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.

Bergans of Norway Sponsors 9th Annual Radical Reels Tour

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LONGMONT, Colo. – October 29, 2012 – Bergans of Norway today announced the company is a Major Partner of the 9th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival Radical Reels Tour, a traveling film festival of the best high-adrenaline films from the 2012 Banff Mountain Film Festival. Bergans is also sponsoring the Radical Reels People’s Choice Award … Read more

Brooks Range Isto Jacket

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After thirty or so years of living in coastal areas, I moved to the high desert. Of all the changes I have had to endure, perhaps not being able to spend all year outdoors in shorts and short sleeves has been the hardest. Previously, my “winter jacket” was either a light windbreaker, or maybe something … Read more

Iconic U.S. Companies Become Bicycle Friendly Businesses

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Facebook, Hewlett-Packard and Angie’s List join the growing ranks of bike-friendly workplaces Washington, D.C. — October 25, 2012 — As voters look to the next president for economic growth, hundreds of American companies have already discovered a self-propelled means to boost their bottom line: make their business bicycle-friendly. Today, the League of American Bicyclists recognized … Read more

Matt Brooks, President Of Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, Awarded The “Lifetime Achievement In Mountain Guiding Award” From AMGA

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This is pretty timely. My review of the Brooks-Range Isto jacket will be published shortly. They make really nice gear, and Matt’s efforts certainly make him worthy of this award. – Brian FREMONT, CALIF. -Matt Brooks, president and founder of Brooks-Range Mountaineering Equipment, has just been awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement in Mountain Guiding Award … Read more

Our Eco Vessel Returns From Argentina

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Last month, we mentioned sending one of our fearless testers to Argentina, armed with an Eco Vessel water bottle. (Ok, he was going there already, we just gave him the bottle. It’s not like our budget allows international travel to test water bottles) The instructions we gave him were very simple: Drink water from this … Read more

Sun Sniper Strap Surfer Goes To Interbike 2012

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We’ve covered a couple of the Sun Sniper products already, since we find photography and the outdoors frequently go together. But my review of the Sun Sniper Strap Surfer is based entirely on using it indoors. That may sound counter-intuitive to some, but it makes perfect sense to me. The hazards encountered outdoors are no … Read more