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.

125 - How to Keep Your Data Private

Jul 10th, 2020 16m 55s

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.

124 - Defining First Aid

Jul 2nd, 2020 20m 59s

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

123 - Fieldcraft vs. Tradecraft

Jun 19th, 2020 16m 13s

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 come

122 - Our Cause at ITS

Jun 5th, 2020 17m 14s

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 an

121 - Seconds Count

May 11th, 2020 21m 43s

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

120 - How Much Vehicle Gear Do You Really Need?

Apr 27th, 2020 25m 14s

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 In

119 - All the Small Things

Apr 13th, 2020 18m 36s

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 no

118 - The Immediate Need for Home Security

Mar 30th, 2020 21m 18s

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.

117 - Where to Start with Land Navigation

Mar 16th, 2020 25m 27s

Learning to navigate with a map and compass can feel like magic and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss how you can get started. In addition, we provide some resources for compasses, maps and even tips on how to make your own navigatio

116 - Skip the Panic

Mar 2nd, 2020 20m 51s

With the recent news of virus outbreaks around the globe, we’re taking this episode of Gear Tasting Radio to highlight things you can do to skip the panic that happens during disasters.

115 - Why You Should Learn to Pick Locks

Feb 17th, 2020 27m 54s

Lock picking is a valuable skill that can save you money and showcase how vulnerable the locks around you are. On this episode of Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss a real world example of lock picking and how you can jumpstart your learning!

114 - Frequent Flyer Security

Dec 9th, 2019 27m 57s

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 chec

113 - Are We Telling Secrets?

Nov 18th, 2019 20m 44s

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

112 - The Why Behind Medical Kit Preparation

Nov 4th, 2019 30m 36s

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

111 - Questions on Foot Care and Long Range Survival

Jun 11th, 2019 22m 48s

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

110 - 5 Item 48 Hour Challenge Revisited

Jun 4th, 2019 28m 10s

We’re revisiting our 5 Item 48 Hour Challenge that we covered on Gear Tasting Radio a little over a year ago. Our items have changed a bit and we want to see how yours have changed as well! Use the poundtag #5ItemChallenge on any social media n

109 - Communications Equipment for Your Bug Out Bag

May 28th, 2019 19m 41s

When it comes to emergency communications, there’s no one clear “best” option. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss several items you can consider including in your Bug Out Bag to have the best chance of communicating during an emergency

108 - Mindset Tips with Former Navy SEAL Nick Hays

May 21st, 2019 33m 37s

We’re joined this week on Gear Tasting Radio by former Navy SEAL and longtime ITS contributor, Nick Hays, to discuss his upcoming book Elite. We cover everything from steps to remove negativity in your life to why a routine can help recenter yo

107 - Miscellaneous Bug Out Bag Items

May 7th, 2019 23m 6s

We’re using the term “miscellaneous items” on this week’s Gear Tasting Radio to describe things in a Bug Out Bag that may not fit into an exact category, or may spread across multiple categories. We highlight items like tape for repairs, protec

106 - The Best Hygiene Items for Your Bug Out Bag

Apr 30th, 2019 23m 21s

We’re cleaning house on this episode of Gear Tasting Radio, as we discuss the hygiene items in Bryan’s Bug Out Bag. He takes us through swapping items like full-sized toothbrushes for more compact and lightweight choices. For Episode Intel, vi

105 - Must-Have Gear for Precision Rifle

Apr 16th, 2019 29m 9s

This week we recap some of the gear Bryan took on his recent training trip to Rifles Only, which you may have heard about in last week’s episode. Bryan describes what gear performed well for him, including a new pack that he may be replacing hi

104 - An Interview with Rifles Only

Mar 26th, 2019 58m 45s

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 st

103 - Electronic Charging in the Field

Mar 19th, 2019 21m 43s

It’s a powerful episode of Gear Tasting Radio this week, where we discuss keeping devices charged up in the field. In addition to the battery storage methods we use, we also highlight the benefits and drawbacks to rechargeable devices with inte