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Knot of the Week Video: Use an Alpine Coil to Quickly Coil Your Rope for Storage

On this week’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over the Alpine Coil and how it can be used to quickly… View Article

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Gear Tasting 28: Bolt Cutters, Mini Multi-Tools and 4Sevens Preon Flashlight Modifications

On this episode of Gear Tasting, Bryan discusses some new items we’re evaluating at ITS HQ, including a new book… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Carry Your Rope Hands Free with the Climber’s Coil

So why would you want to learn how to use a Climber’s Coil to carry a rope on your back?… View Article

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Gear Tasting 27: Lock Picking, Hoptic Accessories and a Box Full of Knives

On this episode, Bryan showcases some new arrivals from Hoptic USA and uses our new ITS Visible Cutaway Practice Locks… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Shorten or Bypass a Damaged Section of Rope with the Sheepshank

On today’s Knot of the Week, we’ll be going over another of my favorites, the Sheepshank. It’s namesake comes from… View Article

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Gear Tasting 26: Zippo Tricks, Morning Workout Energy & Piston AR’s

Today on Gear Tasting, Bryan shares a new butane torch insert for his Zippo lighter that’s perfect for cigars! He… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video – Carry Your Drinks Using a Bottle Sling

Ever broke a lid on your Nalgene or had a circular object you wished you could collar and lift? Look… View Article

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Gear Tasting 25: Tech Sweater, Whiteout Gloves and Headlamp of Choice

Today on Gear Tasting, Bryan showcases the Propper Full Zip Tech Sweater and Mechanix Limited Edition Whiteout M-Pact Gloves. He… View Article

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Knot of the Week Video: Create an Improvised Seat with the Scaffold Hitch

In this week’s Knot of the Week, I’ll show you how to tie the Scaffold Hitch and create your own… View Article

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Gear Tasting 24: Glock Accessories, Jetboil’s Redemption and Wallets with an Escape Focus

This week, Bryan installs the new Hoptic +1 Low-Pro Base Plate for his Glock 43. He also offers new information… View Article

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