Outdoor Gear

When it comes to boots, I have really fussy feet. They confound the employees at REI, annoy the reps that send me footwear to review, and disappoint the trade show staff that spend twenty minutes telling me about their awesome features, only to discover that we cannot find a pair that fit me comfortably.  So … Read more

During National Preparedness Month, we like to share products that are as useful in your emergency kit as they are in your camping gear. We also think this might help you convince the household CFO to sign off on certain purchases that might not otherwise get approved. The Solar Charger from Wenger is one such … Read more

As the outdoor industry continues to explore and develop newer materials that are lighter, more durable, and better at temperature control, consumers benefit. The High Peak Alpinizmo Latitude 20 sleeping bag is an excellent example of this trend. Its MSRP is $142, but the actual selling price is much closer to $100, which is quite … 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

Back in September of 2011, I was given the opportunity to review the Sun Sniper camera strap from Bron Imaging. To recap that review, this unique strap addresses some of the shortcomings of traditional camera straps, thanks to a novel mounting system, robust construction, and innovative design. Key features are the tripod socket mount with … 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