FREE STUFF....BUT! I need an HONEST Review

TOY2G

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I recently reached out to another member that has remarkable review skills. But since I'm not sure where that stands... Here is what I have.

From time to time I get manufactures wanting me (Pathfinder Outdoors)to carry their product. Sometimes I pass, and sometimes I say meeehhh (depending on how much I have on my plate at any given moment).

What I am looking for is someone who has experience testing and reviewing off road gadgets. I would prefer to have someone who can do a public review for everyone to view. Someone with a Blog or youtube review channel.

Keep in mind, not every product that gets reviewed will find its way onto our site, but I do want every product reviewed to be made avail to the public.

So here is the skinny..

-I get a request to carry a product
-I agree to a sample for testing
-I send said sample to the reviewer
-Reviewer does an honest review of all aspects, from packaging to function
-Review gets posted (must be edited and clean regardless if its a video or just written review with pictures)
-Review will be linked on our website and Pathfinder Outdoors will have permission to use the review as we see fit, the reviewer will have the same rights to the video/written review.
-As a reward (assuming the product is not junk) is the reviewer gets to keep anything I send them for personal use once the review is done.


My goal here is to only keep real world tested items on our site, I have spent the better part of this last year cleaning out the junk, and trying to incorporate better known and higher quality brands.

Since I import products from China, I often get stuff very different from what I was expecting, and I often have the opportunity to add new products. I however have been burned more than once by the Chinese suppliers and end up sitting on stuff I do not want to put my name on.

Thanks for your consideration, and if you have any question, please feel free to post or PM me, because this is an open invitation, I will likely decline dealing with new members, or people I have not personally dealt with. I want the information to be publicly available, so I will remain as transparent as possible.
 
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I'll play. I've been wanting to get into product review for a while. I'm not an experienced reviewer, but I'm a very experienced tester of things :D. I don't have a blog or Youtube channel, but that's easily fixed.
 
I'll play. I've been wanting to get into product review for a while. I'm not an experienced reviewer, but I'm a very experienced tester of things :D. I don't have a blog or Youtube channel, but that's easily fixed.


I may be willing to set up a "Pathfiner Outdoors" Channel and give reviewers access to it.

Do you have access to video equipment and editing software? If not, I have software....

NOTE TO POTENTIAL REVIEWERS: No reviews in a wife beater and stained underwear..... Or in your moms kitchen with dirty dishes in the sink and litter box sitting on the stove. :bounce:
 
I own a cell phone camera :D and a Contour HD camera. I have access to better stuff if necessary.

Wait, stained underwear is ok as long as you can't see it, right?
 
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I also am not an experienced reviewer in the sense of public reviews. However, I would love to. I try quite a few things out and always find the good and the bad. I think it would be an excellent project. I have cameras, software etc. Only question would be turn around time and frequency. I would not want to be a bottleneck and make you look bad to suppliers. I get out fairly frequently, but I think clear expectations will be more help to you.
 
I'm down to help out as well. I've had limited public reviews, however I often advise the purchasing department of a major university about off road and field use equipment.

I have done unpublished (manufacturer) reviews of mountain hardwear backpacking gear and Brooks running shoes. I've tested and reviewed every iteration of the "Cascadia" since version 3.

Unrelated to reviews, but relevant: I maintain a natural history blog as part of my job and am familiar with creating and posting youtube content.

Happy to help out, big or small, plus I'm a scientist. Literally, that's my job and title, so you know I have the ability to write and objectively analyze.
 
If you need detailed high quality images, I don't mind doing some reviews and posting pictures. I did some reviews for Blue Ridge Overland, sort of the same thing you're asking.
 
I would love to help but most if not all of my "activities" include the small ones. If you are offered products for review that revolve around family based camping, exploring, outdoor fun type things I would be wholly on board.

My weekdays are filled with teacher activities but weekends and holidays during school year are filled with short trips and exploration. Summers are always on the run finding new things to try or looking for new experiences for the girls.

So, if applicable, family of 5. Two 37yo husband/wife fit and active. 3 girls ( this fall will be 8,6, and 1). If we can help and along with helping, try out some great products ( and maybe some duds), let me know.
 
I've done a few reviews on backpackgeartest.org. They have strict guidelines on reviews and the reviews get reviewed before they go online. You can see how to write a quality, unbiased review by looking at some there.
 
I'd love to help with this as I am very good at analysis, testing, and such... but unfortunately I just don't go off-roading/camping as much as I'd like; which I feel would only set up false expectations between us. I do have a good background in fabrication (mechanics, welding, machining, ect.) so product analysis/review isn't a difficulty for me.
 
I'm an experienced tech product reviewer. If you've got room, I'm interested.

I will put you on my list. Thank you.

I've done a few reviews on backpackgeartest.org. They have strict guidelines on reviews and the reviews get reviewed before they go online. You can see how to write a quality, unbiased review by looking at some there.

Can you PM me a link to any of your reviews?


Somebody just wants free stuff........

If you need detailed high quality images, I don't mind doing some reviews and posting pictures. I did some reviews for Blue Ridge Overland, sort of the same thing you're asking.

I will keep that in mind, in fact, I have some products coming in soon that could use high quality pictures. Thanks
 
Sounds like a great opportunity. I go off-roading every weekend of the year including the snow season if you ever need some quick, quality feedback.

I have been writing reviews on personal outdoor gear purchases for quite a while but nothing professional. Some cool pics of our local terrain in my Picture Album.
 
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Oh, Oh, Pick Me, Pick Me.

If you want something broken, with a shitty review, full of sentence fragments, let me know :bounce:
 
I would love to help. Pretty good with video making and have a quality camera. Could give a little different view point as I am younger in age. Let me know, I'm very interested.
 
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Just an FYI, I have sent our 5 items to be reviewed and or tested. 10 months later I have not gotten a single review or even a thanks for the free crap. I perhaps went about this the wrong way, so I will rethink and try something different.
 
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Just an FYI, I have sent our 5 items to be reviewed and or tested. 10 months later I have not gotten a single review or even a thanks for the free crap. I perhaps went about this the wrong way, so I will rethink and try something different.

Wow sucks to hear this!! Come on guys, step up and fulfill your end of the agreements!!
 

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