Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. A former competitive cyclist, I'm all about promoting bicycles as a transportation alternative. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Klymit Static V Luxe™- Uncompromising Comfort

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New inflatable sleeping pad brings luxury to affordable camping market The Klymit Static V Luxe™offers a solution for campers who won‘t compromise comfort Klymit, an innovator in advanced outdoor technology, is adding the Klymit Static V Luxe to its line of award-winning camping pads. The Static V Luxe is the largest and most comfortable inflatable … Read more

RydeSafe Reflective Buttons on KICKSTARTER

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There’s only a few days left on their KICKSTARTER campaign, but we wanted to help get the word out, even though they have already been fully funded. The RydeSafe Reflective Buttons are a great way to add a little extra visibility, whether you are riding, walking, skating, or running at night or during low-light hours. … Read more

Coast HP550 – Big Lumens, Medium Package

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At 1075 lumens from a single LED, the Coast HP550 packs a lot of power into a medium-sized flashlight. Like the HP14 we reviewed earlier this month, the HP550 has been updated, and has some pretty impressive spec. The tail cap switch cycles through high (1075 lumens), low (53 lumens), and back off. There is … Read more

Take Your Camera!

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Just about everyone carries a cell phone today, and pretty much every phone has a camera. But don’t let the convenience of that wide angle, fixed focal length camera built into a communications device lull you into the mistaken idea that you don’t need to carry a real camera. All but the most inexpensive compact … Read more

Zippo Flex Neck Utility Lighter

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Continuing our review of the Zippo Outdoors product line, we tried out their Flex Neck Utility Lighter. This butane lighter comes in quite handy for lighting everything from grills, to candles to old school lanterns, and even the tiki torches at your next luau. The first thing we noticed about the Flex Neck Utility Lighter … Read more