The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • SPOT X -Keep in Touch, Stay Safe

    Friends and family worry about us and maybe they should just a little.  If something goes wrong during a trip, how will we get…

  • Cyclist gift idea: Silca Pista Plus Floor Pump

    Check out the Pista Plus Floor Pump from Silca if you’re shopping for a cyclist (or yourself) this holiday season. Silca has been “the” pump…

  • Canadian Team Releases Self-Charging Water Purifying Bottle

    Neat Jug is the new system to purify free stream water while hiking or camping. The system is now available for pre-order. HAMILTON, Ontario,…

  • Six Moon Designs Opens Applications for Ambassador Team

    Going out of our way to give everyone a break for holiday deals. How about becoming an ambassador? Beaverton, OR (November 26, 2018) Six Moon…

  • Batch Bicycles – Affordable Quality

    Given the choice, I’d opt out of shopping this season, as people seem to forget what the holidays are about. In the past, I’ve…

  • Floyd’s of Leadville CBD Arnica Balm

    Although labeled as a recovery balm, the CDB Arnica Balm from Floyd’s of Leadville is much more than that. After a few weeks of…

  • Holiday Savings on SPOT GPS Devices

    Getting away from it all and relaxing in the outdoors is a great way to recharge the batteries and it is good for your…

  • FITS® Announces Release of Groundbreaking Invisible Sock

    New Invisible Sock features revolutionary knitting process and seamless one-piece construction FITS® is an American manufacturer of the best-fitting socks on the market. They’ll proudly…

  • BackLight series back in stock

    Our friends at Think Tank Photo/MindShift Gear just alerted us that their very popular BackLight rear-entry backpacks are back in stock.  These may be…

  • Coast FL19 Dual Color Wide Angle Flood Headlamp

    While I was going to suggest the Coast FL19 Dual Color Wide Angle Flood as home and camping appropriate, I realized it has another…

  • Point6 Merino Socks

    When Point6 offered some of their Merino socks for review, they may not have known what a sock snob I was. But I did…

  • Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Downtown Bike Lights

    Whether commuting, riding for fitness, or just out for fun, cycling is an excellent form of transportation. But as the days get shorter, there’s…

  • New camera protection concepts from Think Tank Photo

    Regardless of the season or weather, I enjoy being outdoors with my camera. That’s why I was pretty excited to see the new Emergency Rain…

  • Quick shade with the Kelty Cabana

    Neither a tent nor a canopy, the Kelty Cabana is a lightweight solution when you need a temporary shelter. Although it may have been designed with…

  • Vitec Imaging at Photokina

    Photography is one of my favorite outdoor activities. I’m often reminded of the old quote “Take only memories, leave only footprints”. This has more…

  • Coast HX3 and HX4 Cliplights

    When my Coast HX3 and HX4 Cliplights first arrived, I wasn’t sure what to think of them. While both have the new efficient COB (Chip…

  • MindShift Gear Backlight 18L photo backpack

    For packing light on photo outings, my new best friend is the Backlight 18L from MindShift. For those not familiar, Think Tank Photo and MindShift…

  • New Designs for Your Head From Buff

    A friend of mine turned introduced me to Buff a few years ago and I’m now a big fan.  I camp in hammocks mostly…

  • GSI Outdoors’ Glacier Stainless Camper Set Review

    GSI Outdoors delivers on a diverse and compact cooking and serving solution with the Glacier Stainless Camper. Like its predecessor, The Pinnacle Camper, the…

  • Blackstone Tailgater Combo

    When it comes to versatile outdoor cooking, it’s hard to beat Blackstone’s Tailgater Combo. For the past few months, I have put this griddle…