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.

Lumos Smart Helmet Review

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Unless you’re a cyclist that lives under a rock, you’ve probably heard of the Lumos helmet by now. This “Smart” bike helmet has built in lights, for improved safety and visibility. Up front, a row of white LEDs throws some light, and presents motorists with a visual cue of an oncoming “vehicle”. Out back, bright red … Read more

DAHON CURL on Kickstarter for 35th Anniversary

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Ultra-compact foldable bicycle available worldwide DUARTE, CA. ‘” March 23, 2017  -World leader in folding bikes DAHON has today launched its first Kickstarter. The bike is a special edition in honor of DAHON‘s 35th anniversary, and backers can enjoy up to a 20 percent discount if they order within the early bird period. DAHON was … Read more

2017 NAHBS Results Are In

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2017 NORTH AMERICAN HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW WINNERS Judges Reveal North America‘s Best Custom Bicycles And Their Makers Salt Lake City, UTAH (March, 2017) – NAHBS – www.nahbs.com – NAHBS Judges announce the best custom bicycles built for the 2017 show. This year marked a record year for International exhibitors at the Handmade Show, along with … Read more

Coast TX395 Knife and TX7R Flashlight

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To celebrate the 77th birthday of Chuck Norris, we’re sharing our reviews of the TX395 knife and TX7R flashlight from Coast Portland. That’s right, no cake, no candles. Just a knife and flashlight. Because they are two of the toughest, manliest pieces of gear available from Coast. They’re built for hard work, under the kind of conditions … Read more

Huga Bars: Gluten-Free, Nutritious, Delicious

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I discovered Huga Bars on Instagram, of all places. What got my interest was not just that they were gluten-free, but the story behind them. A passion for sharing food, life, and adventure lead to bars that are as delicious as they are nutritious. They were kind enough to send me a few samples, which I tried, and … Read more

Sealskinz Gloves for More Than Just Hunting

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Although Sealskinz sells these gloves as a hunting glove, the only shooting I used them for was with a camera. They also offer the same glove, but with a fold-back index finger. It’s their shooting and/or photography glove, and it allows you to expose one finger without removing the whole glove. Since I have been … Read more