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67 - Basics of Body Armor May 29, 2018

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Body armor may sound simple in theory, but there are wide range of types and ratings available. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some of the basics of body armor, including the National Institute of Justice rating system.

In addition, we discuss body armor materials and some good options for manufacturers for both armor and armor carrying solutions.

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66 - Emergency Rappelling Gear May 22, 2018

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Emergency rappelling involves safely egressing from a building during an emergency, like a fire or other dangerous event. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss a product from Petzl that's specifically designed to assist with quickly and safely rappelling from a building.

In addition to emergencies, we also discuss rappelling in normal situations, including things to look out for and the best place for beginners to start learning.

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65 - Gear for Building a Routine May 15, 2018

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Routines help keep your life in order and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some of our routines and the gear behind them. Covering everything from alarm clocks to dialing in the morning coffee routine, we examine how keep a set schedule on certain tasks can boost productivity.

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64 - Survival Kits vs. E&E Kits May 08, 2018

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Many times in discussions, the terms Survival Kit and Escape & Evasion Kit are interchanged. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we highlight some of the differences using two kits that we produce.

While we do offer both a Survival and E&E Kit, we try to stress that anyone can assemble these kits and we simply use the contents of ours to highlight the similarities and differences. In the end, the kits share quite a bit in common so the interchangeability of the term is definitely not without reason.

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63 - Vehicle Recovery May 01, 2018

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Recovering a stuck vehicle can be a tricky process and having the right gear for the job makes all the difference. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss some important gear and resources you should consider before attempting an off-road recovery.

Keep in mind that vehicle recovery is an inherently dangerous process, so you'll need to take your time and understand the mechanics behind the process and tools to stay safe.

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62 - What to Keep in an Assault Pack Apr 24, 2018

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Whether you call it an assault pack, three day pack, or just a backpack, this week on Gear Tasting Radio we discuss some important items to consider for your bag of choice. Continuing the discussion on various "lines" of gear, we examine why items kept in a pack shouldn't necessarily be critical gear.

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61 - Benefits of Knot Tying Apr 17, 2018

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This Gear Tasting Radio gets a little knotty as we discuss the benefits of knots and why you should sharpen your knot tying skills frequently. We also discuss five of the best knots you can have at your disposal.

Resources and instructions for these five knots are listed in our Episode Intel, as well as instruction for the DIY Knot Tying Board Bryan mentions in the episode.

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60 - What to Keep in a Chest Rig Apr 10, 2018

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Load bearing equipment comes in many forms, one of the most popular being the chest rig. Today on Gear Tasting Radio, we review the equipment that we choose to carry in our chest rigs and offer some helpful tips and tricks for organizing and wearing them.

Do you have additional equipment you keep in your chest rig? Let us know in the comments what you load yours with!

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59 - Can You Save Yourself? Apr 03, 2018

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Are you able to physically save yourself? This week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss the importance of sleep, diet and fitness in order to remain healthy and able to be capable in any situation.

While it's important to focus on all three activities, we also highlight the importance of not trying to make sweeping changes across the board all at once.

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58 - Getting Started with Diving Mar 27, 2018

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It can be difficult to know where to start with SCUBA Diving and this week on Gear Tasting Radio, Rob asks Bryan some basic questions about how to jump into diving. Bryan offers his thoughts on PADI and NAUI certifications, as well the importance of finding a good local dive shop.

As it wouldn't be Gear Tasting Radio without a discussion on gear, Bryan also recommends some beginner equipment. However, he also stresses the benefits of finding a shop with gear rentals.

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