Recreational shooting and other stuff
I do love my Wabi Classic. Set up as either a single speed or fixed gear, it rides like a dream, handles great, and is sexier than any bicycle deserves to be. If there is one downside, it’s that it lacks mounts for a rack and panniers. This is perfectly acceptable, as few cyclists are … Read more
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