The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • ThermaRest Treo Chair by Cascade Designs

    Cascade Design‘s ThermaRest Treo camping chair is a great choice for space conscious campers and people who like to be outdoors. The base of…

  • Dagger Roam 11.5 Sit on Top Kayak

    Dagger Roam 11.5 Sit on Top Kayak

    I bought my Dagger Roam 11.5 last spring, because I like being on the water.  And we are lucky to have a wide variety…

  • Axiom Tempest Hydracore Panniers

    Axiom Tempest Hydracore Panniers

    The Tempest Hydracore P27 panniers from Axiom are the perfect way for me to carry more gear on my bike. Some days, that meant…

  • Sol Jam – Music All Day and Night

    Sol Jam – Music All Day and Night

    When I saw the Sol Jam Bluetooth speaker at the ECOXGEAR booth during this year’s Outdoor Retailer Summer Market, I was intrigued. We’ve seen all…

  • Take cover under the Kammok Kuhli Rain Tarp

    Take cover under the Kammok Kuhli Rain Tarp

    The Kammok Kuhli is a new rain tarp from Kammok, and mine arrived several weeks ago. Right away, I took the Kuhli with me…

  • Canfield Brothers ‘Boosts‘ Nimble 9 for 2017

    Iconic steel hardtail 29er gets refreshed with updated geometry and Boost 148 hub spacing.   Canfield Brothers, high-end boutique mountain bike manufacturer, offers the fourth…

  • Garneau Raid MIPS Cycling Helmet

    Garneau Raid MIPS Cycling Helmet

    Rounding out our Garneu MTB kit reviews is their Raid MIPS cycling helmet. I know, helmets may not be the most sexy piece of…

  • NiteRider Lumina 950 Boost Light

    NiteRider Lumina 950 Boost Light

    NiteRider‘s new Lumina 950 Boost puts out 950 lumens. Need I say more? Seriously, this LED light is like a car headlamp. The Lumina Boost features…

  • Strider Bikes Rocking Base for Babies 12-24 Months

    With Interbike being held in Las Vegas this week, we figured it was time to share this news. Because what better way to get your kids started…

  • Garneau Granite MTB Shoe Review

    If you want light weight and excellent fit, the Granite MTB shoes from Garneau should be high on your list. They recently sent over…

  • State of Cadence – Pulsar Giveaway!

    Who likes free stuff? Wait, who doesn’t like free stuff? Here’s your chance to win a State Bicycles Pulsar 29er frameset with all the components…

  • BrightSpark: Something Completely Different

    BrightSpark is one of those brands that makes me look forward to attending Interbike. I’ll walk past the latest exotic road bikes with their…

  • Boker Kingpin – a Factory Custom

    Although Boker lists the Kingpin under their “Tactical knife” selections, I prefer to think of it as a “very serious pocketknife”. The overall design,…

  • UCO Leschi Lantern + Flashlight

    The UCO Leschi Lantern + Flashlight combines a camp lantern and flashlight into one small package.  I ran the Leschi through its paces and I…

  • Garneau MTB Shorts and Jersey

    Although Garneau is well known to road cyclists, their West Branch jersey and Derby shorts are geared towards MTB riders. These two pieces make up part…

  • Freewaters Kaamper

    Kaamper might seem like an odd name for a sandal, but it actually makes a lot of sense. Freewaters named this model the Kaamper,…

  • Maxxis Mammoth 26×4.0 Big Rubber

    Maxxis was kind enough to provide a pair of their Mammoth 26×4.0 tires for my fat bike project. I put them on late in…

  • Klymit Motion 60 Light Weight, High Quality

    The Klymit Motion 60 backpack arrived at my doorstep earlier this summer.  Klymit is well known for their lineup of sleeping pads and bags,…

  • Eclipse Tables by Alps Mountaineering

    Alps Mountaineering has a hit with the Eclipse table. This table is a great addition to any camping trip or outdoor picnic. The Eclipse…

  • Reprieve Bicycle Saddle From 3 West Design

    When I opened the Reprieve saddle that 3 West Design was kind enough to send me I knew I was in for a treat.…