The Industry Outsider Archives: Reviews and Guides Since 2007

  • Brazos Walking Sticks

    We’ve already covered some trekking poles and at least one pair of Nordic walking poles this month, so it’s time for something a little…

  • Guyot Designs

    Guyot Designs offers simple, yet functional products that are environmentally responsible, ethically manufactured, and designed for long-life. Their Original Splashgaurd™is a $2 plastic insert…

  • Bearpaw – Live Life Comfortably

    Many of the products that we’ve covered so far this year emphasize function over form. And when you’re trying start a fire, cook a…

  • Keenfit Fitness Poles – Walk Your Path

    Pole walking, also known as Nordic walking, was originally developed by Finnish ski coaches as a way to keep their skiers in top form…

  • Specialized Chicane Review

    The first thing that one notices about the new Specialized S-Works Chicane is that the shaping of the saddle is much different than the…

  • Gossamer Gear Trekking Poles

    Gossamer Gear has built an entire business around going lighter, and going farther. They make gear for the hiker that wants to shave every…

  • STM Velo – Update

    This is a follow up to the original STM Velo review, which can be found here. After about two months of getting dragged back…

  • Leki Trekking Poles

    With more than 60 years experience, Leki is a well-known name when it comes to trekking poles. By focusing solely on poles, gloves, and…

  • Darn Tough – For The Ladies

    Back in March, during our Joy of Sox week, we covered some socks from Darn Tough, a Vermont-based company that makes what we consider…

  • Walk Softly, And Carry A Big Stick

    Based on feedback from readers, we’ve decided to put together a series of articles on trekking poles and walking sticks. With prices ranging from…

  • Quiz Time!

    Quick- can you name the most widely recognized consumer brand in the bicycle industry, and the best-selling bicycle brand in America, since 1977? If…

  • Streamlight Helps Light The Way To A Cure!

    I bought Mrs. Outsider a pink Nano from Streamlight last year, and she keeps this handy little light on her keychain. You’d be surprised…

  • The CamelBak® Better Bottle™

    CamelBak’s Better Bottle™is a result of their continuous improvement of the water bottle, with each new version becoming incrementally better than the last. Fitting…

  • Survival Straps™by Tough Gear

    Here’s another review from one of our guest contributors. Joe is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant, tinkerer, avid outdoorsman, and a welcome addition…

  • REBA FOOTWEAR & SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE® UNITE AGAINST BREAST CANCER

    While this might seem a bit off-topic for us, we’ve invited all of our media partners to let us know about any efforts they’re…

  • Spenco: Performance-Enhancing Sandals

    Spenco® is a name long-associated with foot care, but until recently, they’ve only been known for inserts – arch supports, insoles, orthotics, and heel…

  • Review: Wenger‘s Almer 30L Backpack -The Ultimate Swiss Army Knife Holder

    Wenger has been producing their high quality, versatile Swiss Army knives for over one hundred years. Mention Swiss Army, and most people immediately think…

  • WILEY X® EYEWEAR SUPPORTING NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

    Part of Year-Round Effort That Includes Donating Money From Sales of Wiley X Lacey™Sunglasses October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month (NBCAM), and once…

  • The Five Dollar Emergency Stove That Fits In Your Pocket

    Well, it almost fits in your pocket. We meant to share this during National Preparedness Month, but it got overlooked,  probably because it’s so…

  • Exposure Lights Diablo Mk3

    Diablo Mk 3 – 975 Lumens and Cable Free. Experience untethered freedom.   Exposure Lights 2012 Diablo Mk 3 Weight : 125g with mount…