Black Diamond ReVolt Headlamp

The Black Diamond ReVolt headlamp was added to my gear setup a few months ago. After watching the rapid advancement of LED illumination in the cycling realm, I thought an upgrade to my 11 plus year old headlamp was overdue. The ReVolt looked great on paper, so the purchase was made and I‘ve been very … Read more

OontZ XL by Cambridge Soundworks

Cambridge Soundworks sticks it to the man once again. The OontZ XL enters a market dominated by portable speakers with a much higher price tag. In fact, it would be safe to say that it lays the smack down to much of its competition at its modest price point, outperforming many of its competitors in sound quality, overall volume, … Read more

Allett (Crazy Thin) Wallets

At Outdoor Retailer this past August, I was able to meet the people behind Allett, and talk with them about their ultra thin wallets. These made in America wallets offer options for active lifestyles as well as safe traveling. I saw everything from a thin, water resistant, sporty wallet and eco-friendly recycled plastic wallets, to one that will prevent … Read more

Freewaters Mint – Tasty Shoes

Recently, Mrs. Outsider was provided with a pair of Freewaters Mint shoes for review. This vegan shoe is made from canvas for light weight, and assembled with a water based glue. Inside, their Super Pillow insole is soft, yet offers plenty of support. The whole shoe is really light, and has plenty of flex for comfort. … Read more

Forsake Clyde Sneakerboots

After more than a month of kicking around in the Clyde from Forsake, I’ve decided they are the multi-tool of footwear. I can wear them at work in our business casual office, rock them with jeans when I’m not at work, and hike our Utah mountains on weekends. All in one shoe. Well, a pair, but you … Read more

Sun Tripper Cap from Sunday Afternoons

When I first saw the Sun Tripper Cap at Outdoor Retailer, I almost didn’t stop. But something about the Sunday Afternoons booth made me think they were worth a look, and I’m glad I did take a few minutes to chat with them. All the products sold by Sunday Afternoons have a minimum sun protective rating of … Read more