Only the top products will be included in the final review on Live for the Outdoors. No matter how a product finds its way to our experts, you can be sure that the final review is honest and unbiased. Products will be tested by using them for the specific purpose they're intended.

Walking boots and trail running shoes will be used to put in some serious miles over difficult terrain; waterproof jackets will be exposed to as much rain and drizzle as we can bear; tents will be taken to remote locations, pitched, and slept in; rucksacks will be packed and carried and flung around; running clothing will be worn over long runs in different conditions and temperatures.

In other words, we'll use the gear exactly as you would, so you can be sure our opinions are relevant to you. Live for the Outdoors has a permanent squad of reviewers, plus a team of trusted freelance testers.

All our reviewers are outdoor enthusiasts and experts in putting gear through its paces. Their opinions are informed, reliable, and relevant.

If you would like to know more about the team at Live for the Outdoors and their specialist areas of interest, head over to our ' Meet the Team ' page.

The products will be rated on 5 separate elements, with the specifics depending on what it is being reviewed.

These may include 'Value for money', 'Comfort', 'Performance' and other relevant factors. Each element is given a score out of 5, and the product is then given an overall percentage rating based on these scores.

We've said it before and we'll say it again — our gear testers are experts. In fact, we'd go so far as to say they're geeks. And while knowing almost all there is to know about outsole materials, hydrostatic head ratings, down-fill statistics, and the intricacies of rucksack design might not make them much fun at parties, it does make them great at reviewing gear.

More importantly, though, they're like you. They love the outdoors — whether hiking, running, or camping. They appreciate that having gear that works can make the difference between enjoying your time outside and simply tolerating it. Address 2. Backcountry Skiing. Mountain biking. Size: Tops Please state your size in women's specific tops.

Size: Bottoms Please state your size in women's specific bottoms. Size: Shoes Please state your shoe size in women's specific footwear. We are prioritizing requests from women of color due to the lack of representation of diverse voices in the outdoor industry.

Do you identify as such? Why do we ask this? We want to encourage and promote gear testing that elevates the voices of marginalized groups.

The criteria I developed required testing five to six products in each of the big four categories: Tents, packs, sleeping bags, and boots. And none could cost Research outdoor brands and look for opportunities to test their products, such as signing up for their mailing list, following them on social I'd be interested to know what companies you're using. I have a camping blog and I'm always looking for real products to try and review

Outdoor Gear Product Trials - Missing The criteria I developed required testing five to six products in each of the big four categories: Tents, packs, sleeping bags, and boots. And none could cost Research outdoor brands and look for opportunities to test their products, such as signing up for their mailing list, following them on social I'd be interested to know what companies you're using. I have a camping blog and I'm always looking for real products to try and review

Mountain Equipment Research Group provides specialty outdoor gear companies with confidential product testing using active outdoor enthusiasts, in real-life test environments.

Your product will be verified in the field by experienced consumer testers before it goes into production so that you can stand behind your marketing, sales, and the quality and integrity of your products with confidence. We provide gear testing that the product development team can immediately benefit from including concept, performance and durability information generated by the testing process.

Our testers are without brand loyalty, which results in more objective reporting of findings to your development team. From allocating testers to collecting feedback, we manage product field testing from start to finish. First thing to do is to read several Owner Reviews ORs and Test Reports on the BackpackGearTest.

org BGT website so you understand what is expected in our ORs and Test Reports. BGT is not Amazon and those sorts of reviews are not acceptable here. Anything by Richard Lyon is a good example. Also include a one-sentence explanation of why you want to join BGT.

In return, you will receive an e-mail explaining the next steps for becoming a member of BGT. We look forward to working with you! Mountain biking. Size: Tops Please state your size in women's specific tops. Size: Bottoms Please state your size in women's specific bottoms.

Size: Shoes Please state your shoe size in women's specific footwear. We are prioritizing requests from women of color due to the lack of representation of diverse voices in the outdoor industry.

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