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.

ECOSTONE Waterproof Speaker

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The ECOSTONE from ECOXGEAR is a rechargeable waterproof bluetooth speaker for those times when you want the big sound you just can’t get from more personal sized portables. It’s 5 inches tall, 10.1 inches wide, and 3.7 inches deep. That makes room for a pair of 3.5 inch, twelve watt drivers, and a subwoofer on … Read more

SOG Elite Entrenching Tool

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The Elite Entrenching Tool from SOG is another piece of gear that’s a great fit for National Preparedness Month. This tool comes in handy for camping as well as small jobs around the yard, and can be pressed into duty during an emergency as well. SOG designed this shovel and saw combo to take up … Read more

Sage Cycles PDXCX Titanium CX Bikes

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PORTLAND, OR ‘” September 3, 2014 ‘” Sage Cycles, handcrafted designer and made in America manufacturer of titanium bicycles, has announced its 2014 titanium cyclocross model, the PDXCX, is now available, according to David Rosen, founder of Sage Cycles, headquartered in Portland, OR., and founded in 2012. “Our PDXCX frames are designed to handle the most challenging … Read more

My French Press One-Cup Coffee Brewer

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My French Press One-Cup Coffee Brewer is the perfect product for kicking off National Preparedness Month. Each September, we try to raise awareness of National Preparedness Month by sharing products and gear that would serve you equally well as part of your next outdoor adventure, but not be out of place in a 72 hour kit. … Read more

Interview with Mike Cecot-Scherer Of Tentlab

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Mike is the man behind TentLab, whose latest project, the RugRat is currently available on Kickstarter. He’s been a part of the outdoor industry since 1976, and has been designing the products we use since 1985. With at least 245 tents to his credit, along with numerous backpacks and sleeping bags, it’s safe to say … Read more

Reynolds Cycling At Eurobike

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Although we’ll probably never get to Eurobike (even making it to Las Vegas for Interbike is sometimes a challenge, and that’s just five hours by car), we’re always happy to hear the latest from the show. In this case, it’s news about a local company, Reynolds Cycling, so we’re pretty excited to share this with … Read more