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.

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

Blundstone Footwear

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When I lived in Australia, it seemed like everyone I knew with a job that entailed being on their feet had a pair of Blundstone boots. That because Blundstone has been making footwear that is equal parts comfort and good looks since 1870. Along the way, they became more than just a “work boot”. Now available in … Read more

nüüd Photos of the iPhone 6!

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LifeProof has been protecting the iPhone from bumps, drops, and the environment for several years now. When Apple releases a new phone, LifeProof designs a new case, and we nice ask them to send us one so we can test it out. It’s never been any trouble to find a volunteer willing to let us drop their … Read more

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