Hands-on firearms, gear, and outdoor reviews
Mark Eagle‘s Nest Outfitters has been busy developing more hammock related goodies to keep us all comfortable while we hang around outdoors. This year at Outdoor Retailer, ENO showed even more new gear. Several lightweight products for the backpacking crowd, as well as a special edition Double Nest which supports efforts to preserve our natural resources, were … Read more
Packit Gourmet is a family owned and operated company in Austin, Texas. Not only do these folks create some fantastic meals for the outdoor crowd, but they also do it in style. Packaging is re-used and recycled when possible, organic natural ingredients are used when available, and their facility is 100% wind powered through the … Read more
The Wild Country Zephyros 1 tent from Terra Nova Equipment has been out with me a few nights, and has shown its worth. Terra Nova, the U.K. parent company of Wild Country, has been making tents for around 30 years. They are well known for producing tough, lightweight tents and other camping gear, and several … Read more
A friend and I planned an overnight hike and struck out for Round Top last Friday. The forecast had called for a mostly clear day with only a 20 percent chance of rain and temps in the low 40‘s. I loaded my pack Thursday night and managed to get away from work a bit early. Unfortunately, … Read more
Sock Guy recently got in touch with us here at Industry Outsider, and offered up a few holiday gift ideas. Making great, comfortable socks in stylish fashion is their specialty. I have had the pleasure of wearing several styles of their socks and I am proud to say that I enjoy them very much. These socks fit my feet well, … Read more