The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Another “Must Read” Book For MTB Fans

    Charlie Kelly, Joe Breeze, Tom Ritchey, and Gary Fisher Star in this First-Person History of Repack, MountainBikes, the Grateful Dead, and the World’s First…

  • Forsake Clyde Sneakerboots

    After more than a month of kicking around in the Clyde from Forsake, I’ve decided they are the multi-tool of footwear. I can wear them at…

  • Three Tips to Trick Out Your Tarp

    Camping under a tarp is a great way to reduce pack weight and really go minimal when camping. I use a tarp when hammock…

  • Must Read: Rusch to Glory

    Rusch to Glory Tells How Rebecca Rusch Became Known as the “Queen of Pain” Boulder, CO, USA – October, 2014 – Rebecca Rusch is…

  • Sun Tripper Cap from Sunday Afternoons

    When I first saw the Sun Tripper Cap at Outdoor Retailer, I almost didn’t stop. But something about the Sunday Afternoons booth made me…

  • Under Armour Storm Igniter 2.0 Sunglasses

    Under Armour’s Storm collection of eyewear consists of several styles of sunglasses for an active outdoor lifestyle. I was able to review the Under Armour Storm…

  • Mora Bushcraft Black SRT Knife Review

    The Mora Bushcraft Black gets plenty of great reviews, and after Industrial Revolution sent the serrated blade version (SRT) to me for testing purposes, it…

  • NYNE Bass – It’s All About That Bass

    We received our NYNE Bass speaker right around the same time that Meghan Trainor’s bass-heavy “All About That Bass” was climbing that music charts.…

  • Treeline Outdoors: Turning SUVs Into Basecamps

    Treeline Outdoors has totally changed my perception of a tent. When I was recently shopping for a bikepacking tent, I was looking at the…

  • Swiftwick – RECOVERY + Compression

    If you like to run, bike, or even golf, you may get shin splints, sore calves, or plain old leg cramps at least once in a while.…

  • IcyBreeze – Coolest Cooler Ever

    IcyBreeze Cooler One of the items we were really looking forward to seeing at Outdoor Retailer was the IcyBreeze cooler, because it’s not just a…

  • The EDC Card by Cha-O-Ha

    We at Industry Outsider have a lot of respect for entrepreneurs when we find someone that is offering a great product. Tyler Lacor of…

  • Gerber MP1 and Myth Hatchet – Be Prepared

    When we asked our contact at Gerber which items would be a good fit for National Preparedness Month, they replied by sending us the…

  • 180-VL Your Camping Trip

    A little while back I met the fellows from 180 Tack, who are the inventors of the 180-VL camp stove. These two friends created…

  • Kilimanjaro: Gear for Tanzanian and Urban Jungles

    Whether you are looking for knives, tools, lights, or gear for your outdoor activities; Kilimanjaro likely has what you need. They had their wide range of…

  • MHM Divide 55 Backpack

    MHM is a relatively young company, the kind that is often known for bringing new, fresh ideas to the table, and this group of guys…

  • Aquamira Water Purification Tablets

    Recently, I was given some Aquamira Water Purification Tablets to test. I was able to take them out on a day trip fishing in…

  • New from Mammut – ORSM 2014

    Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, “When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on.” One hundred and…

  • Goggles & Dust

    Gorgeous Photograph Collection Goggles & Dust Celebrates Cycling’s Glory Days Boulder, CO, USA – September 16, 2014 – During the 1920s and 1930s, cycling…

  • 3 West Design Reprieve Saddle

    3 West Design will be launching a Kickstarter campaign to fund production of an innovative new saddle designed to reduce soft tissue pressure and…