Prepared Guy Product Review Policy Summary

Core Principles

  • Reviews are conducted independently - (NO prearranged sales pitch agreement)

  • No charges for product reviews

  • No payment required or accepted

  • Copyright protected content (US and international)

Product Requirements

  • Must be EDC (Everyday Carry) items

    • Examples: flashlights, knives, multi-tools, watches, body cameras, backpacks, pouches

    • Must be pocket-sized or easily carried on body

  • No firearm-related products accepted (YouTube restrictions)

  • Products must arrive in original packaging with all accessories

  • New/current models preferred over older versions

Submission Guidelines

  • Complete Product Review Request Form before sending items

  • Wait for official email approval with address to send product

  • It's REQUIRED that your product is recieved within 10 business days of collaboration approval

  • Company must cover all shipping costs

  • No "buy first, refund later" arrangements accepted

  • Shipping address provided only after official approval/products

  • All products must arrive within 10 days of approval email otherwise your company forfeits collaboration.

  • Products arriving later than 10 days after approval will be disqualified for review and the product will not be returned to you.

  • If product is disqualified for being sent late, product will not be returned.

  • Products must arrive in retail ready quality/package/accessories etc.

  • All products sent to the channel must receive prior authorization via a confirmation email regardless of affiliate status.

  • Products sent without prior authorization will be forfeited and not returned.

Review Timeline

  • Standard production time: 7-10 business days minimum

  • Required testing period: 2 weeks

  • Total process may take up to 24 days

  • Channel often backlogged several months

  • Priority given to:

    • Channel sponsors/affiliates

    • Unreleased products

    • Previously approved collaborators

Pre-Release Products

  • Products must be received a minimum of 14 days prior to release date

  • Video reviews published one day before product launch (required)

  • Promotional information needed 2 weeks before sales events

Review Policy

  • No guaranteed positive reviews (We aren’t required to create a video if we don’t like the product)

  • Products tested under strict EDC guidelines

  • Failed/rejected products will not be returned unless arranged (at the channels discretion)

  • Company limit: 2 failed products before blacklisting

  • Channel reserves right to:

    • Cancel reviews at any time

    • Not feature products that don't meet standards

    • Reject products upon unboxing/first impression

Important Notes

  • Reviews based on product merit, not courtesy

  • Sending sample products to the channel even if authorized doesn't guarantee that they will be featured on the channel.

  • Multiple review requests handled in order received

  • Affiliate/sponsored products take precedence

  • No rushed reviews to maintain quality standards