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.

Duffelsafe AT120 – That’s How I Roll

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The Pacsafe Duffelsafe AT120 is a durable 120 liter duffel bag with wheels, built with the more adventurous traveler in mind. Having done a fair bit of traveling both in the US and overseas, I’ve found that a wheeled duffel bag like this is often the best way to go for those of us that spend … Read more

Jetboil Flash Lite Stove – Less is More

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Want to save a few grams with your camping gear? There are plenty of ways to go lighter, but a lot of them make you compromise in one way or another. The Flash Lite from Jetboil is not one of those. You still get the flux ring and piezo ignition. Jetboil made the cup just a bit … Read more

Sprongs on Kickstarter

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“‘Sprongs’ are utensils for those who like to cook and eat outdoors. Spoon, Fork, and Tongs, conveniently together at last.” That’s taken off the Sprongs page on Kickstarter. We have seen more than a few variations of the fork and spoon combo, but this one struck me as really useful, which is why I’m sharing … Read more

Cotopaxi Nepal 65L Backpack

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There’s a lot to like about the Nepal backpack, as well as Cotopaxi, the company that makes it. This durable 65 liter pack is made to carry enough gear for trips that span a week or more, not just days. It’s got a lot of details that you won’t find on packs of a similar … Read more

Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Recap

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I haven’t been very good at these recaps, as I always forget something, or I mention a company that we never seem to be able to connect with. But that won’t stop me from giving it another shot. So here goes. Johnson Outdoors, parent company of Eureka!, purchased JetBoil a while back. What does that … Read more

Drink Safely With The CamelBak All Clear

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It’s possible that the All Clear is the most unique product offered by CamelBak. Does any other water bottle have a USB port, battery, and LCD display? Or a UV lamp built into the lid? Yeah, it’s unique. We know CamelBak for their hydration packs and water bottles, but the All Clear is made to help you … Read more