Sierra Designs Flex Summit Sack

The Sierra Designs Flex Summit Sack is great for many occasions.  This minimalist day pack doesn‘t add weight with unnecessary frills, but keeps useful features that make it a versatile piece of gear.  The Flex Summit Sack is perfect for day hikes, quick outings from camp and even for traveling.  I carried clothes for a … Read more

Bucklegear -Handy Straps and Webbing Products

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 Apex Ice Cleats and Ultra Ice Cleats Get a Grip

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

Icebreaker Merino Clothes Done the Right Way

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