Coast FDX 300 and 302 Knives Shipping in March

This March, Coast FDX 300 and 302 knives will begin shipping. These knives will feature a patent pending locking system that combines two of the blade locks offered by Coast. The strong, easy to use Frame-Lock and the patented, adjustable tension Double-Lock system will provide an extra secure blade lock. The Double-Lock system is a … Read more

Castelli Nanoflex Bib Knickers: Good-bye Excuses

It was no surprise to me that I was impressed with the Castelli Nanoflex 2 Bib Knickers. However, even with high expectations, these knickers still managed to amaze me. I bought these knickers as a cold weather defense to be worn on days that are too cold for knee warmers but not cold enough for … Read more

How do you get in the BUFF?

The BUFF brand has been around since 1991, but I‘ve only really taken notice of it and learned to love it in the last couple of years. Many still wonder exactly what BUFF is, or better yet, what they make. First, BUFF is a company out of Spain which takes its name from the Spanish word … Read more

New GPS Watches from Suunto

Suunto launches new multisport GPS watch for tracking elevation The new Ambit3 Vertical focuses on providing essential elevation functions for outdoor enthusiasts OGDEN, Utah -January, 2016 –Suunto, a global leader in sports precision instruments unveils a new member of the Ambit3 Connected family, the Suunto Ambit3 Vertical. The new variant provides a solution for sports … Read more

Got Instagram?

There are four words that I can use to sum up why you should be following us on Instagram right now: Outdoor Retailer Winter Market It’s going on in Salt Lake City this week, and all the top brands in the industry will be there. So will we. And if all goes well, we’ll be serving … Read more

Welcome to 2016, our 10th Year!

Happy New Year to all our readers! This post is not just our first for 2016, but it marks the start of our 10th year! Let’s look back on things I didn’t write about, but were still noteworthy in 2007, when I started IndustryOutsider: A Superbowl ad cost 2.6 million dollars. Rickrolling was invented. Britney Spears … Read more