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.

A Few More American Companies We Admire

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Perhaps we should have started out this series with Vapur, and their Anti-bottle, since they are all about independence. Well, independence from disposable bottles as well as bulky reusable bottles. Based in Southern California, they manufacture a reusable water bottle that folds up for easy storage when empty. No matter how good their product is, … Read more

All-American Liberty Bottleworks

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The 4th of July may be behind us already, but we’re continuing our week of spotlighting some of our favorite “All American” companies. One company that is probably not yet on your radar, but should be, is Liberty Bottleworks. Based in Yakima, Washington, all of Liberty Bottleworks’ manufacturing is done right here in America, by … Read more

Chris King, Apple Pie, And Hot Dogs – As American As You Can Get

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An article about a Portland, Oregon-based bicycle component manufacturer? Really, who would have thought that one of the most cycling-friendly cities in America might host (boast?) a bike company or two? Ok, unless you’re a cyclist that lives under a rock, chances are that you have heard of Chris King Precision Components. Known mainly for … Read more

Darn Tough Vermont – Proudly American

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Throughout the year, we try to run articles relevant to specific holidays and events. That might mean commuter cycling tips and reviews for Bike to Work Week, emergency supplies for National Preparedness Month, or even a series on the many uses of industrial hemp during the week of April 20th. (Yes, we did that) So … Read more

WILEY X, ® INC. UNVEILS VERSATILE NEW WX TWISTED STREET SERIES™MODEL, COMBINING SHATTERPROOF PROTECTION WITH EYE-CATCHING STYLE

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The new WX Twisted from Wiley X, ® Inc. is the ideal sunglass style for active people who “do it all” in the outdoors.  One weekend it might be hiking, another mountain biking, another rock climbing and maybe you end the month with a cross-state motorcycle ride.  This new Street Series™model is up for any … Read more