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As a person who did not come from means, I feel crazy blessed to test quality gear for a living. Since 2018, brands have sent me products to test with the hope that I would one day find room for said products in coverage. Sometimes, brands invite me to test gear with other writers in-person on epic adventures, and in many ways, gear testing brought my writing dream job to life.

I love putting gear through its paces, and I want to continue writing about this important subject in a way that serves readers with integrity. Thankfully, Katie and Kestrel were on board when I asked if we could create a Gear section in our print quarterly edition.

Continue reading to learn more, written by Nicole Qualtieri.

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April 15, 2025

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Editor-in-Chief & Co-Founder of Substack bestseller — The Westrn // Award-winning outdoor writer & editor // Bylines: Outside Magazine, USA Today, Men's Journal, & many more

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