Recreational shooting and other stuff
Here at Industry Outsider, we like gear that gets the job done, and is made to last. So if we get a chance to try out a product that can take a beating, we tend to take notice. When that product is also highly reliable, efficient, handy, and just plain cool, we get excited. Like … Read more
Recently, I was asked to review the Headsweats COOLMAX® Super Duty Shorty. This beanie is designed to keep sweat out of your face while still being highly breathable. The only problem was that I received the product just before one of our coldest weeks of what has been a relatively mild winter. However, I was … Read more
Most business that rely on winter are having a hard time this season. While resorts can make some snow, it’s not the same as having endless runs of deep powder. Board and ski companies are feeling the pain too – no sense buying new gear if there’s no snow. Clothing companies are faring a bit … Read more
Wool socks are worth their weight in gold on long hikes and cold days. But wool socks with a lifetime guarantee? Worth their weight in platinum. To someone that buys cotton socks in bulk at big box stores, expecting to have to replace them every few months, it may sound incredulous, but Darn Tough (www.darntough.com) … Read more
Back in September, we reviewed the Emergency Area Light from Coast. This lantern-style area light boasted a variable output of up to 100 lumens of white light, along with the option of either solid or flashing red LEDs. One of the big selling points of this light was its ability to run for 100 hours … Read more
A quick survey on any bicycle forum yields plenty of caffeine confessions. Whether it’s finishing the last few miles of a long bike ride, or a late night project for school or work, we love our caffeine. There’s a multi-billion dollar industry supplying energy drinks to push our limits during sports and exercise, or just … Read more