Recreational shooting and other stuff
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
Despite what Mrs. Outsider thinks, you can never have too many flashlights. Ideally, you should have at least one (plus maybe a backup or two) in every room in your house. One in your backpack, messenger bag, or purse is important too. A small variety for each camping backpack as well. At minimum, one in … 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
Realizing that men and women can be quite different when it comes to gear, clothing, and footwear (I’m tempted to quote that kid from Kindergarten Cop), we have been actively seeking out more women to assist with reviews. Tamara is the ideal tester for footwear, as she walks to school and work after her morning … Read more