The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Hi-Tec Partners With American Hiking Society

    Hi-Tec Sports Announces Exclusive Partnership with American Hiking Society In support of National Trails Day®, the country‘s largest celebration of trails Portland, OR (February…

  • Make Your Own Char Cloth

    Char cloth is some super handy stuff that you can use to get a fire started. Mine are made from old 100 % cotton T-shirts,…

  • Garmin Vivofit Activity Tracker

    Garmin sent me their vivofit for review last year, and it’s spent plenty of time on my wrist, tracking my steps and my sleep, and…

  • Check out the Coast BX315 Lock-Back

    I recently was given the Coast BX315 Lock-Back knife to do as a guest review, and I must say I’m impressed with the build…

  • SockGuy – Spread the Love on Valentine’s Day

    With Valentine‘s Day on the horizon, you might be looking for some different and great gift ideas. SockGuy is here to help with some…

  • Wiley X® Introduces New Lens And Frame Colors For Many Popular Models

    Wiley X‘s 2015 Line-Up Delivers Sharp New Looks and Functionality Across Its Climate Control, Street Series, Active Series and Changeable Series Families Global eyewear…

  • Soto Pocket Torch XT

    I‘ve had my eye on the Soto Pocket Torch XT for a while now. When camping, it’s a good idea to carry a few…

  • Prestaflator by Prestacycle

    A few months ago I came across the Prestaflator from PrestaCycle. Any cyclist who has ever tried to inflate a set of tires with a presta valve has…

  • The North Face ThermoBall Series

    The North Face ThermoBall Jacket combines the best properties of down with the wet environment benefits of synthetic insulation. ThermoBall is a type of…

  • Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Headphones

    When I was offered a chance to review the Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Headphones from Underwater Audio, my first thoughts were “I’m no swimmer”. Living in Utah’s…

  • Titanium Pocket Cleats That Really Cling

    The Vargo Titanium Pocket Cleats are a new ultra light solution for winter traction. They are the perfect gear to enhance any winter hike…

  • REI Trail Stool

    Instead of perching on the closest log or rock, I decided to get a proper place to sit when outdoors. My day job took…

  • Mountain Biking News

    Trips for Kids and Marin Museum of Bicycling to Host 17th Annual “Meet the Mountain Bike Pioneers Bash” SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Jan. 29,…

  • Jabra Pulse Bluetooth Headphones

    I cannot believe Jabra was clever enough to fit a heart rate monitor into such sleek headphones. The Jabra pulse looks great, sounds great…

  • Pacsafe W200 RFID Blocking Travel Wallet

    n a world of rapidly evolving technology, Pacsafe has created the W200 RFID Blocking Travel Wallet to keep your personal information protected. When Pacsafe agreed…

  • New ENO Gear at ORWM

    Eagle‘s Nest Outfitters has been busy developing more hammock related goodies to keep us all comfortable while we hang around outdoors. This year at…

  • Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Sneak Peek

    If a picture is worth a thousand words, this is our longest article ever. Here are a few shots from the Outdoor Retailer Winter…

  • DrinkTanks – Your Personal Keg

    January 21, 2015 – Bend, Oregon – DrinkTanks announced today the launch of The Juggernaut. It’s the first-ever 128 oz stainless steel, double wall,…

  • Blundstone At Sundance And ORWM

    I got this press release, and feel like my favorite Australian footwear company is taking over Utah. We’ll get to see the latest from Blundstone…

  • New Knives And Lights From Coast

    For safety, accuracy and peace-of-mind, Coast Products customers have asked for a stand-alone tool that combines both a high quality knife with a quality,…