Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
David Barnett 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
I’m always happy to see a piece of camping gear cross over into my emergency preparedness kit. For example, a major part of any emergency plan should be communication. The more you know about what is going on around you, the more likely you are to survive any situation. Ideally every family should have the … Read more
Continuing our showcase of Utah outdoor companies, David shares his review of the outstanding Klymit Inertia XL sleeping pad. – Brian At some point, every backpacker has to make a difficult decision: bring along the extra comfort of a sleeping pad or go without to reduce weight and bulk. Most of those that have made … Read more
The 2nd in a short series of Utah-based companies, in celebration of Pioneer Day, David has reviewed Easton Mountain Product’s Hat-Trick 2P. – Brian Easton is a name familiar to people from many different sports and have become a leader in pretty much every sport that benefits from the use of carbon fiber or … Read more
Lorpen Tri Layer Trail Running socks are designed to provide your foot with extra protection without slowing you down. Unlike traditional hiking socks which are mostly made from wool, these are made from both natural and synthetic fibers (36% Tencel, 35% Coolmax, 18% Nylon, 10% Lycra, and 1% Modal for the Light model) blended to … Read more