Olight has recently released their Baton 3 Premium Edition, which is the upgrade to the S1R Baton II. I’ve been carrying the S1R Baton II as my main EDC light for a while now, so when they offered to give…
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Owner/Editor of Industryoutsider.com, outdoor enthusiast, photographer, animal lover, and collector of gadgets, cameras, knives, and firearms. Recreational shooter, and 2A supporter. A former competitive cyclist, I'm all about promoting bicycles as a transportation alternative. Life's too short to take things to seriously. Have fun. A bad day outdoors beats a good day at the office every time.
One from the safe: Savage MK II FV-SR
by Brian •
The second article in this series sees me getting in the “wayback machine”. Ten years ago, my wife’s brother and I bought matching bolt action Savage MK II FV-SR .22 rimfire rifles. They even have consecutive serial numbers. But his…
My First Suppressor – a Tale of Money and Waiting. Lots of Waiting.
by Brian •
I figured it would be interesting to document my first suppressor purchase. Although the process seems daunting, it’s not. And while at least one company has a kiosk to simplify things, I chose the old-fashioned way. Although not entirely by…
Caldwell Tack Driver X Bag is Innovation in a Bag
by Brian •
When I first saw the Tack Driver X Bag from Caldwell, I knew I was going to have to try it out. As a long-time user of their gear, I’ve always been happy with Caldwell’s support products. This 8x8x8 bean…
SOG Scout 24 Backpack
by Brian •
While looking for an everyday backpack, I discovered the Scout 24 from SOG. I’ve got plenty of bigger packs for camping, but I needed something smaller and more flexible. During the week, it would carry work stuff. On weekends, I…