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Gear Tasting 14: Yo Dawg, I Heard You Like Packs

Posted on November 5, 2015 by The ITS Crew

On this episode, Bryan answers a few Questions Over Coffee, including a rundown of his shoes and boots and what… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Adidas Terrex, Altama Desert Boots, Arc’teryx Acrux FL2 GTX, Arc’teryx Khard, Arc’teryx Mattock Drysock, BCA Stash, Gear Review, Gear Reviews, Gear Tasting, GORUCK, Haley Strategic Flat Pack, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, La Sportiva Boots, London Bridge Trading, Lowa Renegade, Mystery Ranch, Salomon Speedcross, Salomon TechAmphibian, TSSI M9 Pack | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week HD: Tying the Hangman’s Noose and Other Variations

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Bryan Black

Before you jump to conclusions about the legitimacy of the Hangman’s Noose, I’d like to start this week’s Knot of… View Article

Posted in Loops | Tagged Hangman's Noose, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, Loops, Noose | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week HD: Quickly Create a Tie-In Point with the Alpine Butterfly Knot

Posted on October 29, 2015 by Bryan Black

Whether you need to quickly create a loop a rope, or just need a tie down point, look no further… View Article

Posted in Loops | Tagged Alpine Butterfly Knot, Alpine Loop, knot, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, KOTW HD, Linemen's Loop, Loop Knot | 3 Comments

Gear Tasting 13: Muster Loadout, Water Bottles and Grappling Hooks

Posted on October 28, 2015 by The ITS Crew

On this episode, Bryan discusses his loadout during the fourth annual ITS Muster and his thought process behind his continually… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Arc'Teryx Atom Jacket, Battle Systems Tape, Chemlights, Dummy Cord, EDC Kit, Emerson A-100, Emerson Knives, EOG Strap, ETA Trauma Kit, Fisher Space Pen, Garmin 401, Liberty Bottles, LokSak Bag, London Bridge Trading, Mini Survival Kit, MPIL, Multitasker, Nalgene Bottle, Paracord Storage Sinnet, Pig Gloves, Princeton Tec, Rigger's Rubber Bands, Rite in the Rain Pencil, Signal Panel, SKD Tactical, Skeltonized Bottle Holder, Slip2000, SOFTTW Tourniquet, Suunto Global MC-2, Tactical Command Industries, urban kit, Vapur Bottle, Vapur Flask, VS-17 | 4 Comments

Gear Tasting 12: Helmets, Eye Pro and the Consumables Tackle Box

Posted on October 22, 2015 by The ITS Crew

On this episode, Bryan covers some new arrivals to the shop, including the book My Brother In Arms, some Telluric… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged ESS, Foot Care, Gatorz, IR Laser Targets, My Brother In Arms, OPS-Core, Plano, Revision, Smith Elite, Team Wendy, TNVC, VIP Adventure Lights, VIP Tripwire Battery Cover | 1 Comment

Knot of the Week HD: Creating Your Own Ladder with Tubular Webbing

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Bryan Black

Continuing where we left off with our Knot of the Week series last week, today we’ll finish what we started with… View Article

Posted in Loops | Tagged Climbing Ladder, DIY Ladder, Etrier, Field Expedient Ladder, Frost Knot, High Definition, Knot of the Week, Knots, KOTW, KOTW HD, ladder, Tubular Webbing, Tubular Webbing Ladder, Webbing Ladder | 2 Comments

Gear Tasting 11: SKD Bravo FR Gloves, Coffee Brewing and Ear Pro

Posted on October 14, 2015 by The ITS Crew

On this episode, Bryan highlights the features of SKD Tactical’s new PIG FDT Bravo FR Gloves, a newer fire retardant… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Aeropress, Bravo FDT FR Gloves, Coffee Brewing, Gear Review, Gear Reviews, Gear Tasting, gloves, hearing protection, Howard Leight, milspec monkey, OC Tactical, Peltor, Pig Gloves, Retracto Plugs, SKD Tactical, Sordin, SureFire Sonic Defenders | 2 Comments

Knot of the Week HD: Tying a Frost Knot to Start an Etrier or Join Webbing

Posted on October 13, 2015 by Bryan Black

Our Knot of the Week series in HD continues today with one of my favorite loops, the Frost Knot. While… View Article

Posted in Loops | Tagged Etrier, Frost Knot, Join Tubular Webbing, Join Webbing, ladder, Tubular Webbing, Tubular Webbing Ladder, Webbing Ladder | Leave a comment

Gear Tasting 10: Splitting Wood, Chest Rigs and Ancient MRE’s

Posted on October 7, 2015 by The ITS Crew

In this episode, Bryan shares a first look at what might be a more efficient method of splitting wood. He… View Article

Posted in Gear Tasting | Tagged Gear Review, Gear Tasting, Imminent Threat Solutions, ITS Tactical, Kindling Cracker, LBT, London Bridge Trading, Mayflower Research, Mayflower Research & Consulting, MRE, MREs | 3 Comments

Knot of the Week HD: Use a Handcuff Knot to Subdue Your Foes

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Bryan Black

Continuing with Loops on our Knot of the Week series in HD, today I’ll be going over the Handcuff Knot…. View Article

Posted in Loops | Tagged Figure-8 Knot, Fireman's Chair, Fireman's Chair Knot, Handcuff Knot, Knot of the Week, Knot of the Week HD, Knot Tying, Knots, KOTW, KOTW HD, Overhand Knot | 5 Comments

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Blog Archives

Gear Tasting 14: Yo Dawg, I Heard You Like Packs

Knot of the Week HD: Tying the Hangman’s Noose and Other Variations

Knot of the Week HD: Quickly Create a Tie-In Point with the Alpine Butterfly Knot

Gear Tasting 13: Muster Loadout, Water Bottles and Grappling Hooks

Gear Tasting 12: Helmets, Eye Pro and the Consumables Tackle Box

Knot of the Week HD: Creating Your Own Ladder with Tubular Webbing

Gear Tasting 11: SKD Bravo FR Gloves, Coffee Brewing and Ear Pro

Knot of the Week HD: Tying a Frost Knot to Start an Etrier or Join Webbing

Gear Tasting 10: Splitting Wood, Chest Rigs and Ancient MRE’s

Knot of the Week HD: Use a Handcuff Knot to Subdue Your Foes

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