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How to Tie the Highwayman’s Hitch for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on November 29, 2018 by The ITS Crew

Whether you’re holding up a stagecoach or simply mooring a small boat, the Highwayman’s Hitch is the knot for you…. View Article

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How to Tie the Knute Hitch for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on November 15, 2018 by The ITS Crew

The Knute Hitch offers a simple and quick method to tie a lanyard onto pretty much anything with a lanyard… View Article

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Survival Kits and Fire Starting Essentials – Questions Over Coffee 16

Posted on November 8, 2018 by The ITS Crew

Bucking the tradition of long-form answers this week on Questions Over Coffee, Bryan tackles three questions “rapid fire” style. The… View Article

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How to Tie the Half Hitch and Right Angle for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on November 1, 2018 by The ITS Crew

Basic hitches might not be the most secure knots, but they’re important to learn and can be used to attach… View Article

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Pack Up the Essentials – Questions Over Coffee 15

Posted on October 25, 2018 by The ITS Crew

This episode is “packed” with information on what Bryan considers essential for his small and large packs. He describes the… View Article

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Foot Care: Treat Your Feet the Right Way to Avoid Blisters

Posted on October 24, 2018 by The ITS Crew

If you suffer from blisters when putting in the miles on a hike or ruck, take the tips in today’s… View Article

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How to Tie the Double Fisherman’s Knot for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on October 18, 2018 by The ITS Crew

The Double Fisherman’s Knot works very well with small or slippery lines, like the monofilament line used by fishing enthusiasts…. View Article

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Combining Packs and Chest Rigs – Questions Over Coffee 14

Posted on October 11, 2018 by The ITS Crew

Bryan tackles how to manage all the straps that come from packs, chest rigs and even armor this week on… View Article

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How to Tie the Girth Hitch for a DIY Knot Board Display

Posted on October 4, 2018 by The ITS Crew

The Girth Hitch is one of the simplest out there, but it can be an extremely useful knot. This week,… View Article

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Fleece Choices and EDC Lock Picks – Questions Over Coffee 13

Posted on September 27, 2018 by The ITS Crew

With winter right around the corner, Bryan tackles an inquiry on fleece this week on Questions Over Coffee. Spoiler alert,… View Article

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