The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Vargo Ti-Carbon Knife

    A titanium knife with carbon fiber handles sounds like it would make for an interesting piece of gear, so when Vargo Outdoors offered one for…

  • STM Bowery Laptop Brief

    The Bowery Laptop Brief from STM Bags is my current go-to when I travel for work, and makes a great everyday bag when I don’t…

  • Farm To Feet Socks – Treat Your Feet

    Farm to Feet recently sent a few pairs of socks over for testing and review. I‘ve been wearing them for a couple of weeks now.…

  • Elite – Real Turbo Muin B+

    With winter weather comes added pounds for most riders. This year I wanted to be proactive and get a leg up on my buddies…

  • SAXX Underwear

    SAXX Underwear should be the very first layer in any man’s kit. We’ve already got technical pants, shirts, and even socks, so now is the…

  • Hydro Flask Unveils New Color Collections

    Bend, OR (February, 2016) -Hydro Flask, the award-winning leader in high-performance, insulated stainless steel flasks, is excited to introduce 11 new refreshingly bold colors…

  • Aero Tech Designs Winter Cycling Gloves

    For my final installment of winter cycling gear, I’m sharing my review of the Windproof Thermal Full Finger Cycling Gloves from Aero Tech. First…

  • Espro Travel Press – Coffee to go!

    With the Espro Travel Press, I can now enjoy the perfect cup of coffee at home, at work, while traveling, or even when camping. But…

  • DeLorme InReach Explorer – Two Devices in One

    The DeLorme InReach Explorer has been available to purchase for quite a while now, and they recently allowed me to test an InReach for a…

  • NiteRider Adventure 180 Headlamp

    The NiteRider Adventure 180 headlamp is one of those essentials that covers so many needs, I almost don’t know where to begin. With five…

  • More Elliptical Chainrings from Wolf Tooth!

    An Elliptical Chainring for cranksets of all sizes. This seems to be Wolf Tooth Component’s goal for the winter season. The Minneapolis Minnesota- based company…

  • Coast FDX 300 and 302 Knives Shipping in March

    This March, Coast FDX 300 and 302 knives will begin shipping. These knives will feature a patent pending locking system that combines two of…

  • Castelli Nanoflex Bib Knickers: Good-bye Excuses

    It was no surprise to me that I was impressed with the Castelli Nanoflex 2 Bib Knickers. However, even with high expectations, these knickers…

  • How do you get in the BUFF?

    The BUFF brand has been around since 1991, but I‘ve only really taken notice of it and learned to love it in the last…

  • SockGuy Making Valentine’s Feet Happy

    SockGuy has been at it again, designing some stylish comfy socks for your sweetheart. We at Industry Outsider are big fans of SockGuy and…

  • The Weatherneck for Face and Neck Coverage

    I‘ve never been one to shy away from cold-weather rides, but The Weatherneck has made me even less timid. It’s an innovative, bandanna/face shield/neck…

  • Fox River American Ragg Wool Crew Socks

    Fox River’s American Ragg Wool Crew Socks have kept my feet happy for close to a month and have quickly become my go to…

  • Digipower Quickpod Dynamic Power Selfie Stick

    The Digipower Quickpod Dynamic Power Selfie Stick combines two useful photography accessories into one. This selfie stick has a built in battery with 5200…

  • Aero Tech Designs Windstopper Tights

    If you run, ride, or ski in the winter, you’ll want to have a look at the Aero Tech Designs Windstopper Tights. These wind…

  • Barebones Trailblazer Flashlight

    In my search for a new flashlight to light up the outdoors, I stumbled across the Barebones Trailblazer Flashlight. Reading that the Trailblazer was able…