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About IndustryOutsider.com
I started this site in 2007, as a blog about cycling, and it’s grown quite a bit since then. Instead of just one hack offering his thoughts on two-wheeled pedal power, there are now a handful of regular contributors, and a dozen or so testers. We all have certain common interests – a passion for … Read more
Saying Goodbye to 2014
I’d like to think that 2014 was a good year for this site. The contributors all had fun testing cool gear, and based on the traffic, it seems our readers enjoyed more and more of the content we presented. That’s really all I can ask for, as we wrap up the 8th year of Industry … Read more
Granite Rocx Cascade Backpack Cooler
The Cascade is not the first backpack cooler from Granite Rocx that we’ve reviewed. And the story behind this review is a bit funny. Seems the contributor that ended up using the previous model noted that it leaked a bit when packed with ice. We passed that along to Granite Rocx, and the next thing we … Read more
Goodness Gracious Great Balls of Fire Starters
A friend and I planned an overnight hike and struck out for Round Top last Friday. The forecast had called for a mostly clear day with only a 20 percent chance of rain and temps in the low 40‘s. I loaded my pack Thursday night and managed to get away from work a bit early. Unfortunately, … Read more
EKA Swede 9
I’ve been carrying our sample EKA Swede 9 knife around for a while, and every time it gets used, I’m reminded just how much I enjoy EKA’s products. The Swede 9 is the ideal companion for outdoor use, but it’s also a great choice for every day carry. With a 90mm (3.54 inch) blade, it’s … Read more