When you use gear you develop opinions. Over the course of an adventure you discover what works and what doesn't. You might share this information with a friend, or you might just forget about it. The purpose of the Lab Rat program is to give you the opportunity to share what you know with the people who create OR products.

Being a Lab Rat is not like becoming a sponsored athlete. You won't be getting tickets to far-off destinations or finding piles of free gear on your doorstep. You can be sure that what you write here will be read, and you shouldn't be surprised if you get a call from our product development team.

So, we invite you to answer the call: Register on this website if you have not already done so to be part of the Human Powered Adventure community. Fill out a Lab Rat Report and play your part in the evolution of OR gear. While you're here, immerse yourself in a community of other people just like you who share your passion for the outdoors.