David Barnett

Of all the countries with a reputation for manufacturing quality products, Germany ranks very high.  From science and automobiles all the way to beer and woodcarving, they have a history of precision and durability.  LOWA gives more substance to that belief by hand-crafting some truly fantastic outdoor footwear.  While that may not be all that … Read more

Discovering new companies that are on their way to greatness is one of the reasons we love going to Outdoor Retailer.  It never seems to fail that we find a company or product that gets us excited and that we know is going to be a major success, and the most recent show was no … Read more

It’s no big secret that here at Industry Outsider, we love companies that have a passion for what they do.  While there are many companies that make great products just to make money, the truly special companies are those that make great products because they want to use them for themselves, or have found something … Read more

I’m guessing that there are very few people out there who don’t experience a bit of pain or at least a little discomfort after a serious workout or outdoor activity.  There’s a reason that folks repeat the phrase “feel the burn” like it’s a good thing.  At least for me, the part of my body … Read more