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.

BackLight series back in stock

by

Our friends at Think Tank Photo/MindShift Gear just alerted us that their very popular BackLight rear-entry backpacks are back in stock.  These may be the most popular backpacks in all of outdoor photography.  They come in three sizes (36 liter, 26 liter, 18 liter), two colors, and are extremely comfortable, especially when you are carrying … Read more

Coast FL19 Dual Color Wide Angle Flood Headlamp

by

While I was going to suggest the Coast FL19 Dual Color Wide Angle Flood as home and camping appropriate, I realized it has another excellent application. Halloween! If I had kids young enough to go out on Halloween, I would rock this headlamp. Nerd dad or not, it’s got a wide angle, rather than long … Read more

Fall 2018 Releases from SILCA

by

It’s not too early to start thinking about holiday gifts for your favorite cyclist (or yourself) Silca continues to offer some dang sexy precision products for cyclists. Check out their new Super Pista Digital pump. Or the “why didn’t I think of that” cleverness of the Ypsilon Y-tool. Or how about their well-designed bottle cages? … Read more

Point6 Merino Socks

by

When Point6 offered some of their Merino socks for review, they may not have known what a sock snob I was. But I did my homework, and realized they hit all the key points. Made in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, they’re technical socks with a lifetime warranty. Family-owned, they get their wool from one of the … Read more

Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Downtown Bike Lights

by

Whether commuting, riding for fitness, or just out for fun, cycling is an excellent form of transportation. But as the days get shorter, there’s less daylight to enjoy. And it turns out that early mornings and late afternoons are bad times for cyclists. So we need every advantage we can get when it comes to … Read more