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.

CamelBak Relay – Water Filtration at Home

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A few weeks ago, we published the press release for the CamelBak Relay, which was three years in the making. This water pitcher carries on the tradition of innovative hydration that made the brand famous. Innovation in a water pitcher? Yes, really. The CamelBak Relay was designed to address two issues – slow filling, and … Read more

Kona Project 2 Messenger Bag From Brenthaven

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Make no mistake, the Kona Project 2 Messenger Bag from Brenthaven is not one of those lopsided collaborations where a brand name alone is expected to spur sales of an otherwise average product. Brenthaven and Kona are two companies that happen to be very good at what they do. One makes great bags for your … Read more

Joey Chair And SleepRite Cot From TravelChair

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We’re used to waiting a while for products we see at trade shows to make it to production. When we saw the new Joey Chair and SleepRite Cot from TravelChair at the Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in 2013, we were pretty excited to sit in, lay on, and fold up both of them. Their unique … Read more

RockyMounts, Inc. Introduces Strong And Aerodynamic Base Rack System

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Flagstaff Towers and Ouray Crossbars are the perfect combination of aerodynamics and strength to create a sleek mounting solution compatible with your vehicle‘s factory roof rails. BOULDER, CO (March, 2014) –RockyMounts, the innovative Boulder based car-rack systems manufacturer, introduces the Ouray Crossbar and Flagstaff Towers, offering a low-profile, low-drag mounting solution for bike and ski … Read more

Fix It Sticks Returns to Kickstarter with Two New Products

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Combining shop-quality function with the versatility and portability of a multi-tool APPLETON, Wis. – March, 2014 – Last year Fix It Sticks successfully launched its first radically designed, all-new bicycle tool on Kickstarter. For 2014, Fix It Sticks is returning to Kickstarter to fund its launch of two new products, the “Fix It Sticks Replaceable Edition” … Read more