A comment on my gear video made me rethink my sleeping bag review style

I posted a video review of a new 20-degree bag I used on a trip to the White Mountains. Someone pointed out I only talked about comfort in dry, calm weather, and asked about its loft after a damp night. They were right, I hadn't tested that. So now, for the past month, I've been leaving my gear out in my humid garage overnight before I film, to check for real moisture issues. It's a small change but it shows the bag's performance better. Anyone else adjust their review process after getting a specific piece of feedback?

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avery_roberts5d ago

Oh man, that's such a good point. I started doing something similar with tents after a comment called me out for only setting them up on perfect lawn grass. Now I make sure to pitch them on my lumpy, rooty backyard patch to really show how the poles and fabric handle uneven ground. It totally changes the review.

blair_allen5d ago

Yeah, that's exactly it! I had the same thing happen with my backpack reviews, @avery_roberts. I used to just pack them neatly in my living room, but now I actually go for a muddy hike and load them with weird shaped stuff. You really see how the straps and seams hold up when it's bouncing around on a real trail.