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For the Love of Tents – Hubba Hubba!
The MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-person backpacking tent has been rejuvenated. After a 10-year run as a top selling backpacking tent, it was time…
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KeyPal – Keeper Of The Keys
KeyPal is the new, sleek way to organize keys.Nearly everyone has had the experience with a massive tangle of keys bulging from a pocket…
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Packit Gourmet
Packit Gourmet is a family owned and operated company in Austin, Texas. Not only do these folks create some fantastic meals for the outdoor…
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Coast TX100 LED Flashlight
Once upon a time, a flashlight was just a device used to store dead batteries. Bulbs were weak and hungry, and would break when you…
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Vargo Titanium Pocket Cleats
We’ve been fans of Vargo products for some time now, and are always excited when they come up with something new. What’s not to…
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Everyone Loves A Spectacle
Nascar crashes. Fender benders. Celebrity weddings. Everyone loves a good train wreck. And bicycle forums are no different. After nearly five years, the infamous…
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Wild Country Zephyros 1
The Wild Country Zephyros 1 tent from Terra Nova Equipment has been out with me a few nights, and has shown its worth. Terra…
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Saying Goodbye to 2014
I’d like to think that 2014 was a good year for this site. The contributors all had fun testing cool gear, and based on…
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Granite Rocx Cascade Backpack Cooler
The Cascade is not the first backpack cooler from Granite Rocx that we’ve reviewed. And the story behind this review is a bit funny.…
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Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire Starters
A friend and I planned an overnight hike and struck out for Round Top last Friday. The forecast had called for a mostly clear…
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EKA Swede 9
I’ve been carrying our sample EKA Swede 9 knife around for a while, and every time it gets used, I’m reminded just how much…
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Sock Guy Socks For Stocking Stuffers
Sock Guy recently got in touch with us here at Industry Outsider, and offered up a few holiday gift ideas. Making great, comfortable socks…
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Albabici Exclusive US Distributor For Limar Eyewear
OXNARD, Calif. — Best known for its lightweight and stylish road and MTB helmets, LIMAR has now added eyewear to its product offerings in…
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Pavepara: Garments for Flying Free
Pavepara is the ideal stocking stuffer for any woman with a love for the wilderness, fitness, & fashion. I‘ve had the pleasure of flight-testing their…
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Power Up, With Coghlan’s Portable Power Pack
Colghlan’s Portable Power Pack can provide the power that you need for all the little devices we can’t seem to live without today. With…
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Smelly Proof
Back in September, we checked out Smelly Proof bags. This company makes a line of storage bags that are medical grade, durable, reusable, and indispensable…
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The Lunatec Gear Aquabot
Lunatec Gear recently ran a successful Kickstarter campaign to start producing the Aquabot. According to the folks at Lunatec Gear, the Aquabot was conceived…
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