The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Boombot PRO – Awesome Audio

    The Boombot PRO is not just any old Bluetooth speaker. After Boombotix packed all the features you could want into this little speaker (with BIG…

  • Kammok Roo Hammock and Python Straps

    The Kammok Roo hammock and Kammock Python straps were in my pack for our 3 night hike on the Buffalo River Trail. Kammok has…

  • BottleKeeper – It’s Science For Beer

    Don’t mistake the BottleKeeper for a bottle hider. This is a product designed to keep your beer bottle cold, because we all know how…

  • Tiki Toss Hook and Ring Game

    Tiki Toss by Mellow Militia is a bit of a departure from backpacking for me. We ran across Mellow Militia at the Outdoor Retailer…

  • Topeak JoeBlow Fat Tire Pump

    If you have a fat bike, you need the JoeBlow Fat from Topeak. There’s no two ways about it. This beast has a pump body…

  • GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless 1 L Vacuum Bottle

    Winter is here, and so is the new Glacier Stainless 1 L vacuum bottle from GSI Outdoors. As the name implies, it holds a full…

  • CloudLine Apparel Switchback Hiker Socks

    We recently published an intro to CloudLine Apparel, and their Switchback Hiker socks. Click here to read this article and find out more about…

  • Alite Mayfly and Monarch Chairs: Maxing the Relaxing

    It‘s that time of year when one of the best things about camping is sitting around a fire. The Mayfly and Monarch from Alite…

  • UCO A-120 Comfort Fit Headlamp

    I‘ve been using the UCO A-120 Comfort Fit Headlamp for a few months now. This headlamp is super comfortable, plenty bright, and easy to…

  • Support of the Zensah Super Bra

    The Zensah Super Bra ($39.99) is a lightweight supportive sports bra. It‘s no surprise a brand like Zenzah, known for their compression sleeves, has…

  • Mino Shoe Life Tracker

    When I received the opportunity to test the Mino Shoe Life Tracker, I was excited and skeptical at the same time. As a self-proclaimed…

  • NiteRider Sentinel 40

    The Sentinel 40 from NiteRider is one of the best taillights you can use for riding on the street, day or night. With 7…

  • Acratech Ultimate Ballhead

    My Acratech Ultimate Ballhead review is a follow up to a previous article. A while back, I wrote about my tripod choices, and mentioned…

  • Backcountry Peeing Ninja

    The Women‘s Merino Ninja Suit ($189.99) by Airblaster has brought a new element of fun to my outdoor gear. I remember the days of…

  • Fusion Artisan Jerky

    It would have been much easier to review Fusion Jerky if they didn’t offer this artisan jerky in eight delicious flavors. You will find beef,…

  • Slingfin CrossBow 2 R/S

    The Slingfin CrossBow 2 R/S four season, two person tent is a relatively new offering. Slingfin was kind enough to loan me one for testing and…

  • Scorpion Bike Stands

    The first time I laid eyes on the Scorpion Bike Stand holding up a brand new fat bike at my local bike shop, I knew…

  • Dale of Norway Winter Fashion Wear

    Dale of Norway is a classic brand straight from the heart of, well, Norway. The brand has a long history which goes back to 1879 when…

  • 2015 Holiday Deals Page

    Here’s where you’ll find all of our best deals from site sponsors. Check back often, as this will be updated from today until the…

  • Nite Ize: Give the Gift of Innovation

    It‘s getting past the point where it‘s okay to tell yourself that it is too early to be doing holiday shopping. With that in…