• Our gear tests:  over four months a diverse trio of testers, in real-life backpack settings, evaluate and report on manufacturer provided product.
• Our owner reviews:  individual evaluations are based on personal gear with significant field experience.

BGT reports are valuable to hikers seeking to make educated decisions about gear purchases and use, and to manufacturers seeking evaluations from third party sources for recommendations, as well as research and development feedback.

• Looking for reviews not listed? Please contact the manufacturer and encourage them to test through BGT.
• Want to be a tester? Check out Become a Tester.
• Want your product tested? Click Here.

Click on your area of interest below to view our reports or use the search window above right.