This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss the different bags, packs and boxes we keep our preparedness gear in and share some tips on storage.

This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss the different bags, packs and boxes we keep our preparedness gear in and share some tips on storage.

127 - Preparedness Packs

 Situational Awareness is always a good thing to practice, but this week on Gear Tasting Radio we’re examining why too much paranoia or living “in the red” can be detrimental to your health and overall safety.

Situational Awareness is always a good thing to practice, but this week on Gear Tasting Radio we’re examining why too much paranoia or living “in the red” can be detrimental to your health and overall safety.

126 - Paranoia and the Effects of Living in the Red

 With data collection being more prevalent than ever these days, this week on Gear Tasting Radio we’re highlighting a few things you can do, both physically and digitally, to help protect your data from bad actors.

With data collection being more prevalent than ever these days, this week on Gear Tasting Radio we’re highlighting a few things you can do, both physically and digitally, to help protect your data from bad actors.

125 - How to Keep Your Data Private

This week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss the confusion surrounding terms like “First Aid” and “Trauma.” We offer our thoughts on what products are essential and why you might not always be the one using your kit’s supplies. Medical Resources - https://bit.ly/31Attbn

This week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss the confusion surrounding terms like “First Aid” and “Trauma.” We offer our thoughts on what products are essential and why you might not always be the one using your kit’s supplies. Medical Resources - <a href="https://bit.ly/31Attbn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/31Attbn</a>

124 - Defining First Aid

 This week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss a brand new emergency preparedness product to stay ready for disasters. We also highlight the differences between Fieldcraft and Tradecraft, including why you should think more like a spy when it comes to home security

This week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss a brand new emergency preparedness product to stay ready for disasters. We also highlight the differences between Fieldcraft and Tradecraft, including why you should think more like a spy when it comes to home security

123 - Fieldcraft vs. Tradecraft

Since 2009, ITS has strived to provide tips, tools and solutions to better prepare you to deal with the unexpected. In this episode of Gear Tasting Radio, we highlight our competencies and convictions that empower people to better themselves and become their own insurance policies.

Since 2009, ITS has strived to provide tips, tools and solutions to better prepare you to deal with the unexpected. In this episode of Gear Tasting Radio, we highlight our competencies and convictions that empower people to better themselves and become their own insurance policies.

122 - Our Cause at ITS

Stop the Bleed Month is underway and today on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss the importance of bleeding control training and tools. We also address some of the myths surrounding using medical equipment and responding as a civilian. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Stop the Bleed Month is underway and today on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss the importance of bleeding control training and tools. We also address some of the myths surrounding using medical equipment and responding as a civilian. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

121 - Seconds Count

This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we’re discussing how our vehicle loadouts have evolved over the years. We dive into items that can be trimmed away and things that are always going to be emergency staples on the side of the road. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we’re discussing how our vehicle loadouts have evolved over the years. We dive into items that can be trimmed away and things that are always going to be emergency staples on the side of the road. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

120 - How Much Vehicle Gear Do You Really Need?

This week on Gear Tasting Radio we’re discussing the smaller gear-related things you can do around your house to make life a little easier. We cover everything from important gear to keep stashed in drawers to some software updates you might not even be aware of. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

This week on Gear Tasting Radio we’re discussing the smaller gear-related things you can do around your house to make life a little easier. We cover everything from important gear to keep stashed in drawers to some software updates you might not even be aware of. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

119 - All the Small Things

This week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss how you can best utilize the downtime from COVID-19 to better prepare yourself, your family and your home.

This week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss how you can best utilize the downtime from COVID-19 to better prepare yourself, your family and your home.

118 - The Immediate Need for Home Security

Have you ever analyzed why you've chosen the gear you have? Was it based on recommendations, or a true look into the skills to consider when making your selections? Look no further, Gear Tasting Radio is here with an in-depth look into the usage and philosophy behind the equipment in our lives.

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Communicating on existing networks and infrastructure can be challenging during or after a disaster. Today on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss different radio options for emergency communications, as well as some of the licensing required for transmitting on different frequencies. In addition to the nerdiness behind communications, we discuss some of our favorite gear and talk about an upcoming ITS product that will make carrying your radio much easier. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Communicating on existing networks and infrastructure can be challenging during or after a disaster. Today on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss different radio options for emergency communications, as well as some of the licensing required for transmitting on different frequencies. In addition to the nerdiness behind communications, we discuss some of our favorite gear and talk about an upcoming ITS product that will make carrying your radio much easier. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

90 - Emergency Communication Options

With winter right around the corner, this week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss items you should keep in your vehicle to stay prepared for emergencies. In addition, we discuss some of the things to check regularly on your vehicle to avoid unpleasant surprises or breakdowns. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

With winter right around the corner, this week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss items you should keep in your vehicle to stay prepared for emergencies. In addition, we discuss some of the things to check regularly on your vehicle to avoid unpleasant surprises or breakdowns. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

37 - Vehicle Preparedness

We’re all about rope this week on Gear Tasting Radio. We discuss everything from the construction of different ropes, to some of the important math and considerations based on our DOPE (data on previous engagements.) For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

We’re all about rope this week on Gear Tasting Radio. We discuss everything from the construction of different ropes, to some of the important math and considerations based on our DOPE (data on previous engagements.) For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

93 - Rope DOPE

Can you put too much thought into your organization methods? This week we discuss where we draw the line between tidying up and overdoing it. In addition, we highlight some of our philosophies behind organizing things like gear and tools. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Can you put too much thought into your organization methods? This week we discuss where we draw the line between tidying up and overdoing it. In addition, we highlight some of our philosophies behind organizing things like gear and tools. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

94 - Too Much Organization?

It’s all about fire and light this week on Gear Tasting Radio, as Bryan evaluates and makes changes to his bug out bag. As we covered, it’s always good to have multiple methods for both flashlights and fire building, so you’ll always be ready to light your way. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

It’s all about fire and light this week on Gear Tasting Radio, as Bryan evaluates and makes changes to his bug out bag. As we covered, it’s always good to have multiple methods for both flashlights and fire building, so you’ll always be ready to light your way. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

96 - Upgrading Fire and Light

When it comes to basic skills, navigation is at the top of the list. This week, fresh back from our Muster Alumni Conclave, we discuss some of the principles and tools behind navigating with a map and compass. In addition, we also examine the incorporation of GPS into your navigation and why it’s so important to ensure your map information and GPS information match up. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

When it comes to basic skills, navigation is at the top of the list. This week, fresh back from our Muster Alumni Conclave, we discuss some of the principles and tools behind navigating with a map and compass. In addition, we also examine the incorporation of GPS into your navigation and why it’s so important to ensure your map information and GPS information match up. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

36 - Land Navigation Basics

Gear Tasting Radio is officially back in the saddle with a new format and schedule! On this episode, we discuss medical kits, where to store them and how many to keep on hand. We also highlight the dangers of improvised medical devices and how to turn your family members into force multipliers. Additional info on this topic is covered in our new supplemental article on itstactical.com and linked below. Episode Intel ITS Medical Kits Article - http://bit.ly/2JOQjCu CoTCCC Principles - http://bit.ly/2PKV7fN ITS Medical Gear - http://bit.ly/2JOcNmN

Gear Tasting Radio is officially back in the saddle with a new format and schedule! On this episode, we discuss medical kits, where to store them and how many to keep on hand. We also highlight the dangers of improvised medical devices and how to turn your family members into force multipliers. Additional info on this topic is covered in our new supplemental article on <a href="http://itstactical.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">itstactical.com</a> and linked below. Episode Intel <a href="http://bit.ly/2JOQjCu" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ITS Medical Kits Article</a> - <a href="http://bit.ly/2JOQjCu" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2JOQjCu</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2PKV7fN" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">CoTCCC Principles</a> - <a href="http://bit.ly/2PKV7fN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2PKV7fN</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/2JOcNmN" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ITS Medical Gear</a> - <a href="http://bit.ly/2JOcNmN" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2JOcNmN</a>

112 - The Why Behind Medical Kit Preparation

Personal security when traveling comes with a unique set of contingencies and challenges. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss our tips and tricks to help get you through your next trip safely; whether you’re flying, driving or just checking into a hotel.

Personal security when traveling comes with a unique set of contingencies and challenges. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss our tips and tricks to help get you through your next trip safely; whether you’re flying, driving or just checking into a hotel.

114 - Frequent Flyer Security

Today, Bryan rolls the dice on eating a five-year-old PowerBar and we discuss selecting food for your Bug Out Bag, weighing different meals and why it’s important to have ready-to-eat things like snack bars or packets. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Today, Bryan rolls the dice on eating a five-year-old PowerBar and we discuss selecting food for your Bug Out Bag, weighing different meals and why it’s important to have ready-to-eat things like snack bars or packets. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

102 - Choosing Food for a Bug Out Bag

Is talking to your family about preparedness an awkward subject? We know the feeling and today on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss how you can approach skills and knowledge with family members. While it’s not always something they’re interested in, we discuss how planting a seed for certain things can help down the road. There’s also a few of our EDC pet peeves in this episode. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Is talking to your family about preparedness an awkward subject? We know the feeling and today on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss how you can approach skills and knowledge with family members. While it’s not always something they’re interested in, we discuss how planting a seed for certain things can help down the road. There’s also a few of our EDC pet peeves in this episode. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

89 - Talking to Family About Preparedness

Whether it’s learning how to start a fire so you’re better prepared in an emergency, or just having the knowledge to navigate with a map and compass, today we explain the skills we advocate and how simply learning a skill can empower you to do even more. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Whether it’s learning how to start a fire so you’re better prepared in an emergency, or just having the knowledge to navigate with a map and compass, today we explain the skills we advocate and how simply learning a skill can empower you to do even more. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

92 - Focusing On the Skills

It’s all about navigation this week on Gear Tasting Radio, as we revamp the gear Bryan’s including in his Bug Out Bag. In addition to some changes he’s making on the gear side, Bryan covers some navigation basics and highlights where a GPS fits in his plan. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

It’s all about navigation this week on Gear Tasting Radio, as we revamp the gear Bryan’s including in his Bug Out Bag. In addition to some changes he’s making on the gear side, Bryan covers some navigation basics and highlights where a GPS fits in his plan. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

101 - Navigating A Bug Out Bag

Bryan recently returned from a week training with Precision Rifle at Rifles Only and during that time, he sat down with Jacob Bynum and Lindy Sisk to record an episode of Gear Tasting Radio. They covered everything from the basics of getting started in Precision Rifle to busting some myths that have been perpetuated throughout the community. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Bryan recently returned from a week training with Precision Rifle at Rifles Only and during that time, he sat down with Jacob Bynum and Lindy Sisk to record an episode of Gear Tasting Radio. They covered everything from the basics of getting started in Precision Rifle to busting some myths that have been perpetuated throughout the community. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

104 - An Interview with Rifles Only

We promised and now we’re delivering another round of questions this week on Gear Tasting Radio. We answer everything from foot care in the field to getting the family involved in Bug Out Bag preparation. Finally, we tackle a question involving preparing a bag for extreme long distance travel and survival. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

We promised and now we’re delivering another round of questions this week on Gear Tasting Radio. We answer everything from foot care in the field to getting the family involved in Bug Out Bag preparation. Finally, we tackle a question involving preparing a bag for extreme long distance travel and survival. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

111 - Questions on Foot Care and Long Range Survival

There are thousands of options when it comes to optics for the AR-15 platform and every combination will get you something different. This week on Gear Tasting radio, Bryan and Rob discuss choosing an optic for a short barreled rifle and why magnification may not be as important as you’d think. In addition, they walkthrough some of the issues experienced when shortening the barrel of an AR, including decreases in velocity and increases in pressure inside the gun. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

There are thousands of options when it comes to optics for the AR-15 platform and every combination will get you something different. This week on Gear Tasting radio, Bryan and Rob discuss choosing an optic for a short barreled rifle and why magnification may not be as important as you’d think. In addition, they walkthrough some of the issues experienced when shortening the barrel of an AR, including decreases in velocity and increases in pressure inside the gun. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

44 - The Shortcomings of SBRs

At ITS, we’ve always advocated skills and products that can make a profound difference in your daily life, or even when it comes to saving a life. Today we address illegal restraint and why even after a decade, we’re still busting the myth that our content helps criminals more than prepared citizens.

At ITS, we’ve always advocated skills and products that can make a profound difference in your daily life, or even when it comes to saving a life. Today we address illegal restraint and why even after a decade, we’re still busting the myth that our content helps criminals more than prepared citizens.

113 - Are We Telling Secrets?

John Lovell

Bryan is joined this week by John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society for a special episode of Gear Tasting Radio. The attempted live stream we did at the time of the recording didn’t turn out well so unfortunately, there’s no video to accompany this week’s episode. However, Bryan and John did cover some great topics, including John’s choices for our 5 Item 48 Hour Challenge and his recommendations on getting in shape for Special Operations. In addition, both Bryan and John highlighted their favorite knives and why they usually don’t prefer battle belts. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Bryan is joined this week by John Lovell of Warrior Poet Society for a special episode of Gear Tasting Radio. The attempted live stream we did at the time of the recording didn’t turn out well so unfortunately, there’s no video to accompany this week’s episode. However, Bryan and John did cover some great topics, including John’s choices for our 5 Item 48 Hour Challenge and his recommendations on getting in shape for Special Operations. In addition, both Bryan and John highlighted their favorite knives and why they usually don’t prefer battle belts. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

54 - Kinda Live Episode with John Lovell

While it might seem like a simple task, setting up a campsite correctly can ensure that you’re prepared for things like bad weather or emergencies. This week on Gear Tasting, we discuss everything from selecting your campsite, to the order of operations for setting things up. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

While it might seem like a simple task, setting up a campsite correctly can ensure that you’re prepared for things like bad weather or emergencies. This week on Gear Tasting, we discuss everything from selecting your campsite, to the order of operations for setting things up. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

40 - How to Set Up Your Campsite

While we always try to keep the tone of Gear Tasting Radio somewhat light, this week we wanted to have an honest conversation about the mass shootings that continue to dominate the news cycles in the United States. This is a charged issue for many people, but we attempted to discuss the root causes of these events and how we believe they can be deterred in the future. These events aren’t black and white issues that can be solved with a single action, but multi-faceted problems that will require open and honest dialogue between all of us. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

While we always try to keep the tone of Gear Tasting Radio somewhat light, this week we wanted to have an honest conversation about the mass shootings that continue to dominate the news cycles in the United States. This is a charged issue for many people, but we attempted to discuss the root causes of these events and how we believe they can be deterred in the future. These events aren’t black and white issues that can be solved with a single action, but multi-faceted problems that will require open and honest dialogue between all of us. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

53 - An Honest Conversation On Mass Shootings in America

Staying warm in the outdoors can be harder than you think, especially when you factor in the sweat you’ll exert while hiking or doing other activities. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we dive into the science behind layering up in cold temperatures and offer our thoughts on the best cold weather gear. In addition, we tackle some Questions Over Coffee, involving permanently attaching a suppressor and the financial side of gear purchases. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Staying warm in the outdoors can be harder than you think, especially when you factor in the sweat you’ll exert while hiking or doing other activities. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we dive into the science behind layering up in cold temperatures and offer our thoughts on the best cold weather gear. In addition, we tackle some Questions Over Coffee, involving permanently attaching a suppressor and the financial side of gear purchases. For Episode Intel, visit <a href="http://www.geartastingradio.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">GearTastingRadio.com</a>

45 - Cold Weather Layers

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