The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Firebox Stoves Steve Despain Interview

    Recently, I got in touch with the folks at Firebox. Firebox Stoves offer a larger 5 inch folding Firebox stove and the smaller lighter…

  • Local Cooler Saddlebag Pannier

    If you need to carry cold food or beverages on your bicycle, you’ll want to check out the Local Cooler Saddlebag Pannier from Blackburn. These new insulated…

  • Pacsafe Camsafe® Z15 Camera Bag And More

    The Camsafe® Z15 anti-theft camera & tablet shoulder bag from Pacsafe makes a great travel companion. It allows you to bring along your valuable…

  • Vasque Inhaler GTX Boots

    Vasque sent a pair of the new Inhaler GTX mid height boots over for a review. I’ve been wearing these boots nearly every day…

  • Hi-Tec Spring and Summer Highlights

    Mother Nature may not be doing her part right now, but when you’re ready to hit the trail, Hi-Tec has some great footwear options…

  • More Aid For Nepal Earthquake Victims

    Johnson Outdoors‘ Eureka! Tent Brand Partners With Seva Foundation To Lend Aid To Nepal Earthquake Victims BINGHAMTON, N.Y. (May 8, 2015) -Eureka!, the outdoor…

  • Peak Design CapturePRO Camera Clip

    Ask me to rate my favorite non-camera photo gear, and the Peak Design CapturePRO® Camera Clip is at the top of the list. It allows…

  • The BOSS Growler From Eco Vessel

    Eco Vessel recently sent us their 64 ounce BOSS growler for review, and it did not disappoint. They added enough features that you’ll be reaching for the…

  • GSI Outdoors Crossover Kitchen Kit

    The GSI Outdoors Crossover Kitchen Kit is a basic collection of some of the most commonly used kitchen utensils and tools. I bought mine…

  • Lindarets introduces the Special Edition GoatKit

    Special Finish + Special Price = Special Edition Celebrating their collaboration with Minneapolis-based Wolf Tooth Components, Lindarets has today released a Special Edition 10S…

  • Midland ER200 Weather Alert Radio

    We would usually write about a product like the Midland ER200 Compact Emergency Crank Weather Alert Radio later in the year, during National Preparedness…

  • Perzist Tall and Wide Cycling Jerseys

    Big Men Don’t Need to Wear Generic Cycling Jerseys Perzist is a brand created to fill a need. Although road cyclists are often thought…

  • The Pedalist From Virtue Cycles

    Virtue Cyclist Kickstarts The Pedalist, their innovative front cargo tadpole tricycle available with enclosed shell and electric power SAN DIEGO ‘” April, 2015 ‘”…

  • New Book Trailhead Guides Runners into the World of Trail Running

    Boulder, CO, USA – April, 2015 – Trail running is one of the fastest-growing ways to enjoy the outdoors, with millions of runners and…

  • Kelty Kids Child Carriers

    Kelty has been making backpack style child carriers for a long time. We bought one back in 2004 and are finally getting around to…

  • White Roads, Vintage Bikes And Wool Jerseys: Santini Dresses The Eroica

     The retro flavour of L’Eroica, the world’s most famous vintage cycling event, rediscovers its roots in the new official jersey designed by Santini. The…

  • Timbuk2 Sponsors the 2015 Red Hook Criterium Championship Cycling Series

    The San Francisco-based company continues its four-year partnership with urban cycling race SAN FRANCISCO (April 16, 2015) – Timbuk2, the original San Francisco gear…

  • Bridgford Ready To Eat Sandwiches

    Like to camp, but don’t like to cook while camping? Me too. Bridgford Ready to Eat Sandwiches has the solution for us. They provided some for…

  • White Box Next Generation Alcohol Stove

    I recently got in touch with White Box Alcohol Stoves to see if we could get a sample for testing. Bill Ballowe, the company…

  • Thank you, Zipp

    After many years and nearly as many pedaling miles as driving miles, it finally happened. While coming around a sweeping curve on a country…