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The test bench

How We Test Gear

What must happen before equipment is described as tested, trusted, or recommended in the field.

Field Honest

Field Honest uses the label Field tested only when the item was physically evaluated under documented conditions by an identified tester.

A test record should include the product source, test dates, conditions, duration, intended use, comparison basis, limitations, failures, and any relationship with the manufacturer or seller. A specification comparison or source-based buying guide is labeled desk researched instead of review or field tested.