MEET YOUR GUIDE
Real gear, tested the way you’d actually use it
No sponsored fluff, no spec-sheet guesswork — just honest field testing from someone who’s out there using this stuff.
Who’s Behind This
Hi, I’m Justin — a Canadian outdoorsman based in Calgary, Alberta. I’m lucky enough to live in one of the best places in the world to get out and experience the backcountry, and I started my YouTube channel to bring people along on those trips while sharing the tips, tricks, and gear recommendations I’ve picked up along the way.
GearPriority is the written extension of that same mission. Every product reviewed here has actually been out on trail with me — tested overnight, in real Alberta backcountry conditions, not just unboxed for a camera.
Our Approach to Testing
Every review on this site comes from gear that’s actually been used — not unboxed, photographed, and sent back. We’d rather tell you a product has a flaw than inflate a score to keep a brand relationship smooth. Want the full breakdown of exactly how we test? Check out our Testing Methods page.
How We Make Money
GearPriority is reader-supported. Some links on this site are affiliate links, which means if you click through and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. This never affects which products we choose to review or how we score them. We test gear because we’re genuinely curious whether it holds up, and affiliate revenue is simply what keeps this site running so we can keep testing and writing.