BOULDER, Colo. — Whether you’re camping, fishing, biking or just walking the dog, the weather is just right for us to get outdoors. You’re in good company with a business built in Colorado’s backyard, making gadgets that fit in your backpack. “We see them out on the bike trails,” said Nite Ize founder Rick Case. “We see them fishing, out camping. We see them even in contractors’ vehicles.” Rick Case started Nite Ize in college at the University of Colorado and 30 years later, they’re still based in Boulder. “Essentially, all the outdoor activities and the entrepreneurial spirit of the whole state is unlike anything I’ve ever seen the other places I’ve traveled,” Case said. His company started with a simple wearable headlamp and has since expanded to more than 500 products. They are designed to organize your life, protect your gear and solve everyday problems. “I think it comes down to innovation,” Case said. “We build a lot of product that’s never been built before and that’s a fun story to talk about.” Nite Ize makes gear ties, carabiners, waterproof bags and cell phone accessories. They even make safety items for your bikes and your pets. “So if you’re riding, you can have a c...