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GearLab uses the same model as Consumer Reports. No sponsored content, they buy all the products themselves, etc. https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/about https://
by conroy 3y ago
GearLab uses the same model as Consumer Reports. No sponsored content, they buy all the products themselves, etc.
https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/about https://www.outdoorgearlab.com/about
- rsanek 3y agoLooks like they do use affiliate links though, which means they have an incentive to recommend items sold on sites that will give them higher affiliate commissions.
- Apocryphon 3y agoGuess Wirecutter is in the same boat, then.
- teachrdan 3y agoFYI Consumer Reports also uses affiliate links now. I'm of two minds about it. OTOH it creates an incentive to recommend more items and more expensive items. OTOH I like that they capture some revenue that can go to furthering their mission.