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We at Industry Outsider are all about adventures and having fun. So we have to share this cool contest. Bangs Shoes and Eagles Nest Outfitters are running their #NoSpendVentureWeekend contest. And it won‘t break the bank.  In fact, the whole point of the contest is to not spend any money, and that’s even one of … Read more

For spring 2017, Buff is introducing new products.  I bought two or three Original Buffs and have been using them for quite a while.  If these new products fit the bill for you, I‘ve found the quality from Buff to be very good.  Check out the cool new stuff below. Mark BUFF® Launches Spring 2017 … Read more

2017 NORTH AMERICAN HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW WINNERS Judges Reveal North America‘s Best Custom Bicycles And Their Makers Salt Lake City, UTAH (March, 2017) – NAHBS – www.nahbs.com – NAHBS Judges announce the best custom bicycles built for the 2017 show. This year marked a record year for International exhibitors at the Handmade Show, along with … Read more

The Ultimate Direction Trail Collection is arriving for 2017.  The Fastpack packs are available this spring and the FK Tarp and FK Bivy are set for a late summer release.  Check out the press release below. Boulder, Colorado, March 2, 2017 –Ultimate Direction, the leading brand in hydration and wearable gear innovations, is proud to … Read more

Down is a fantastic product for backpacking gear.  It is light, and has great insulating value.  An enemy of down is moisture.  When down becomes wet, it loses much or all of its insulating ability.  DownTek treats down with a substance that really combats this problem.  DownTek down absorbs 30 percent less water and it … Read more