Die Abmeldung vom Newsletter ist jederzeit möglich. Thats a lot of fun when the gear youre testing performs at a high level and works the way it should.

So You Want To Be A Gear Tester

When the testing is completed you will need to mail us your written testing data form and email us your testing pictures.

How to become a gear tester for outdoor gear. An anonymous pool of field agents some expert some novice test gear and get paid. You see Cordes is a full-time gear tester for Patagonia a job that requires him to head outdoor and test new products in the most demanding environments imaginable. Members of the NEMO Field Testing Program are provided gear to test -- usually products that are in development and need to be challenged to real-world conditions.

But what about when that gear isnt all that its cracked up to be. And if youre an REI member youre eligible. That means every shoe reviewed has 1000 miles or more of real-world testing.

Were looking for intelligent and articulate people. This may mean spending 3 days in the mountains during a rainy season to see how well a 10 bottle of waterproofing. In exchange for use of the gear we ask for detailed feedback on the performance of the gear.

Whether you are a professional or weekend angler we are looking for fishermen to test fishing lures and tackleand the best part is that membership is free. Prerequisites include enthusiasm and knowledge of the outdoors strong writing and communication skills attention to detail and an understanding of Switchback Travels voice. Testing can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months depending on the product.

In addition to the posting listed below we do consider specific projects and articles on a case-by-case basis. Our gear lab testing environments are the great mountains of America. Bericht schreiben Registrieren Einloggen.

If you are a human ignore this field. Being a gear tester means that you have to be willing to go on a 1-14 day trip with the main purpose being to test one piece of gear. Each of them has an eye for detail and an obsession to find the best.

Please send your resume cover letter relevant work samples and proposals to. The selling point in addition to becoming a gear tester is that signing up makes you eligible for extended warranties. Ich möchte den Geartester Newsletter erhalten und akzeptiere die Datenschutzerklärung.

Whether youre new to the outdoors or a seasoned explorer well take the time to understand your needs and help you find the right gear for you. Since 2013 we. The High Sierra the Cascades the peaks of Alaska and the Rocky Mountain.

Outdoor product reviews long term product trials hiking camping backpacking. 10 annual member refund Anyone can shop at REI but for a one-time 20 fee you can become an REI member and enjoy a lifetime of benefits. They give you a piece of free gear or a steep discount on purchases you make through them and you become a walking billboard for their brand endorsing their product on the trail writing blog posts for their website putting their logo on your blog and posting pictures to their Facebook page or Instagram feed so they have content.

We prefer that our testers only test one piece of gear at a time so they focus on that gear as much as possible. You need to be open to new things able to write clear and informative reports and be prompt and responsible in meeting deadlines. Do you like to talk your friends ears off about strength ratings durability and counting ounces.

Guest - Not logged in. Does the idea of testing shiny new climbing gear before it hits the shelves get you excited. After testing the gear is returned to NEMO for further evaluation.

Do you climb as much as humanly possible. Our testers are avid climbers skiers bikers surfers hikers trail runners and backpackers. Many of our testers are professional outdoor.

Field Test Fishing provides opportunities for Fishermen to receive Free fishing lures and gear. You will need some type of quality digital camera for taking pictures so you can upload pictures. Youll have to be unaffiliated with any outdoor companies no reps no salespeople etc have the time and commitment to thoroughly test gear and be able to communicate the pros and cons of different gear in a clear fair manner.

The basic formula goes like this. Members are randomly chosen to receive free lures and tackle based on availability. Each tester is expected to put at least 100 miles on a pair of shoes before submitting feedback to us.

Thats less of a problem with stuff. All members will also be eligible four our. If you answered yes to any of the previous questions we have a kick-ass job for you.

The only requirement to enter is to sign up for Norronas loyalty program. BGT proudly offers the most comprehensive interactive gear reviews and tests on the planet.