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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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