Editorial Policy

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Purpose

Our editorial mission is to deliver design-first, conservation-aware guidance for complete camping-light systems. Accuracy, independence, and clarity govern everything we publish.

Independence and Integrity

• No pay-to-play: We do not sell rankings, placements, or favorable coverage.
• No pre-approval: Brands do not review or edit our findings prior to publication.
• Clear separation: Editorial decisions are independent from any commercial considerations.

Product Sourcing

We use a mix of retail purchases, brand-supplied samples, and reader loans. All products—regardless of source—undergo the same testing and scoring. Loaned samples may be returned, donated, or retained for long-term testing at our discretion.

Monetization and Affiliate Links

We may earn a commission if you purchase through certain links. This does not affect our recommendations or the price you pay. Affiliate relationships are disclosed on-page and in our Privacy Policy.

Review Standards

• Systems-first evaluations that consider how lights fit into a complete kit.
• Transparent metrics: runtime graphs, beamshots, CCT/CRI/tint data, power budgets.
• Field validation in varied weather and group sizes.

Corrections and Updates

If we get something wrong, we will correct the record promptly and note substantive changes. We update guides to reflect new data, product revisions, and availability.

Conflicts of Interest

Team members must disclose any personal or financial relationships that could influence coverage. Assignments are adjusted to avoid conflicts.

Environmental and Community Commitments

We prioritize dark-sky-friendly practices and sustainable gear choices (replaceable parts, standardized cells). We promote campsite etiquette that keeps light on-site and off neighbors.

Feedback and Contact

We welcome reader feedback and data challenges. Contact [email protected] for corrections, clarifications, or to share field results relevant to our coverage.