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.

Protect Your Eyes With the XX2i Bermuda1

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New from XX2i, the Bermuda1 sunglasses mix fashion with protection. You’ll look good, and see well. This is what happens when a performance eye-wear company applies their know-how to casual sunglasses. XX2i sent us a pair of the Bermuda1 in an attractive matte tortoise finish, with brown polarized lenses. The frames are quite light, and the lenses have … Read more

Acratech GP – One Ballhead For Everything

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Recently, I was able to get an Acratech GP ballhead on loan. I had already purchased their Ultimate ballhead. and wanted to try out some of the features of the GP.  First and foremost, I was excited to see how the gimbal function worked, as I find myself shooting with long lenses pretty often. Out of the … Read more

RockyMounts TomaHawk Bike Rack

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If you’ve got a fat bike, then you might be interested in the TomaHawk bike rack from RockyMounts. Because you know that most racks won’t work with 4-5 inch wide tires. But this one does. Not only that, but the TomaHawk will handle your road bike, cruiser, MTB, or fat bike. And that’s without any contact … Read more

Deuter’s New Gravity Series Climbing Packs

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Longmont, CO –Deuter, the pack brand known worldwide for innovative carry systems, purpose-driven designs and proven durability is bringing its technical prowess to a new line of packs and accessories for rock climbing. The all-new Gravity Series debuts at Outdoor Retailer Summer Market in August. When Deuter sought to create a series of packs designed to … Read more

Boker Plus Exskelibur I Carbon

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With the Boker Plus Exskelibur I Carbon, Boker takes it up another notch. The Exskelibur was already popular, and I have seen many versions, but none as sexy as this. They really went out of their way to make a lightweight knife with premium materials. And it’s at home in the pocket of a gentleman, as well as an … Read more

New Tools From Silca

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SILCA expands from pumps to portable tools with their new multi-configuration ratchet and titanium torque tool, which feature advanced design and superior ergonomics.  The award winning HX-One Home Essentials tool kit from 2015 was not enough. Now SILCA expands their line of bike tools into the portable and travel category as well. First up is a 5 position multi-ratchet … Read more