 7, 2016 by The ITS Crew

On this episode, Bryan takes a look at new outdoor meals from Good to Go and textile weatherproofing options from… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Blue Bottle Coffee, DWR, Gear, Gear Reviews, Gear Tasting, Good to Go Meals, Hill People Gear, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Lowa Renegade Boots, Magpul, MOE Grip Insert, MREs, Nikwax, Outdoor Meals, Waterproof Clothing | 3 Comments

Knot of the Week Video: Join Two Spars Together Using the Shear Lashing

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Bryan Black

On today’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over the Shear Lashing, or Round Lashing as it’s sometimes called…. View Article

Posted in Lashings | Tagged Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Lashing, Lashings, Round Lashing, Shear Lashing, Sheer Lashing | 2 Comments

Gear Tasting 32: Multitasker Twist, Military Surplus Favorites and AR-15 Tool Storage

Posted on March 31, 2016 by The ITS Crew

In this episode, Bryan showcases the new Multitasker Twist and its upgraded features over the older Multitasker Tube. He also… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Aimpoint Micro T-2, Aimpoint Optics, Akro-Mills 6318, Akro-Mills Organizer, AR-15 Spare Parts, Gear, Gear Reviews, Gear Tasting, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Military Surplus Store, MPIL, MTM Case-Guard, MTM Range Box, Multitasker Tools, Multitasker Twist, Otis Ripcord, VS-17 Signal Panels, XMRE Meals | Leave a comment

Knot of the Week Video: Reinforce Your Angles with Diagonal Lashings

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Bryan Black

When building structures and using lashings, the Diagonal Lashing a worthwhile addition to your toolbox. As spars cross on diagonal… View Article

Posted in Lashings | Tagged Diagonal Lashing, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, knot, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Lashings, Pioneering, Pioneering Project, Spar, Structure Building | Leave a comment

Gear Tasting 31: GMRS Radios, Snacks from The Feed and Fire Starting Tools

Posted on March 24, 2016 by The ITS Crew

In this episode, Bryan showcases the MicroMobile GMRS Radio from Midland and covers the basics of owning and operating GMRS… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Baofeng Radios, Brass Sparker, Comms, Communications, Fatwood, Fire Starting, Firestarting, Gear, Gear Reviews, Gear Tasting, GMRS Radios, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Midland Radios, Mini Survival Kit, MPC, MSK, Multi-Purpose Container, snacks, The Feed, Tinder-Quick, Walkie Talkies | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week Video: Build a Weight Bearing Structure with the Square Lashing

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Bryan Black

Lashings are an often overlooked part of a balanced knot tying curriculum and extremely important in constructing weight bearing structures…. View Article

Posted in Lashings | Tagged Binding, Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts Pioneering, Building a Structure, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, Lashings, Pioneering Projects, Square Lashing, Timber | 2 Comments

Gear Tasting 30: Muddy AAR, Battery Clips and BUD/s Prep

Posted on March 17, 2016 by The ITS Crew

This week, Bryan showcases gear used during the testing of MAXTRAX Recovery Equipment, including Boots, Overboots and Gloves. He also… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Battery Clip, BUD/s, Gates of Fire, Gear, Gear Reviews, Gear Tasting, gloves, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, KUIU, MAXTRAX, Navy SEAL, Off-Road, Off-Road Recovery, Overboots, podcast, Questions Over Coffee, ridiculous dialogue., SEAL Pipeline, TREDS Boots, Vehicle Recovery | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week Video: Tangle Free Storage for Electrical Cords and Cordage with the Chain Sinnet

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Bryan Black

Today’s Knot of the Week continues with coils and what I refer to as the Chain Sinnet. Other terms for… View Article

Posted in Coils | Tagged Chain Plait, Chain Sinnet, Daisy Chain, Extension Cords, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot Tying, Knots, Sinnet, Storage Sinnet | 1 Comment

Gear Tasting 29: Waterproof Dry Bags, Rappelling Gear and Pepper Spray Grenades

Posted on March 10, 2016 by The ITS Crew

On this episode, Bryan showcases a Hiking Stick that transforms into a camp stool and offers a method for securing… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Air Traffic Control, aLOKSAK Bags, Arc'Teryx, ATC, Belay Device, Bluewater Assaultline, boo boo kit, Climbing, Climbing Harness, Dry Bags, figure eight, first aid kit, Gear, Gear Reviews, Gear Tasting, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Locking Carabiner, Pepper Spray, Pepper Spray Grenades, Prusik Knot, Rappelling, Sea to Summit, Watershed Bags, X350a, Yates Harness | 1 Comment

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Blog Archives

Knot of the Week Video: Create a Field Expedient Rope Ladder with the Ladder Lashing

Gear Tasting 33: Outdoor Meals, Waterproofing Products and Carrying While Running

Knot of the Week Video: Join Two Spars Together Using the Shear Lashing

Gear Tasting 32: Multitasker Twist, Military Surplus Favorites and AR-15 Tool Storage

Knot of the Week Video: Reinforce Your Angles with Diagonal Lashings

Gear Tasting 31: GMRS Radios, Snacks from The Feed and Fire Starting Tools

Knot of the Week Video: Build a Weight Bearing Structure with the Square Lashing

Gear Tasting 30: Muddy AAR, Battery Clips and BUD/s Prep

Knot of the Week Video: Tangle Free Storage for Electrical Cords and Cordage with the Chain Sinnet

Gear Tasting 29: Waterproof Dry Bags, Rappelling Gear and Pepper Spray Grenades

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