The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • NEW-FOR-2017 WILEY X® WX IGNITE

    New Active Lifestyle Series Sunglass is Made for Fun and Sun A hot new style is joining the popular Active Lifestyle Series sunglass family…

  • Easy Camp‘s Camp Fire Tripod, Get Your Grill On

    The Camp Fire Tripod by Easy Camp is a pretty handy way to cook over a fire.  Whether you are car camping, or just…

  • WTB Resolute 42

    All-Weather Design for the Gravel Market The all-new Resolute 42 is the ultimate all-weather gravel tire for those who believe there is a perfect…

  • Dad Wants a SockGuy Father‘s Day Gift

    Any dad wants a SockGuy Father‘s Day.  No doubt this is true because SockGuy makes so many different types and styles of socks.  Whether…

  • Utah gets a little safer for cyclists. Maybe.

    Bike Utah and UTA Partner on Bicycle Friendly Driver Training for All New Bus Operators SALT LAKE CITY – June 7, 2017 – Bike Utah…

  • Yonder App Has a New Owner

    LUVBYRD FOUNDER AND TECH ENTREPRENEUR MIKE KESHIAN ACQUIRES YONDER June 6, 2017 -Denver — Tech entrepreneur Mike Keshian expands his portfolio with the acquisition…

  • New Wiley X® WX Nash

    New-For-2017 Model Ideal For All Types of Outdoor Action Eyewear innovator Wiley X®, Inc. has added the new-for-2017 WX Nash to its growing Active…

  • Vapur Anti-Bottles, DrinkLink, and MicroFilter

    Vapur, Inc., based in California, got their start in 2009.  In September of that year, they introduced us to the Vapur Anti-Bottle.  The Anti-Bottle is…

  • Nitro World Games Update

    I’m pretty excited about the 2017 Nitro World Games. This awesome event pits athletes from around the world, yet it’s practically in our backyard.…

  • Exodux – MultiTaskR Truck Bed Rack System

    Trick out your truck with the Exodux MultiTaskR Truck Bed Rack System. Anyone who loves spending time outdoors typically finds themselves in need of a do-it-all…

  • MSR Pocket Rocket 2: Boil Faster, Eat Sooner

    For over a decade, hikers have enjoyed the MSR Pocket Rocket.  This canister stove wasn‘t the absolute lightest stove out there but it is…

  • Sorry, we’re closed today

    Sometimes, I publish an article that was prepared days or weeks in advance. Other times, I’m at my computer the night before, putting the…

  • Sealskinz Waterproof Hydrostop Socks

    When it comes to staying dry, Sealskinz has you covered. They know that one of the keys to outdoor comfort is managing moisture. Wet…

  • Sea to Summit X Set 21 for Backcountry Cooking

    The Sea to Summit X Set 21 is a full setup for solo backpacking.  A stove, utensils, and the food are just about the…

  • Feetures! Performance Socks

    Not all socks are created equal, and that is especially true when it comes to the Feetures! Performance Socks. I’ve been testing the Elite…

  • BIKETUBE Tire Pliers

    BIKETUBE has come out with a new product called Tire Pliers. If you’ve spent a lot of time on the trail or road with your bike, you…

  • Storm Protector Hooded Solid Softshell Jacket from Walls

    With a name like Storm Protector, I had high hopes for this softshell jacket. And since it’s from from Walls, I wasn’t let down. That’s…

  • Injinji – New Products, Website, and Showroom

    Injinji makes innovative socks that perform great.  Injinji sock liners are a personal favorite of mine.  These guys are expanding their product lines both…

  • Cyclists, now you can Ask A Pro

    In ASK A PRO, Phil Gaimon Answers Every Question You Have Ever Wanted to Ask About Cycling  Boulder, CO, USA – Despite the howling protests…

  • Moji Foot Pro – Kick Back, Put Your Feet Down

    Moji got started around 2007, and they make some great pain relief and recovery products.  The Moji Foot Pro arrived at my house a…