Recreational shooting and other stuff
When you’re a big guy, searching for a sleeping bag that is lightweight, practical, and easy to pack that also fits around you can be an interesting (and often depressing) task. Luckily, Mountainsmith has gotten back into the sleeping bag game and immediately have tried to solve this dilemma for those that are on the … Read more
I’ll be the first to admit that a self-sustained camping trip to someplace inaccessible by car, and without cellular service, holds a certain appeal. But the reality is that camping with kids frequently means parking at a campsite, and limiting your hiking to trips that bring you back to the campsite in time for dinner. … Read more
Having just read through some of the bewildering laws regarding pocket knives, and their legality in different states, I’m going to have to start this article with a disclaimer: While this review of two different knives was done with their utility for outdoor activities in mind, it’s up to the end user to determine what … Read more
For anyone that spends time outside in really cold, damp weather, quality footwear is a must. It really doesn’t matter if you’re working or playing either – having chilly, wet feet is just miserable. Luckily, the folks at L.L. Bean have been offering a solution since 1912. That’s the year they came out with their … Read more
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