Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
Last month, we reviewed the Shifter 1.0 and 2.0 from Spotlight, and found them to be handy little lights. But Spotlight also has some impressive rechargeable lights with noteworthy features. In keeping with the National Preparedness Month theme, here’s a couple of products that can help you be prepared at home and while traveling. First … Read more
Being prepared isn’t just about having stockpiles of food, water, and toilet paper. Although National Preparedness Month is centered around reminding us to be prepared for emergencies, at IndustryOutsider, we’d like to help our readers deal with the little day to day issues that crop up too. Some time ago, I stumbled upon the Cardsharp2® … Read more
If you spend any amount of time outdoors, sunglasses are a must, and activities such as cycling compound the need for glasses. Just as we select clothing or sunblock to protect our skin, we need to do the same for our eyes. And changing lighting conditions call for different lenses. Sometimes we’ll want a lighter … Read more
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