myID From LifeStrength

We bike and hike. Swim and surf. From the rapids to rappelling, we sometimes take risks. Even when we’re not taking risks, accidents can and do happen. Statistically speaking, Industry Outsider readers are probably more likely than the rest of the population to get injured outdoors somewhere. (But that’s still preferable to a heart attack … Read more

OOFOS – A Thong Unlike The Others

The products that we’re most excited about sharing are those that offer innovation, value, quality, and performance. Things that are new and different for the sake of being new and different generally won’t cut it. But when something makes a task easier, helps you perform better, or turns a mundane activity into something more fun, … Read more

Coast HP314 – Bigger, Better, More!

It’s been over 18 months since we reviewed the HP21 LED flashlight from Coast. At the time, we were impressed by its output (1317 lumens from seven LED bulbs), and effective range of 852 feet. In no time at all, it became the single most requested piece of gear by our contributors and guest testers. … Read more

High Sierra Mayhem Backpack

may·hem Noun Violent or damaging disorder; chaos After spending several weeks with the High Sierra Mayhem backpack, I’ve decided that the name may actually be a bit misleading. This roomy, expandable backpack has plenty of interior and exterior pockets and storage options, allowing you to stay quite organized. Large external pockets on either side are … Read more

Serfas Mini Tools With CO2 Inflators

At last count, there were eight complete, or partially complete bikes in my house. (And at least three outside, but who’s counting?) And friends are always bringing me other bikes to tinker with or adjust. So when Serfas offered to let me try out some of their folding multi-tools, each of which has a built-in … Read more

Gourmet Cooking With GSI Outdoors

When I was a kid, my dad’s idea of indoor cooking was tuna on crackers. Sure, he was the master of the grill, but he just didn’t know his way around the kitchen. Over time, he became proficient at more than steaks, burgers, chicken, and hot dogs, and in his later years, he was quite … Read more