DAJO Adventure Gear Survivor Knife

The staff at IndustryOutsider believes that everyone should have access to quality outdoor gear at reasonable prices.  That’s one of the many reasons we try to cover gear suitable for all skill levels and budgets. Coincidentally, that’s also the driving principle behind DAJO Adventure Gear. Their mission: Offer great products, provide great service, and have … Read more

Trango 65 Backpack By High Peak -Punches Above Its Weight Class

High Peak hasn‘t become the biggest name in outdoor equipment throughout Europe by following the pack. With innovative products, solid manufacturing, and good old fashioned know-how, they are setting their sights on becoming world champions of backpacking and camping equipment. So when they offered us the Trango 65 backpack for review, we jumped at the … Read more

Is That A Flashlight In Your Pocket?

When darkness falls, you’ll be happy to see the Coast PX25 LED Flashlight. Weighing only 4.2 ounces with the included batteries,  this 4.7 inch flashlight packs a 181 lumen punch. While that kind of output cuts into your run time, (expect a bit under six hours from a set of 3 AAA batteries) it projects … Read more

Review: Tilley Endurables Waxed Cotton Outback Hat

About ten years ago, while on holiday in Australia, I purchased a Tilley hat. It was their classic T3 cotton duck, which was known simply as “The Tilley Hat” back then. It served me well on multiple trips to the outback and Queensland’s rain forest. When I moved to Australia a few years later, it … Read more

The Sun Sniper From Bron Imaging

When we spend time outdoors, it’s always nice to bring along a camera. For some, that’s a compact digital camera, for others, it’s a multi-lens DSLR. It really depends on whether you’re recording family activities, taking wildlife photos, or simply capturing the sunset or drops of dew on a blooming flower. Before going on vacation … Read more