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Gear Tasting 09: Tissues, Comms and Home Security

Posted on September 30, 2015 by The ITS Crew

In this episode, Bryan showcases the Issue Box from Tactical Walls, as well as an upcoming ITS Product and the… View Article

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Knot of the Week HD: Can a One-Handed Bowline Save Your Life?

Posted on September 29, 2015 by Bryan Black

Today’s Knot of the Week in HD features one of my favorite knots that I wind up practicing on a… View Article

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Gear Tasting Episode 08: Watches, Knee Pads and Emergency Rappelling

Posted on September 23, 2015 by The ITS Crew

In this episode, Bryan showcases some new products from Arc’teryx LEAF and Oni Gear Industries and answers a few questions… View Article

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Knot of the Week HD: Bowline with Backups, Overhand Loop and Stopped Loop

Posted on September 21, 2015 by Bryan Black

Having concluded with bends in our video last week, our Knot of the Week in HD continues today with the start… View Article

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Gear Tasting 07: Solar Charging, Cold Weather Clothing and Lock Picking for the Beginner

Posted on September 16, 2015 by The ITS Crew

In this episode, Bryan tackles more questions over coffee, including his favorite solar charging gear, cold weather clothing that he… View Article

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Knot of the Week HD: Vice Versa Bend and the Twin Bowline Bend

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Bryan Black

On today’s Knot of the Week in HD, I’ll be knocking off a few remaining bends with the Vice Versa and… View Article

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Gear Tasting 06: Mail Call, Night Vision and Bryan’s EDC Pocket Dump

Posted on September 9, 2015 by The ITS Crew

In this episode, Bryan shares a first look at MultiCam Concealment Tape from Pro Tapes, the S&S Precision Pocket Shiv… View Article

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Knot of the Week HD: Carrick Bend, Lanyard Knot and the Hunter’s Bend

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Bryan Black

We continue our recent relaunch of the Knot of the Week series, brought to you in HD, with a few of… View Article

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Gear Tasting Episode 05: FJ Cruiser Mods, Body Armor and Stand-Up Desks

Posted on September 2, 2015 by The ITS Crew

In this episode, Bryan answers some questions over coffee, including a few about his FJ Cruiser. He also walks through… View Article

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Knot of the Week HD: Sheet Bend, Slipped Sheet Bend and Double Sheet Bend

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Bryan Black

We continue our Knot of the Week HD series this week with the Sheet Bend, also known as the Becket’s… View Article

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