The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Lander Moab Case Review

    If you’re looking for a strong and stylish slimline case for your Galaxy or iPhone, look no further than the Moab case by Lander.…

  • Wolf Tooth Portable Master Link Pliers

    Picking Up Where Multi Tools Leave Off Introducing Wolf Tooth’s Master Link Combo Pliers While we love the convenience and strength provided by modern chains’ master links, we…

  • Air Venturi Receives Official Springfield Armory® License

    If you’re a fan of airguns or airsoft guns, things might be getting a little more fun for you. Air Venturi has secured exclusive…

  • Project Shockwave: Demonstrated Concepts Recoil Strap

    Although it arrived too late for our “Black Friday pumpkin extravaganza”, the Demonstrated Concepts Recoil Strap has been a welcome addition to the project…

  • ScopeSlicker NX from Alpine Innovations

    Whether you have a have an inexpensive scope on your plinker, or a high-dollar one on your long range rifle, the ScopeSlicker NX has…

  • Cusa Tea – tastes like tea, not instant tea

    If you’re a tea drinker, you’re going to want to try Cusa Tea. It’s a premium instant tea that’s perfect for when you’re on…

  • Morakniv Kansbol Multi-Mount

    Morakniv Kansbol Multi-Mount

    The Morakniv Kansbol is a great all-around knife. It does an impressive job of balancing form and function, tradition and modernity, and quality and…

  • White River Knife’s Unique Survival Sheath

    White River Knife & Tool, Coopersville, MI, December 2017 –  New for 2018 comes White River’s special survival sheath. Earlier Firecraft survival knives were sold…

  • Hydro Flask Heading Down Under

    Hydro Flask Expands Global Presence with Distribution in Australia Company enters Asia-Pacific Market in late 2017 extending worldwide reach Bend, OR (December 19, 2017) – Hydro…

  • Use Nature‘s Fuel With the Solo Stove Lite

    Unless you’re in the desert, the Solo Stove Lite has an advantage over most other stoves. When it comes to backpacking, there are a…

  • Project Shockwave: Go Gauge Light Follower

    Installation and testing of the Go Gauge Light follower is the third installment of my project Shockwave. Click here to see previous articles. While…

  • Nature’s Coffee Kettle

    Coffee in a bag? That might sound crazy, but Nature’s Coffee Kettle is a pretty good brew. Normally, you have to give up some…

  • Easy Camp Tornado 400 Tent, Fun Family Camping

    Easy Camp makes quality affordable gear for families and the Easy Camp Tornado 400 is just that.  The Tornado 400 is made of tough…

  • RockyMounts Gift Ideas for Cyclist

    For the holidays, we figured we should share some “Commute by Bike!” stocking stuffers and more. These are all from RockyMounts. Carlito: For students and…

  • SYRYN MP3 Player with Swimbuds

    The SYRYN MP3 Player with Swimbuds Headphones from Underwater Audio is a waterproof audio bargain. About three years ago, I reviewed a bundle from…

  • Icebreaker Hyperia Lite Jacket – Wool is Warm

    Puffy jackets are really popular out on the trail and people like them for good reasons.  These jackets offer a lot of warmth for…

  • SOG Spec Elite I Auto

    SOG Spec Elite I Auto

    When searching for my first automatic knife, I reached out to SOG, and they sent their Spec Elite I Auto. This knife ticks all the…

  • The GSI Outdoors Boulder Flask -Good to Go

    The GSI Outdoors Boulder Flask is a brand new offering from the company and it is here just in time for holiday shopping.  We…

  • They Will Love Christmas SockGuy Socks

    Socks for Christmas aren‘t always high on the wish list but SockGuy is changing all that.  The Industry Outsider crew loves SockGuy and your…

  • Scrubba Stealth Pack

    In the four years since our original Scrubba review, they’ve been hard at work. As part of the product line expansion, they came out…