Random Bits

The Industry Outsider crew discovered Bucklegear at the Outdoor Retailer show last summer. We spoke with Kent Hernandez, the owner of the company, for quite a while and came away really impressed.  Bucklegear is a smaller company, but these guys are making some unique, quality, affordable gear.  Bucklegear is based in the Midwest and they … Read more

Take Refuge from the Elements in Style  PORTLAND, OR – Showers Pass (www.showerspass.com) Women‘s Refuge Jacket – a unique combination of hard-shell waterproof breathable performance fabric, ventilation, and reinforced shoulders that seamlessly transitions style, comfort, and design from bike to trail and mountain, to everyday errands around town. Find it on Amazon! “The Women’s Refuge … Read more

– SockGuy Donates 500 Pairs of Socks to the Fundraising Effort – SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif. -September, 2017 -Interbike, the largest bicycle industry trade show in North America, announced a donation program that will be in place at the show benefiting the American Red Cross. The effort is a response to the devastation Americans have experienced … Read more

Korkers has been around for quite a while, around 50 years in fact.  Click HERE for a quick read of the company history.  Korkers makes winter  fishing boots with a unique interchangeable sole.  The same pair of boots use soles with or without spikes to get traction on slippery surfaces.  Korkers also makes products that … Read more

Texas is a mess in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Lives has been lost, homes and businesses are in ruins. But like every other disaster, people get back up, dust (or dry) themselves off, and rebuild. And among the many things outdoor enthusiasts are known for, caring tops the list. Caring about the environment, and … Read more