The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • ExOfficio Dylan Pants -Long Term Review

    Testing started on the ExOfficio Dylan pants late last spring.  The pants are advertised as travel jeans and they are great for travel.  I…

  • Portal to the Future Of Ski Goggles

    Zeal Optics is continually on the edge of lens technological advances. This time, they really shredded the slope with their Portal Automatic + Lens…

  • Wolf Tooth Precision Headsets

    Custom Seals | Enduro Stainless Bearings | Made in MN As all-season, all-conditions riders the team at Wolf Tooth Components know first-hand the value of…

  • Lowa Aerox GTX Mid Surround

    The Lowa Aerox GTX Mid Surround boots arrived at the house for testing late last winter.  We at Industry Outsider are big fans of…

  • Think Tank Airport Helipak V2.0 For DJI Phantom

    I fly drones for both work and play.  Whether flying for fun or paying the bills, keeping track of all the drone gear is…

  • Outdoor accessories from UST Brands

    For over 80 years and four generations, UST Brands has manufactured and sourced the finest survival equipment on the market.  By maintaining the highest…

  • FreeCountry -Function, Fashion, and Value Freedom

    After 30years of business, FreeCountry had not exactly a well-known brand. They have typically been found at retailers such as BassPro, Costco, & Kohl‘s.…

  • Spring cycling gear shopping suggestions

    Castelli | Entrata 3 FZ – $80 – This jersey was developed specifically for Team Sky riders to use while training and features. The base fabric is a…

  • Bollé© Tsar ski and snowboarding goggles

    The Bollé© Tsar goggles arrived just in time to replace my old goggles that had a lens crack right down the center. This was my first pair of Bollé©‘s. My wife has a…

  • Sierra Designs 20 Degree Backcountry Quilt: Warm, Light, Innovative

    If you haven‘t heard, there‘s a new kid on the block when it comes to sleeping outside.  Camping quilts have been around for a…

  • Ombraz – Smarter Sunglasses, now on Indiegogo

    Ombraz sunglasses fall into the “why didn’t I think of that?” category of cool gear. These cleverly made sunglasses solve many issues faced (see what…

  • Coho Folding Kayak – Now on Kickstarter

    My family really enjoys kayaking and the outdoors in general.  Day hikes, cycling, or just going for a ride out into the countryside take…

  • New bags from Think Tank, plus free shipping and gear

    Our friends at Think Tank Photo have released new and revised classic camera carrying solutions. And not only can you get free shipping on…

  • Helly Hansen Lifa Merino Max Half Zip

    The Helly Hansen Lifa Merino Max ½ Zip arrived on my doorstep last December.  I‘ve worn this base layer through the winter in varying…

  • Bollé© Virtuose Goggles

    I recently had the opportunity to try out these Bollé© Virtuose goggles. I‘ve skied for most of my life, and unfortunately, until I got…

  • UST Brand’s Tekfire Fuel-Free Lighter Review

    No matches? No problem with UST Brands‘ Tekfire Fuel-free Lighter. The Tekfire is a fuel-free lighter. That‘s right, it doesn‘t require any fuel. The…

  • Hennessy Deluxe Explorer Asym Zip

    Tom Hennessy is an early pioneer of camping hammocks and his company is still going strong for good reason.  Hennessy makes well thought out,…

  • The Rollga Dynasty Foam Roller

    Foam rollers are somewhat new to me.  Before the Rollga, I tried a foam roller that my mom bought, and I got interested.  The…

  • Coast A9R Rechargeable Inspection Penlight

    Working in facilities management, I routinely inspect building mechanical systems. My new go-to tool for these inspections is the Coast A9R Rechargeable Inspection Penlight.…

  • Merrell Men’s Moab FST Ice + Thermo Boots Review

    I have been waiting a long time to write this review on Merrell’s Moab FST Ice plus Thermo boots. This is mainly due to…