Outdoor Gear

Yes, another sock review. That’s two in the same week, I know. But as I mentioned earlier, I’ve never been known to turn down a good pair of socks for evaluation. The thing is, they’re not easy to review. When evaluating shoes or boots, there’s plenty to write about, due to materials and construction. When … Read more

Did you know that statistically, runners had less injury before the days of the modern running shoe? Before the day Phil Knight used his wife‘s waffle iron to make the first soles of Nike, elite runners were running in extremely minimal shoes. No two-inch heel, no gel or air cushioning, just fabric and stitches. I … Read more

After reviewing at least a couple dozen different socks for this site, I have come to some very simple conclusions: You can never have too many good socks,and socks are the great equalizer, as we can all afford the very best available. It doesn’t matter whether you are a part time athlete with an office … Read more

Nearly a year ago today, we published our review of the Solio Bolt solar powered USB charging device. It was pretty handy, and we liked the durability and compact size. Twelve months later, it’s still in rotation by the Industryoutsider testing crew. It’s been used to recharge lights and GPS units while camping, phones while … Read more

Walkers, undead, biters, living dead, roamers, zombies, infected, the walking dead – whatever you call them, they want to feast on your flesh (with your brains considered a delicacy).  You never know when they will appear around the corner, so the safest bet is to always be prepared for the worst.  Food, water, shelter, heat, … Read more