Recreational shooting and other outdoorsy stuff
It’s no big secret that here at Industry Outsider, we love companies that have a passion for what they do. While there are many companies that make great products just to make money, the truly special companies are those that make great products because they want to use them for themselves, or have found something … Read more
Realizing that men and women can be quite different when it comes to gear, clothing, and footwear (I’m tempted to quote that kid from Kindergarten Cop), we have been actively seeking out more women to assist with reviews. Tamara is the ideal tester for footwear, as she walks to school and work after her morning … Read more
I’ve been a fan of Rebecca Rusch for some time now. The “Queen of pain” is roughly my age, a World Champion multiple times over (and recently, not like some athletes that peaked in their 20s or 30s), and easily one of the coolest and most easy-going people I have ever met. Check the article … Read more
We’ve written about Liberty Bottleworks a couple of times since we first saw them at Outdoor Retailer. They recently had a design contest for kids, with the winning design receiving more than 550 votes on Facebook. Way to go Klay! – Brian YAKIMA, Wash. – August, 2012 – Yakima 6-year-old Klay Koler will be … Read more
I love inexpensive gadgets. That‘s why I was happy to test out UCO‘s Clarus LED Lantern. The folks at Industrial Revolution graciously hooked us up with one during the Summer Outdoor Retailer Show. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised! Flashlights are incredibly useful but often you don‘t realize that until you don‘t have … Read more
I’m guessing that there are very few people out there who don’t experience a bit of pain or at least a little discomfort after a serious workout or outdoor activity. There’s a reason that folks repeat the phrase “feel the burn” like it’s a good thing. At least for me, the part of my body … Read more