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.

Hi-Tec Partners With American Hiking Society

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Hi-Tec Sports Announces Exclusive Partnership with American Hiking Society In support of National Trails Day®, the country‘s largest celebration of trails Portland, OR (February 17, 2015) -Hi-Tec Sports USA, a world leader in sports and outdoor footwear, is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with American Hiking Society (AHS), the only national non-profit dedicated to … Read more

Garmin Vivofit Activity Tracker

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Garmin sent me their vivofit for review last year, and it’s spent plenty of time on my wrist, tracking my steps and my sleep, and reminding me to get off my butt and move. There are a lot of similar products on the market right now, and wading through them all to find the right one could … Read more

Wiley X® Introduces New Lens And Frame Colors For Many Popular Models

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Wiley X‘s 2015 Line-Up Delivers Sharp New Looks and Functionality Across Its Climate Control, Street Series, Active Series and Changeable Series Families Global eyewear leader Wiley X® has introduced a wide variety of new frame and lens colors across its popular Climate Control™, Active Series, Street Seriesand Changeable Series sunglass families. With more than a … Read more

Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Headphones

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When I was offered a chance to review the Swimbuds Sport Waterproof Headphones from Underwater Audio, my first thoughts were “I’m no swimmer”. Living in Utah’s high desert does not leave much opportunity for swimming. Sure, we have a couple of lakes nearby, but they are more for boating and stand up paddle boards. I’ve been told … Read more

Mountain Biking News

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Trips for Kids and Marin Museum of Bicycling to Host 17th Annual “Meet the Mountain Bike Pioneers Bash” SAN RAFAEL, Calif. – Jan. 29, 2015 – Trips for Kids (TFK) today announced it will hold its 17th annual “Meet the Mountain Bike Pioneers Bash” at the new Marin Museum of Bicycling in Fairfax, Calif. Sunday, … Read more

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Sneak Peek

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If a picture is worth a thousand words, this is our longest article ever. Here are a few shots from the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show going on this week in Salt Lake City. Look for more details in the coming weeks and months. While we may have some favorites, they’re presented here in no … Read more