Cotopaxi Tikal Active Shell

When it comes to layering for changing weather conditions, the Tikal from Cotopaxi makes for a great outer shell. It’s light, waterproof yet breathable, and the stretch material allows it to have some give, so it moves with you. This packable shell makes a fine companion in all seasons, as long as you combine it … Read more

Happy Holidays

We appreciate all our fans and their support throughout the year. The staff at Industry Outsider will be enjoying the next few days with our friends and family, and hope you will do the same. Cheers, Brian, Mrs. Outsider, Ms. Outsider, Alex, the other Alex, Carley, Mark, Ryan, Heather, and David

DryCASE Waterproof Tablet Case

I never thought I would have a use for the DryCASE Waterproof Tablet Case, despite the fact that it seems like a great way to protect your device from the elements. There are plenty of people that take their tablet or iPad with them when outdoors, which is fine with me, but I never felt the need to bring … Read more

L.L. Bean Ultralight 850 Down Hooded Jacket

Mrs. Outsider will be staying warm this winter with the Ultralight 850 Down Hooded Jacket from L.L. Bean. Here are the features that make it a winter winner: DownTek 850 fill, which gives this jacket its high warmth to low weight ratio. A Pertex shell that features a very tight weave. This not only helps block the … Read more

ENO Ember 2 Underquilt

Eagle‘s Nest Outfitters is a well-known maker of hammock products, and graciously supplied me with an Ember 2 underquilt for testing and review. For those not familiar with hammock camping, an underquilt is sort of a half sleeping bag suspended underneath the hammock. Generally, when the temperature drops below about 70 degrees, most people tend … Read more