The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Chef’s Cut Real Jerky

    Chef’s Cut Real Jerky is nothing like the inferior dried meat you’ll find at your local gas station or mini-mart. Each 2.5 ounce package is…

  • Ohyo Bag: Fits-All Bag

    The Ohyo Bag is one of the most innovative bags on the market. These bags are created to change with you throughout the day…

  • Winter Fat Bike Project Part 1

    When I started looking around for a fat bike to ride this winter, I got a bit of sticker shock. Most of the bikes…

  • SockGuy – Supporting Breast Cancer Research

    October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. SockGuy is supporting cancer research with socks and arm warmers. SockGuy will donate 20 percent of the proceeds…

  • Timbuk2 Mutt Mover Backpack

    Quite a while ago, Timbuk2 was kind enough to send us their Mutt Mover backpack. It’s designed for those of us that want to…

  • RinseKit: Helping Keep Your Dirty Little Secrets

    With the RinseKit portable spray system, you can play dirty and go home clean. When filled from a standard outdoor spigot, the RinseKit provides…

  • Potable Aqua PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier

    The Potable Aqua PURE Electrolytic Water Purifier ($119.99) disinfects a wide range of microbial contaminants in both clear and cloudy water by using a…

  • UCO Titan Stormproof Match Kit

    The Titan Stormproof Match Kit is a product that is really easy to recommend. I was graciously provided a kit for testing and review…

  • Castelli CW 6.0 Cross Glove: Hands Down Favorite

    I am dreading the day that Castelli no longer makes the CW 6.0 Cross Glove. But until then, I will continue to buy exact…

  • Charter Hat from Sunday Afternoons

    The Charter Hat from Sunday Afternoons is a sophisticated blend of function, features, and fashion. This wide brim sun fedora is like no other. If…

  • Pocket Pal X2 Sharpener and Survival Tool

    Throw Smith’s Pocket Pal X2 Sharpener and Survival Tool in your backpack and 72 hour kit, and you’ll have a knife sharpener, fire starter, whistle, and even…

  • Klecker Klax Lumberjack

    When I first saw the Klax at Outdoor Retailer a few months ago, I mentally added it to my list of items to cover for…

  • Midland X-Talker Two-Way Radios

    We’re sharing the X-Talker Two-Way radios from Midland today, because you should not rely on your cell phone during a natural disaster or other emergency.…

  • CamelBak Circuit Running Vest

      CamelBak Relay and CamelBak Circuit running vest give-away The CamelBak Circuit ($85) running vest performs two critical tasks for runners: Hydration from its 1.5-liter…

  • Klymit Insulated Static V Lite

    The Insulated Static V Lite is one of the newest offerings from Klymit. I have found the Static V series of sleeping pads to…

  • Selle Anatomica at Interbike

    If you weren’t at Interbike this week, you didn’t get to see this, courtesy of CFEpr+: Selle Anatomica (SA), makers of the World’s Most…

  • Deuter Airlite 26 SL

    The Deuter Airlite 26 SL brings to the daypack market a comfy, minimalist, functional sleek design at just the right cargo capacity for day…

  • Vargo Titanium Emergency Whistle

    Why are we writing about the Titanium Emergency Whistle from Vargo Outdoors? Well, this month is National Preparedness Month, and along with food, water, shelter, and…

  • The Versatile Sugoi Versa

    One bike jacket to rule them all! For cyclists, the pivotal change from summer to fall means cycling through a range of temperatures – chilly…

  • Reticu-Lite Collection from Granite Gear

    Granite Gear’s Reticu-Lite collection is a new lineup of luggage from this well-known outdoor gear company. Granite Gear has been making canoeing and backpacking…