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.

SOG PowerLock Traveler

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If you make the mistake of trying to bring a multi-tool onto a plane these days, chances are you’ll be donating it to the TSA. Unless that tool is the PowerLock Traveler from SOG. That’s because SOG designed it with all the usual tools you might need, except for the knife blade, making it TSA-compliant. Packed into … Read more

SockGuy for Dads and Grads

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If you’re looking for a gift idea that is fun, personal, and easy on the wallet, check out SockGuy. Trust me. I’m not sure when it happened, but somehow, I became a sock snob. I’ve been known to point out that unless you have a motorcycle with a lot of chrome to polish, there is no … Read more

KEYKLIPZ Titanium Keyrings

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With only about a week to go, the KEYKLIPZ Kickstarter campaign has been more than fully funded. But we wanted to share this with our readers, as it’s not too late to get in on this one. And there is a certain appeal that many of you will like. KEYKLIPZ are brought to us by Bico Australia. … Read more

Local Cooler Saddlebag Pannier

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If you need to carry cold food or beverages on your bicycle, you’ll want to check out the Local Cooler Saddlebag Pannier from Blackburn. These new insulated panniers are more than just a couple of plastic-lined panniers. We haven’t gotten a set for testing yet, but they were nice enough to provide some details on them, so we’re … Read more

Pacsafe Camsafe® Z15 Camera Bag And More

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The Camsafe® Z15 anti-theft camera & tablet shoulder bag from Pacsafe makes a great travel companion. It allows you to bring along your valuable electronics plus other items, and keep them safe from not just bumps and knocks, but thieves. I’ve been carrying mine nearly every day for over two months now, and figured it was … Read more

Hi-Tec Spring and Summer Highlights

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Mother Nature may not be doing her part right now, but when you’re ready to hit the trail, Hi-Tec has some great footwear options for the whole family. Here are a few of our favorites. Altitude Lite i WP (available for men, women, and kids) Function meets fashion for the whole family. The subtle contrasting colors may catch your … Read more