Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews Since 2007

February 24, 2014

2014 New Product Release: Troy Lee Designs

When I think of Troy Lee Designs, I often conjure up images of riders gliding over seemingly un-rideable mountain descents or getting insane air…
February 21, 2014

Ergon -Comfort Where It Counts

When cycling for any meaningful distance, comfort is key. Ergon seems to agree on this idea with the ergonomic products they offer. Starting off…
February 20, 2014

Exciting News From Hyperice

Hyperice Launches High Performance Recovery Devices For Sporting Goods, Medical and Institutional Channels The Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Devices Address Injury Prevention, Muscle Rejuvenation…
February 19, 2014

National Geographic Adventurer of the Year Kilian Jornet wins People‘s Choice Award

Salomon and Suunto‘s world champion mountain runner earns the most votes from National Geographic Adventure readers Ogden, UT‘”February, 2014‘”National Geographic Adventure, National Geographic‘s website…
February 18, 2014

Coghlan’s Trekking Umbrella

Improving on a device as simple as an umbrella is no easy task, but Coghlan’s Trekking Umbrella proves it can be done. Along with…
February 17, 2014

Vertex Ultralight Backpacking Stove On Kickstarter

Note: By the time you read this, the Vertex Ultralight Backpacking Stove campaign on Kickstarter will be over, but it was quite the success.…
February 14, 2014

Calfee And Ellsworth Present The Tandem Witness

Yes, it would make the ultimate Valentine’s Day gift for the tandem mountain biking couple that has everything (including an extra 8 grand lying…
February 13, 2014

Snugpak Geothermal Gloves

I recently had the opportunity to test out the heat retaining, waterproof, Snugpak Geothermal Gloves. At 8.47 ounces per pair when first hefted, my…
February 12, 2014

Nite Ize – All About Innovation

Prior to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show, I wasn’t entirely familiar with the breadth of cool gear offered by Nite Ize. Seems like…
February 11, 2014

Mountainsmith K9 Cube

The Mountainsmith K9 Cube is a product that I thoroughly enjoyed reviewing, with the help of my two best friends. For those of us…
February 10, 2014

Wolf Tooth Components Bottle Opener With Rotor Truing Slot

Valentine‘s Day is coming up, and we found the perfect gift for the mountain biking beer enthusiast – a Wolf Tooth Components Bottle Opener…
February 7, 2014

Flowfold Wallets – Carry The Future

“Wanna see something cool?” That was perhaps the best product intro at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market this year, and coming from Nick at…
February 6, 2014

Timbuk2 Introduces the World‘s Greatest Messenger in Celebration of its 25th Birthday

Ok, so we missed it by a day. But it’s certainly still relevant and newsworthy for our readers. SAN FRANCISCO (February 5, 2014)…
February 5, 2014

CiFer – You Need This Carbon Fiber Tool

Ok, maybe you don’t need it, but you want the CiFer. Admit it. Billed as “The World’s Best Unbreakable Carbon Fiber Card Tool”, the…
February 4, 2014

Wiley X Introduces DIGIFORCE Digital Rx Lens Technology

Precision Measurements Optimize Prescription Lenses for Individual Wiley X Wearers As a leading innovator of premium protective eyewear for military, occupational and recreational use,…
February 3, 2014

BeatBlock – Durable, With Big Sound

The latest in our Bluetooth speaker reviews is the BeatBlock WET. Bigger and more robust than many of the speakers we’ve tested in the…
January 31, 2014

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Favorites – Utah!

Ask anyone that’s spent much time in (or driving through) Utah, and they’ll tell you it’s basically one big outdoor adventure, with a freeway…
January 30, 2014

CamelBak M.U.L.E. NV®

When thinking of a mule most people picture an animal that can carry a lot of cargo a short or long distance. The CamelBak…
January 29, 2014

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Favorites – Electronics

On Monday we shared some of the brands and products that really got our attention at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market held last week…
January 28, 2014

Grand Trunk Single Hammock

Grand Trunk states that they make goods for travel, not trips. Their Single Hammock is a perfect example. A rolling suitcase is for trips.…