The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Kelty Trail Ridge 6 Tent for Outdoor Adventures

    My kids love the outdoors and they are growing up, as kids have a habit of doing. They want to bring the family dog…

  • Flowfold Conductor 40 Liter Duffel Bag

    Now that it’s traveled several thousand miles, our Conductor duffel bag from Flowfold is ready for a review. After many flights, car trips, and…

  • Holiday cheer with Hydro Flask

    Today, I’m sharing with you the 32 oz Growler from Hydro Flask, and giving you the inside scoop on some new products you’ll see…

  • Keep your pants on with a Mission Belt

    While walking the aisles at Outdoor Retailer this past summer, I found myself at the Mission Belt booth. Now, I had been looking for…

  • Trailhead Boonie hat from Sunday Afternoons

    The Trailhead Boonie from Sunday Afternoons is another one of those hats that seems to get everything right. Sure, just about any hat will…

  • Thermarest Corus HD Has Warmth Not Weight

    The Thermarest Corus HD quilt is new for 2016 and Thermarest says it is their most technical down quilt.  I am a big fan…

  • Coast HP3R: 245 Lumens from a Penlight!

    Boasting a 245 lumen high beam, the HP3R penlight by Coast is incredibly powerful for its size. Is that too much light for you?…

  • Secur Products SP-5000 Portable Speaker and Powerbank

    Secur Products SP-5000 Solar Media Player is a great way to charge your devices and enjoy your tunes. Most people love their music and…

  • Boker Balisong Bottle Opener

    Boker recently sent us their Balisong Bottle Opener for review. This tactical bar tool is based on a butterfly knife, but without the blade. Instead, the black…

  • Greg LeMond, America‘s Only Recognized TdF Winner

    America‘s Only Recognized Tour de France Winner, Greg LeMond, Celebrated in New Book Devoted to His Entire Career Boulder, CO, USA ‘” November, 2016…

  • Glukos – Where Energy Meets Science

    Glukos is a line of energy products for athletes, but with a twist. Usually, when these sort of products are the result of the…

  • More Fun New SockGuy Styles

    SockGuy has been on my list of favorites for a few years now.  High quality socks are not only good for the feet but they…

  • NERF Dog Tennis Ball Blaster

    The NERF Dog Tennis Ball Blaster is sure to create a new type of excitement while playing fetch. A typical game involves throwing a ball as…

  • MSR PocketRocket Stove Kit for Good Cooking

    If you are looking for a complete backpacking cook setup, the MSR PocketRocket stove kit is might be right up your alley. MSR added…

  • GSI Glacier Stainless Microlite 500 Bottle

    GSI Outdoors had made a name for themselves by providing great outdoor gear. Their latest venture into the insulated bottle market is another addition…

  • Islabikes Beinn 26 – One Great Bike for Kids

    My kiddo is a late bloomer cycling-wise, but she decided that it was time to learn to ride a bike.  She got going on…

  • FDX300 from Coast – your new all-around knife

    Check out the FDX300 from Coast, if you are looking for the perfect all around knife. This knife has it all for an incredibly low price. It…

  • Secur Products SP-6000 Solar Panel and Powerbank

    Secur Products’ SP-6000 is exactly the bug-out bag charger you‘re looking for. The SP-6000 is both a compact and light solar charger and a…

  • Hanz Tap-Knit Touchscreen Gloves

    I have tested Hanz Tap-Knit Touchscreen gloves for quite a while now.  Owning a pair of Hanz waterproof gloves already, I had a pretty…

  • Stoptix Bicycle Brake Light

    Last month, at Interbike, I saw the Stoptix Bicycle Brake Light. While at the MechOptix booth, I spoke with Jeff Hammock, the guy that created this little…