Gear Tasting Radio

Having your emergency gear close by saves time and possibly lives. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss the thought process behind where to store your gear and what to keep on hand. In addition, we highlight the benefits or purchasing for redundancy and talk through how you can help prepare other members of your family for disasters. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

We’re tackling some great security-based questions this week on Gear Tasting Radio. First up is a question from a listener dealing with car theft, who’s wondering if getting a GPS tracker would help out. We also answer an inquiry from someone looking for a good lock pick practice solution and another on what to do when you just can’t pick a lock. Finally this week, we hit up a non-security question on solutions for emergency food on the go. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Winter is coming. Prepare for it by getting your vehicle prepped for the cold. Today on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some things you can do to “winterize” your vehicle. In addition to adding things like warmer clothing, we highlight some tips and gear that you might not consider to be cold weather essentials. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Protect your data and devices by doing a cybersecurity checkup. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some steps you can take to ensure your digital safety. While October is Homeland Security’s designated month for Cybersecurity Awareness, we also highlight that you should always be practicing good security habits year round. In addition to some of the checkup items you can perform, we cover software and other gear that can help you keep your info close to the vest. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Whether it’s camping or just a walk in the woods, this week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss the importance of disconnecting and getting outdoors.  In fact, we make the case that it doesn’t even really need to be the “outdoors,” just some time set aside for you to work on projects or just not be bothered by the copious notifications from your devices. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

We’ve talked in-depth about organization on Gear Tasting Radio before, but this week we’re discussing what to do when you find yourself falling out of the organizing habit. In addition to some tricks used to get back on track, we highlight why it’s not always a bad thing to let our mind wander. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Bypass methods are a bit more tricky when it comes to lock picking and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss several options. While bypassing might seem less challenging that standard picking, you’d be surprised how much practice and skill it can take to get a method to work correctly. In addition to the bypass methods, Bryan gives on overview of what he keeps in his “bag of doom” that enables him to be ready to open up almost any kind of lock. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Ever found yourself with a couple hours to spare? Consider learning a skill! This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we highlight three types of skills you can learn the basics of within a few hours. While you certainly won’t master anything in this timeframe, you can get a fundamental understanding and be ready to practice more in the future! For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Are you and your family prepared for a disaster? September is National Preparedness Month and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some steps you can take to be more prepared while reviewing the FEMA campaign, which brings awareness to everything from having emergency supplies ready to go, to having enough savings to cover post-disaster needs. We've also included some past articles and podcasts below that you can check out to get you started. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Want to know more about tradecraft tools and their usage? Today we're not only discussing that, but also how to upgrade your door security with better locks and anti-kick measures. We also hit on prioritizing your skill-set development around other potential encounters that you can train for. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Adversity doesn’t always have to be a negative thing and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss how embracing difficult tasks can help you in the long run. Whether you’re forcing yourself to park at the back of the parking lot or embracing a new skill you haven’t tried, challenging yourself ensures that you stay sharp. In addition, we also highlight the benefits of placing yourself into a team environment and what the team dynamic does to help you personally.

While these skills are just as relevant to females as well as males, today we're focusing on the top 10 skill-sets out of everything we advocate on ITS. Many of these are perishable and must be practiced to stay proficient! Got one you feel should have been represented or one you feel is out of order? Post up a comment below and add to the conversation. Below we’ve gathered a collection of related links in our Episode Intel, including some past articles, podcasts and videos dealing with the aforementioned skills. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

It’s been one year since Bryan began his journey on a new way of eating after reading Wired to Eat by Robb Wolf. Today we discuss challenges faced and cravings conquered. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com  

Knowledge is power and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss the books that we’re currently reading. We also highlight some of our favorite books and what we consider must-read pieces. In addition to books, we also talked in-depth on a few lessons learned from reading, including some discussion on Stoic Philosophy and why a daily checklist isn’t exactly “daily.” For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

As promised last week, this episode of Gear Tasting Radio is all about your questions! We answered inquiries on everything from storing guns to the best methods of transporting things to the range. It wasn’t all guns this episode though, as we also answered some questions on productivity apps, home security and the best lock pick tools for a beginner. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Without diving into a debate on which caliber is best, this week on Gear Tasting Radio we examine some of the science behind different rounds. We also highlight some important things to consider when choosing rounds for pistols, as well as rifle and long range firearms. In addition, we discuss some of the math behind ballistic coefficient and how the environment affects different rounds. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

A kayak might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of summer gear. However, this week on Gear Tasting Radio Bryan explains some of the benefits and professional uses for his folding kayak. In addition, Bryan covers some of the essential gear he brings with him anytime he sets out to sea in his kayak. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Home automation may be the future, but there are still some security concerns regarding smart technology. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some of the steps we’ve taken towards home automation, as well as a few things we’ve avoided. In addition, we examine some of the security aspects behind smart devices and home security in general. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Creating products takes a good deal of patience, as well as perseverance. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we offer a look into the process behind creating our products and discuss everything from the materials used to the product lifecycle. We also go over our design philosophy here at ITS and explain why it’s sometimes important to sweat the small stuff. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Road trips are an American pastime and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss the power of having a road atlas available on your next outing. While many may scoff at the idea of a paper atlas compared to the latest GPS app, we explain the many benefits of having a physical map on hand. In addition to the atlas, we cover some additional recommended gear for road trips, including tips for food and tools. For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com