Random Bits

On Monday we shared some of the brands and products that really got our attention at the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market held last week in Salt Lake City. Not to be outdone by all the other sites reporting on the show, we figured we better give some press to a few more companies that are … Read more

Between old favorites, new products, and the constant innovation going on in the outdoor recreation industry, the Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show can be a bit overwhelming. So while we are sharing some of our favorites, don’t take this list as a “best of” in any way. It’s simply some of the companies and gear … Read more

New WX Vapor and Romer 3 Join Wiley X Eyewear Line for 2014, Providing Advanced Protection, Clear Vision and the Ability to Change Lenses Wiley X, Inc.’s Changeable Series eyewear family has two new models for 2014, offering even more options for tactical wearers, shooting sport enthusiasts and others who want advanced eye protection, superior … Read more

ColdPruf Classic Layer is Company’s first full merino garment  YADKINVILLE, N.C. – January, 2014 – ColdPruf will launch a new 100% merino wool silk weight base layer later this month at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market, the company announced today, the first merino piece in the ColdPruf mill’s 100 year history. The fine, soft wool of … Read more

This is the first post of 2014, which also marks the start of our 8th year of Industryoutsider.com. The site started out with one lone, nearly clueless hack (myself), and has since grown into something a little bigger. In addition to myself and Mrs. Outsider, we have had over a dozen contributors in the last … Read more