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.

New GPS Watches from Suunto

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Suunto launches new multisport GPS watch for tracking elevation The new Ambit3 Vertical focuses on providing essential elevation functions for outdoor enthusiasts OGDEN, Utah -January, 2016 –Suunto, a global leader in sports precision instruments unveils a new member of the Ambit3 Connected family, the Suunto Ambit3 Vertical. The new variant provides a solution for sports … Read more

Fat Bike Project Update

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I figured we were due for another installment of our winter fat bike project. While some very low temps have kept me from riding as much as I’d like, it’s still the most fun you can have in the snow on two wheels. Here is a quick recap of what we have covered so far: Part … Read more

Got Instagram?

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There are four words that I can use to sum up why you should be following us on Instagram right now: Outdoor Retailer Winter Market It’s going on in Salt Lake City this week, and all the top brands in the industry will be there. So will we. And if all goes well, we’ll be serving … Read more

Welcome to 2016, our 10th Year!

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Happy New Year to all our readers! This post is not just our first for 2016, but it marks the start of our 10th year! Let’s look back on things I didn’t write about, but were still noteworthy in 2007, when I started IndustryOutsider: A Superbowl ad cost 2.6 million dollars. Rickrolling was invented. Britney Spears … Read more

Bricks Bars – Eat Clean

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Bricks Bars are great if you are following a paleo lifestyle, want to eat clean, have allergies like me, or just want a quality snack without additives and processing. As you may have guessed, I have food allergies. I put up with with this for a while, then tests confirmed that my body does not like wheat, … Read more

Cotopaxi Tikal Active Shell

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When it comes to layering for changing weather conditions, the Tikal from Cotopaxi makes for a great outer shell. It’s light, waterproof yet breathable, and the stretch material allows it to have some give, so it moves with you. This packable shell makes a fine companion in all seasons, as long as you combine it … Read more