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.

Chemical-Free Sunscreens from Elemental Herbs®

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Keep Harmful Parabens off Your Back and out of the Water with All-Natural Sun Protectants MORRO BAY, CA (January 23, 2012) -Many are making healthier, more sustainable choices when it comes to what goes in their bodies, but what about what goes on? As the sunnier seasons set in, green your ‘˜screen by choosing chemical-free … Read more

Another Successful Outdoor Retailer Show

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Yesterday we wrapped up our visit to the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market trade show in Salt Lake City. The mood at the show was one of enthusiasm for the coming year, despite this season’s relative lack of snow. Over the course of several days, we managed to speak with nearly 100 different exhibitors, and we … Read more

Outdoor Retailer Winter Market Begins with All Mountain Demo at Solitude

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SALT LAKE CITY – January 19, 2012 – Thousands of retailers and members of the media converged on Solitude Mountain Resort yesterday for the  Outdoor Retailer All Mountain Demo (AMD), the opening event of Winter Market that begins its indoor portion in Salt Lake City today. The All Mountain Demo provided buyers from around the … Read more

Eureka! Dual Temp 10/30 Sleeping Bag Review

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A dual temp sleeping bag makes a lot of sense for today’s camper. By building in different insulating qualities on the chest and back, Eureka! can offer a sleeping bag that extends its comfort range over a wider variety of temperatures. Flipping it from one side to the other allows you to choose the level … Read more

Lorpen Winter Sock Review

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Back in November, we included Lorpen socks as part of our gift-giving suggestions. So it seemed quite logical to hand out several pairs around the holidays to guys that work hard and play hard, and get some feedback. The socks in question included the Tri-Layer hiking socks, Tri-Later ski socks, and their snowboard socks. (See … Read more