Courtesy of ITS Tactical Many people find themselves mulling over the idea of purchasing body armor and I’d like to discuss some information that will hopefully help your purchasing decisions. You know, just in case you’re up late at night staring at the computer screen and wondering if you should just bite the bullet. I’ll be discussing […]
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The Sidearm of the World: The Browning Hi-Power and its Everlasting Popularity
By ITS Guest Contributor During the Cold War, “Steve” traveled the world serving as a covert operator for the United States. Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and possessing a graduate degree in geography, he could pass as a businessman or expatriate at first glance, whether at home or almost anywhere in East Asia. Like any good operative, he […]
Choosing Your EDC: Ditch the Latest Fad and Find What Works
Up until a few years ago, I never really put thought into what I carried around with me every day or why I carried it. Now I have a loadout that suits my needs and I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned along the way. This is mainly focused on a Level 1 […]
Get the Gear: Selecting the Proper SCUBA Diving Equipment
By Derek Gill Over the past few articles on diving, we’ve been discussing so much technical information that I thought it would be a good time to open a dialogue about equipment. Whether you’re a seasoned diver, or if all of the cool gadgets we keep talking about have you excited to get started, you can benefit […]
The Razor’s Edge: How to Choose a Defensive Blade for Every Day Carry
By Chad McBroom People are constantly asking me for recommendations concerning defensive blades for every day carry. This is always a difficult question for me because it’s more complex than just recommending a particular knife. It’s actually more akin to answering the question, “What car should I buy?” Well, that depends. Are you a construction worker in need […]
Salomon Forces Speed Assault Shoes: More Durable Than Your Grandfather’s Speedcross
The Salomon Forces line was introduced in early 2016 to offer footwear geared towards the Military and Law Enforcement, but still ensure accessibility to civilians and those desiring a less than flashy look. For instance, take the popular Speedcross 3. On the outdoor footwear side, the colorways can be quite bright and even in their more subdued black […]
Turn Your Trash Into Treasure with These DIY Cardboard Range Targets
By Eric Higgins Recent changes in culture and technology have made it more convenient and cheaper than ever to order goods and have them delivered directly to your home. However, any paradigm shift brings compromises. We spend more money than we should accumulating things we might not really need; our homes and recycling bins fill up with […]
The Spyderco SpydieChef: A Versatile Chef’s Knife in Your Pocket
By Piotr Ma I’ll preface this article, by saying that I really like Spyderco and what they do. I’m also a big fan of Marcin Slysz, the talented knife maker who’s the designer of the Spyderco SpydieChef. He’s a humble guy living in the South of Poland and his shop must be one of the simplest professional knife making shops […]
The Pack of All Trades? Using the CamelBak Urban Assault Pack for EDC, Training and Competition
Courtesy of ITS Tactical By Doc Rader If you’re like me, there’s something inherently compelling about packs and storage solutions. I definitely fancy myself a pack connoisseur, although my wife uses a slightly different term. So when ITS approached me about reviewing the Urban Assault from CamelBak, there was no way I could turn it down. […]
ITS Tactical Discreet Messenger Bag
The tactical world has come a long way with new developments that allow us to adapt to our everyday surroundings with the equipment we carry. Not everyone works a 9-5 desk job and some people even prefer the outdoor mobile work environment over sitting at a desk all day. When we are on the move, […]