Independent Firearms & Outdoor Gear Reviews Since 2007
Hands-on reviews of firearms, optics, knives, shooting accessories, outdoor gear, and more, based on real-world use and testing.
The Lowa Aerox GTX Mid Surround boots arrived at the house for testing late last winter. We at Industry Outsider are big fans of Lowa footwear, so I was looking forward to trying these on. Lowa has been making boots for something like 95 years, and they‘ve learned a thing or two about making boots … Read more
I fly drones for both work and play. Whether flying for fun or paying the bills, keeping track of all the drone gear is important. Hard cases work well for some situations, but a backpack is easier to carry around. Think Tank makes great photography bags and they also make the Airport Helipak V2.0 for … Read more
After 30years of business, FreeCountry had not exactly a well-known brand. They have typically been found at retailers such as BassPro, Costco, & Kohl‘s. However, through surveys, FreeCountry established that their customer base appreciated the products but did not always know it was FreeCountry they were wearing. The company realized it was time for a … Read more
The Bollé© Tsar goggles arrived just in time to replace my old goggles that had a lens crack right down the center. This was my first pair of Bollé©‘s. My wife has a pair of Bollé© goggles and has loved them, but I was unsure how I would like them. To test them out, I headed to Deer Valley in Park City, UT to go skiing with a friend. … Read more
If you haven‘t heard, there‘s a new kid on the block when it comes to sleeping outside. Camping quilts have been around for a long time but are becoming more and more popular with hammock camping. I really enjoy using quilts when camping and the weather must be very cold before I go back to … Read more