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.

GSI Outdoors Glacier Stainless Pint Set

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When the Glacier Stainless Pint Set from GSI Outdoors was proposed as a Father’s Day gift idea, I wasn’t even thinking about them as beer glasses. These durable stainless steel pint glasses add a pop of color to any event, not just one where beer is served. Since each set includes four different colors, they are … Read more

Woolx Merino Wool Boxer Briefs

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First off, forget what you think you know about wool underwear. Woolx Daily Boxers are made from superfine Merino wool, which makes them as soft as cashmere, and as durable as a synthetic blend. They also regulate temperature, wick away moisture, and have the ability to keep odor-causing bacteria in check like, well, like nothing else. So when it comes to your … Read more

Deuter Airlite 22 Backpack

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If we could promise 25% less perspiration when hiking, would you be interested? Well, we can’t make that promise, but the Airlite 22 backpack from Deuter claims their Aircomfort Flexlite System can reduce perspiration by up to 25%. They sent us one, and we set out to see if it would perform as advertised. First, we’ll get … Read more

Vargo Outdoors Titanium Funnel Flask

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The Titanium Funnel Flask from Vargo is yet another unique product from a company known for doing cool things with titanium. Had they simply made a flask from titanium, there would not be anything to set it apart from similar products, other than low weight and a premium price tag. But they addressed the issue … Read more