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.

Food Fire Filter 72 Hour Kit

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On paper, it seemed like the ideal review opportunity – for three days, I would prepare all my meals using only the contents of the Food Fire Filter 72 Hour Kit provided by survivalbased.com. Inside the bucket I received were meals, a water filter, some cooking supplies, and more. This test run would leave me … Read more

Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman

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Yes, today is Halloween, and in a nod to the movie franchise, rather than the holiday, we’re reviewing the Zippo 4-in-1 Woodsman. It’s an axe, saw, mallet, and tent stake puller, all in one. Had this product been around 30 or so years ago, it could have had a starring role in some terrible movies. … Read more

Stinger Insect Zapper Lantern

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It’s easy to expand your comfort zone outdoors with the Stinger Insect Zapper Lantern. This portable bug zapper contains a rechargeable battery that offers a run time of up to 3.5 hours, making it ideal not just for backyard use, but handy for picnics in the park and car camping too. The purple light and … Read more

Gerber Tech Skin Pocket Knife

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Part of the Gerber Daily Carry (GDC) line, the Gerber Tech Skin Pocket Knife is designed for everyday use, but with a design that sets it apart from other pocket knives. Two different incidents in the same week caused me to want to take a closer look at this knife, and its unique properties. Overall … Read more

Brenthaven Pacific Backpack

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Although the full product name is the Brenthaven Pacific Backpack for MacBook, we figured it couldn’t hurt to review one, even though we didn’t have a MacBook on hand. We were interested in Brenthaven due to the combination of good design and outstanding warranty, along with their sustainability efforts. In a world where many companies … Read more

Enduracool Instant Cooling Mesh Towel

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Cleaning out my backpack the other day, I found my Enduracool Instant Cooling Mesh Towel. Oops. I received this for review back around early July, and used it quite a bit during the summer. But as the weather cooled, it got misplaced. I’m certain that if I hadn’t dug it out last week, I’d be … Read more