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.

Vargo Titanium Converter Stove

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Pair the Converter Stove from Vargo with their Hexagon Wood Stove, and you’ve got an ultralight cooking solution. On its own, the Hexagon Wood Stove (4.1 ounces) does a great job of heating water and cooking, with whatever small bits of dry wood you can find on the trail or at your campsite. Add the … Read more

Lock It Up With The Brooklyn Chain A.P.

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ABUS sent over the details of their newest tough bike lock,  The Brooklyn Chain A.P. It may have been made in Germany, but the design is all Brooklyn, as folks there know all too well about the sad reality of bike theft. This padlock and loop combo has an urban level security rating of 12 (out of … Read more

Native Eyewear Crestone Sunglasses

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Native Eyewear recently provided us with their Crestone sunglasses for review, and we ended up suitably impressed with them. While fashion does play a huge role in the eyewear industry, performance and protection should not be overlooked. Anyone that spends time outdoors needs to protect their eyes from the sun, wind, cold, and airborne debris. One of their … Read more

Sven Can See – For Clear Lenses

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If there was a contest for unusual products names, Sven Can See might just win. Or at least place. If there was a contest for products to clean your goggles and glasses, and keep them fog and frost-free, Sven Can See would do equally well there too. At Outdoor Retailer this winter, I was given … Read more

Brooklyn Bicycle Co.’s Latest Model

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Recreational Bike Brand Brooklyn Bicycle Co. Introduces Stylish New Model Introduction of Fulton Marks Industry‘s First Quintuple Top-Tube Bike   April 1, 2016 -Brooklyn, NY -Recreational bike brand Brooklyn Bicycle Co. today introduced the Fulton 3 speed.  The quintuple top-tube model Fulton ‘”named, as are all of Brooklyn Bicycle‘s models, for iconic Brooklyn thoroughfares’”mark‘s the … Read more

RideOut Technologies Bicycle Desk

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For the dedicated cyclist stuck at a desk at least part of the day, RideOut Technologies introduces their Bicycle Desk. You can use this as a stand-up desk, or set your bike on the trainer and spin while you work. The large open area under the desk allows for bikes of most sizes to fit, so it should not matter … Read more