Home invasions aren't just something you see in the movies, they're happening frequently all across the country. Today on Gear Tasting Radio, Bryan and Rob discuss things you can do to prepare for and survive a home invasion.

In addition to these tips, they discuss what to do if someone has made entry into your home and situational importance of playing a passive victim.

Whether it’s a firearms training class, adventure race or other gear-related activity, chances are there will be a packing list. While your packing list might be all inclusive, this week on Gear Tasting Radio, we discuss going beyond the list with a core group of items we’ll have on us no matter what.

In addition to some must-bring items, Bryan, Jordan and Rob discuss some of the methodology they apply to both events and packing lists.

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Whether you’re out camping or truly in a survival situation, starting a fire is one of the best skills you can master. This week on Gear Tasting Radio, Bryan, Rob and Jordan discuss firestarting in the field and why you should practice it as often as you can. 

In addition to the the skills behind starting a fire, they also discuss some of the best tools to have on hand and what they prefer when it comes to gear for getting the fire going.

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We’ve all got our favorite pair of shoes or boots that we swear by and today on Gear Tasting, Bryan and Rob are joined by Jordan to discuss footwear in the outdoors and day-to-day life.

In addition to their favorites, the guys also discussed taking care of your feet while rucking and even some tips on preventing blisters during the long miles.

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Are you prepared for medical emergencies? Many people fall victim to just purchasing a trauma or first aid kit and assume they’ll know what to do with it during an emergency. Today on Gear Tasting Radio, Caleb Causey of Lone Star Medics joins us as we discuss why proper training with medical gear is a must.

In addition to the types of medical training to look for, Caleb discusses the most important thing for civilians to learn. We also touched on Good Samaritan laws, proper tourniquet application and what medical gear you should consider as a part of your Every Day Carry.

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Whether it’s a backpack, messenger bag or Indiana Jones satchel, something carries your gear when you’re out and about. On this episode of Gear Tasting Radio, Bryan and Rob continue their EDC discussion with Level 2, or bags and packs. 

In addition to highlighting some of their favorite bags, they also walk through what they carry on a daily basis and some of the planning they put into their EDC bags.   For Episode Intel, visit GearTastingRadio.com

Earthquakes, tornados and other natural disasters can strike without warning. In this episode of Gear Tasting Radio, Bryan and Rob discuss what steps you can take to prepare for disasters or the unexpected.

In addition to some of the gear and practices behind preparing for disaster, they also highlight training that you can seek out to ensure you’re ready for what may come.

You asked and we (finally) answered! This week on Gear Tasting Radio, Bryan and Rob answer a multitude of questions, including some on clothing recommendations, programs for tracking finances and how to track expiring medical components.

We also answered some firearms related questions, including preferred range drills and our thoughts on a red dot magnifier for an AR-15.

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Sensei James Williams is a well-known instructor on both bladed and unarmed combat and on this episode of Gear Tasting Radio, we were lucky enough to have him as a guest. While this is a longer episode than we usually produce, it’s worth the extra time for all of the information James provides in this fantastic interview.

Covering everything from techniques in bladed combat to the training mindset, James offers some information on his background and the training he offers in his online dojo.

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No matter what your project is, tools help you accomplish the job. On this episode of Gear Tasting Radio, Bryan and Rob talked about the tools they use most often for projects, repairs and other hobby work.

In addition to citing some of their favorite tools, they highlighted some techniques that have helped them on projects in the past and discussed some of their upcoming projects.

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