Methodology
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Our methodology is built around the user's decision, not the product category. A good recommendation should explain who the gear is for, who should avoid it, what tradeoffs matter, and what cheaper or simpler alternative may be enough.
How we choose topics
We start with keyword and SERP research, then filter for practical usefulness. A page must fit the site's vehicle-camping mission and help a real camper make a decision. If a keyword has weak data or overlaps another page, it becomes a section inside a stronger hub instead of a thin standalone article.
How future reviews will work
Review and roundup pages require test days, failure notes, and original images in frontmatter. That means a product guide cannot silently ship as a fake hands-on review. If we have not tested a product, we say so and avoid claims that imply first-hand experience.
Evaluation criteria
- Fit for the vehicle camping use case
- Safety and installation risk
- Comfort, setup time, and daily usability
- Weight, packed size, and payload impact
- Power or fuel requirements
- Durability, serviceability, and common failure points
- Value compared with simpler alternatives
Affiliate independence
Affiliate programs do not decide what we recommend. We disclose paid links, mark them with sponsored/nofollow attributes, and keep the explanation useful even when a reader does not click a buying link.