Brian

Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. Former competitive cyclist. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.

Klecker Klax Lumberjack

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When I first saw the Klax at Outdoor Retailer a few months ago, I mentally added it to my list of items to cover for National Preparedness Month. It fits the bill as a product that can be at home in your camping gear as well as your 72 hour kit. As luck would have it, … Read more

Midland X-Talker Two-Way Radios

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We’re sharing the X-Talker Two-Way radios from Midland today, because you should not rely on your cell phone during a natural disaster or other emergency. They are also handy for hiking, camping, mountain biking, trips to the beach, and all sorts of other outdoor activities. Yes, your phone does have its place, but in the event … Read more

Selle Anatomica at Interbike

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If you weren’t at Interbike this week, you didn’t get to see this, courtesy of CFEpr+: Selle Anatomica (SA), makers of the World’s Most Comfortable Bicycle Saddles, debuted its crowd-funded, all-carbon C-Series Saddle at Interbike, on Wednesday, September 16th. ROCKET-TECH Developed with input from long-time San Diego-based Carbon Cycling Product experts, Aerospace Structural and Process Development legends, … Read more

Vargo Titanium Emergency Whistle

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Why are we writing about the Titanium Emergency Whistle from Vargo Outdoors? Well, this month is National Preparedness Month, and along with food, water, shelter, and a way to make a fire, a whistle should be a part of your outdoor gear and your 72 hour kit. First, do not rely on your cell phone. In a … Read more

Vargo Titanium Bot

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The Titanium Bot from Vargo is both a water bottle and a pot for your cooking needs. If you want to save a little weight while camping, you can use the Bot to carry your water, and then flip the lid over, put it on your stove, and boil water for a hot meal. Try that … Read more