The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Kelty Gunnison 4.2 – Room for Everybody

    I got my Kelty Gunnison 4.2 tent last spring.  My kids started expressing an interest in camping and hiking, so we had to get a…

  • Lithia Spring SL 15 Sleeping Bag

    Having good camping gear is important, but having the right camping gear is even more vital, which is why I invested in the Big…

  • ECOSTONE Waterproof Speaker

    The ECOSTONE from ECOXGEAR is a rechargeable waterproof bluetooth speaker for those times when you want the big sound you just can’t get from…

  • The FIT Bottle – Filter Isolation Technology

    Water is the source of all life, and the quality of the water can improve the quality of your life. The FIT Top filtering…

  • SOG Elite Entrenching Tool

    The Elite Entrenching Tool from SOG is another piece of gear that’s a great fit for National Preparedness Month. This tool comes in handy…

  • My Backpacking Photography Setup

    Get everyone in the shot with this simple and inexpensive setup. In this article I thought I would share a photography setup for hiking…

  • Interview with David McQuillen of Sufferfest

    An unexpected Saturday morning storm put me on the rollers this past weekend.  It seemed like appropriate timing as I had just sent some…

  • Sage Cycles PDXCX Titanium CX Bikes

    PORTLAND, OR ‘” September 3, 2014 ‘” Sage Cycles, handcrafted designer and made in America manufacturer of titanium bicycles, has announced its 2014 titanium cyclocross model,…

  • My French Press One-Cup Coffee Brewer

    My French Press One-Cup Coffee Brewer is the perfect product for kicking off National Preparedness Month. Each September, we try to raise awareness of National…

  • Interview with Mike Cecot-Scherer Of Tentlab

    Mike is the man behind TentLab, whose latest project, the RugRat is currently available on Kickstarter. He’s been a part of the outdoor industry…

  • Water Purification With The SteriPen Ultra

    If Captain James T. Kirk were to whip out a water purifier, I bet it would look a lot like the Steripen.  He‘d probably…

  • Inertia O Zone: A Bikepacker‘s Dream Sleeping Pad

      The Klymit Inertia O Zone is the perfect sleeping pad for bikepacking.  With its small packed size and light weight, it is barely…

  • Reynolds Cycling At Eurobike

    Although we’ll probably never get to Eurobike (even making it to Las Vegas for Interbike is sometimes a challenge, and that’s just five hours…

  • Say Aloha To Intova Of Hawaii

    Industry Outsider recently stopped by the Intova booth at the Outdoor Retailers Summer Market. We were intrigued by their HD action cams and that…

  • Eco Vessel Surf – Glass Just Tastes Better

    The Surf from Eco Vessel is an ideal way to enjoy your favorite cold beverage, whether that’s plain old water at home, work or…

  • DryCASE At ORSM 2014

    Get your tech wet.  That‘s what DryCASE says.  As much as I love rain in the summer to break up the heat, or a good…

  • New Footwear From Freewaters

    Back in June, we published our Freewaters Scamp review. Along with our report on this very comfy sandal, we shared a bit about the…

  • EKA Viking Combi Saw

    The Viking Combi Saw from EKA is a rare tool today. A good folding saw that is tight when deployed and just feels solid…

  • Check Out MyPakage

    When it comes to branding, MyPakage (now BN3TH) easily makes our top ten list of winning product names. You’d be hard pressed to come up…

  • New WX Rebel from Wiley X

    Stylish New Model Delivers Absolute Premium Protection That’s Ready For Action Active Series sunglasses by Wiley X®, Inc. are designed for active men and…