Editorial Policy

Our Promise Our coverage is independent, test-led, and transparent. We do not sell rankings, and we do not take payment for positive coverage or inclusion. Every recommendation must be earned in the field.

How We Choose What to Review We prioritize bags and accessories that map to common creator loadouts and scenarios (weddings, travel, street, trail, documentary). Reader requests and market relevance guide our queue.

Hands-On, Repeatable Testing All reviews are built on our CarryFit Labs methods, including standardized loadouts, routes, and scoring. We publish definitions so our results are comparable across products and time.

Objectivity and Independence

• No pay-to-play: brands cannot buy favorable placement.
• Sample handling: we buy retail units when feasible; loaners are returned unless a long-term test is agreed and disclosed.
• Affiliate links: some retailer links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you. This does not influence our testing or conclusions.

Corrections and Updates When we learn more—through long-term use, reader feedback, or manufacturer changes—we update articles and clearly mark what changed and when. Factual errors are corrected promptly.

Conflicts of Interest Contributors must disclose any potential conflicts (employment, consulting, close relationships). We will reassign coverage or include clear disclosures as needed.

Diversity and Inclusive Fit We aim to reflect diverse bodies and workflows in our testing. Notes about fit ranges, strap geometry, and comfort are grounded in multi-body testing and clearly labeled.

User Feedback We welcome reader data, fit photos, and long-term reports. Verified updates may be incorporated with attribution (with permission). Contact [email protected].

If a policy or claim is unclear, ask us. We’ll show our work.