Libra Coffee and Pourtables – brewing goodness

Pourtables, from Libra Coffee, is our favorite kind of product. First, it’s good coffee. Now, I could leave it at that, but there is more to it. It’s good coffee that you can make just about anywhere. Even better, it’s good coffee, with a mission. At this point, you’re probably wondering what that mission is. … Read more

Lowa Innox GTX Mid Boots

Lowa has created a true three season hiking boot with the Innox GTX Mid Boot. I‘ve had the opportunity to spend the past few months testing the Innox GTX in the heat of summer through the chills of winter and I must say I have been pretty happy with them. I wear a EUR-44/US-10.5, and … Read more

Habelis Bomber Jacket on Kickstarter

One of our industry friends sent us a link to the Habelis Bomber Jacket. It’s live on Kickstarter right now, and is a pretty slick piece of kit. Imagine a bomber jacket for cyclists, with all the features you could ask for. Then kick it up a notch, but making it reversible, and crazy reflective. So … Read more

Royal Robbins Traveler Stretch Pants and Shop Jack

Royal Robbins sent their Shop Jack and Traveler Stretch pants over for testing back in October.  I‘ve been working and playing since then, trying to see how they hold up to abuse.  I‘ve worn the clothes to work, around the house doing yard work, and on a couple backpacking trips.  Everything looks just as good … Read more

See you in 2017!

We’re taking the rest of the year off, but will return in 2017. Thank you for your support throughout the year – it’s been a great one for all of the staff here at Industryoutsider. Now that we’ve wrapped up our articles for the year, it’s time for a bit of a break. Hopefully, I’ll … Read more

Timbuk2 Bad Ass Messenger bag

With a name like the Bad Ass Messenger, I had high expectations for this bag from Timbuk2. And for the most part, it did not disappoint. As part of their Heist Collection, a little extra attention was paid to how it looks. But they didn’t skimp of features or function. Probably the first thing you … Read more