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Mark The Industry Outsider crew discovered Bucklegear at the Outdoor Retailer show last summer. We spoke with Kent Hernandez, the owner of the company, for quite a while and came away really impressed. Bucklegear is a smaller company, but these guys are making some unique, quality, affordable gear. Bucklegear is based in the Midwest and they … Read more
Korkers has been around for quite a while, around 50 years in fact. Click HERE for a quick read of the company history. Korkers makes winter fishing boots with a unique interchangeable sole. The same pair of boots use soles with or without spikes to get traction on slippery surfaces. Korkers also makes products that … Read more
Kayaking became a real family activity this year. Our canoe wasn‘t cutting it any more so we went to a local outfitter and traded it in on a new kayak. We wanted a sit-in style boat this time, and the Wilderness Systems Aspire 105 got the nod to join the fleet. I hadn‘t considered this … Read more
Icebreaker makes clothing using mostly Merino wool and they have been at it for quite a while now. I recently had a chance to speak with Justin Walford, the vice president and general manager of Icebreaker North America. Mr. Walford shared some insights into what Icebreaker is all about and we chatted about some new … Read more
Until recently, I had not heard of Clakit and the products they make. As the ORSM 2017 show approached, someone from Clakit introduced themselves and offered to send some test samples. Over the past few weeks, the Clakit pouches proved their usefulness and no issues with quality showed up. Clakit makes several accessory pockets for … Read more