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.

Cyclist gift idea: Silca Pista Plus Floor Pump

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Check out the Pista Plus Floor Pump from Silca if you’re shopping for a cyclist (or yourself) this holiday season. Silca has been “the” pump to have since 1962, and their overall design and feature set hasn’t really changed much. That’s because a Pista is built to last a lifetime, and can easily be serviced by … Read more

Canadian Team Releases Self-Charging Water Purifying Bottle

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Neat Jug is the new system to purify free stream water while hiking or camping. The system is now available for pre-order. HAMILTON, Ontario, November 28, 2018 (Newswire.com) – Calling all outdoor enthusiasts, weekend warriors, world travelers and nature adventurers: Neat Jug, a revolutionary water purification system, has been officially released on Kickstarter today. By utilizing … Read more

Six Moon Designs Opens Applications for Ambassador Team

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Going out of our way to give everyone a break for holiday deals. How about becoming an ambassador? Beaverton, OR (November 26, 2018) Six Moon Designs, known for designing and producing durable and affordable ultralight gear, is looking for hikers, backpackers, paddlers and ultrarunners to be a part of the new SMD Ambassador Team. These outdoor enthusiasts … Read more

Batch Bicycles – Affordable Quality

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Given the choice, I’d opt out of shopping this season, as people seem to forget what the holidays are about. In the past, I’ve offered links to specials, as they do help cover the cost of running this site. But if I could, I’d skip that too. Then I learned about Batch Bicycles. You buy … Read more

Floyd’s of Leadville CBD Arnica Balm

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Although labeled as a recovery balm, the CDB Arnica Balm from Floyd’s of Leadville is much more than that. After a few weeks of use, I found it’s my go-to for various aches and pains in my knees. And they’re not all related to cycling, running, lifting, or yoga, as the packaging might suggest. But … Read more

FITS® Announces Release of Groundbreaking Invisible Sock

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New Invisible Sock features revolutionary knitting process and seamless one-piece construction FITS® is an American manufacturer of the best-fitting socks on the market. They’ll proudly showcase their latest innovation’”the Invisible Sock at Outdoor Retailer‘s 2018 November Market in Denver, CO. FITS‘ new Invisible Sock solves every issue typically experienced with no show socks. A proprietary knitting process … Read more