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.

The Nalini 2012 Summer Collection: Italian Design, Italian Style, Italian Made

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More compression jerseys & bibshorts, innovative materials, convertible jackets, and stylish designs highlight the Italian maker’s newest Summer Collection OXNARD, Calif. and CASTEL D’ARIO, Italy -The 2012 Nalini Summer Collection of cycling apparel showcases new compression jerseys and bibshorts -the Nalini Compression line — plus innovative “Quick-Burst” convertible jackets and jerseys, fabrics with ceramic fibers, … Read more

Review : Eureka! Warrior 230 Lantern With IR Remote

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We’re fans of LED lanterns for camping as well as emergencies. They’re safer around kids and pets than gas lanterns, and generally more durable then fluorescent lanterns, which don’t perform as well in lower temps either. A good LED lantern should provide bright area lighting for cooking and similar activities, and have the capability to … Read more

Where To Ride?

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No, this isn’t a guide to finding the best trails for MTB enthusiasts. And it’s not for roadies either. This article is aimed at the casual cyclist or commuter, and anyone else that isn’t sure where to ride on their local streets. The following is some common sense cycling advice, which may help you to … Read more

Review: SKS Airchecker

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Being the “bicycle guy” in my neighborhood means that nearly every kid (and a few adults) brings their bike to me for a quick adjustment or fix. Thankfully, the most common issue is a low or flat tire. Once I’ve shown someone how to read the recommended pressure off the sidewall, I hand them the … Read more

Vapur – The Folding Anti-Bottle

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As more and more people recognize that disposable water bottles are wasteful and bad for the environment, they’re switching to reusable bottles. To assist in their purchase decisions, we’ve covered a variety of different bottles, from single wall plastic bottles, to double wall stainless, and just about everything in between. But the Vapur is nothing … Read more

New Gear From Industrial Revolution

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It’s always fun to check out the latest from Industrial Revolution at Outdoor Retailer. While the PowerTrekk portable power solution that generates electricity from water was definitely the highlight, there are plenty of other products worth mentioning. Here are a few of our favorites, in no particular order. Later this year, we’ll probably review one … Read more