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#174708 - 02/05/13 03:09 PM Wanted: Gear Testers
tds1195 Offline
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Registered: 01/22/13
Posts: 9
Loc: North Carolina
Hey guys! I'm a part of a site called "Gear Invasion". It's been in planning for a few months and is getting closer and closer to it's official launch. I'm getting excited!

Anyway - GI is looking for a few good men/women to test some gear. If you're interested please check out this link: http://gearinvasion.com/2013/02/05/wanted-gear-testers/

The website is still in "BETA", if you will, and has not officially launched. We're looking for experienced individuals who can write very in depth reviews. The review on the site now is actually a summary I posted for another gear site and should not be viewed as a template for GI reviews. Email with any questions (check out the link above first, though!): gearinvasion@gmail.com

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#174712 - 02/05/13 03:30 PM Re: Wanted: Gear Testers [Re: tds1195]
lori Offline
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No, thanks. I like the backpacking review gig I have currently . I don't think your requirements for testing are going to be stringent enough to provide a good idea of how the gear will perform under different circumstances . One trip no matter how long is not enough.
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#174713 - 02/05/13 03:34 PM Re: Wanted: Gear Testers [Re: lori]
tds1195 Offline
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Originally Posted By lori
No, thanks. I like the backpacking review gig I have currently . I don't think your requirements for testing are going to be stringent enough to provide a good idea of how the gear will perform under different circumstances . One trip no matter how long is not enough.


Hey Lori! Each piece of gear will go through an initial review and a follow-up review 6-12 months later. I would love to hear some of your suggestions for requirements - shoot me an e-mail at gearinvasion@gmail.com.

It's funny because I posted in WB and someone has already said we're expecting too much! Haha

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#174717 - 02/05/13 04:23 PM Re: Wanted: Gear Testers [Re: tds1195]
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I might be your huckleberry. grin
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#174719 - 02/05/13 04:46 PM Re: Wanted: Gear Testers [Re: ETSU Pride]
tds1195 Offline
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Originally Posted By ETSU Pride
I might be your huckleberry. grin


Love the Tombstone reference!

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#174720 - 02/05/13 05:06 PM Re: Wanted: Gear Testers [Re: tds1195]
lori Offline
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I don't think my relationship with the gear review website i have worked with for three years would benefit from helping you. Sorry.
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#174721 - 02/05/13 05:29 PM Re: Wanted: Gear Testers [Re: lori]
tds1195 Offline
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Registered: 01/22/13
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Loc: North Carolina
Originally Posted By lori
I don't think my relationship with the gear review website i have worked with for three years would benefit from helping you. Sorry.


Understandable. Thanks for the comments.

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#174724 - 02/05/13 06:38 PM Re: Wanted: Gear Testers [Re: tds1195]
tds1195 Offline
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We've gotten a ton of great applicants so far (and a few not so great applicants). Keep 'em coming!

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