Owen McAllister
Outdoor wear testing, mud/sand/snow contamination control, material abrasion and hardware longevity.
About
I evaluate liners, crates, ramps, and tie-downs over rough access roads and messy load-outs, then score durability against vehicle protection.
Core Beliefs
If gear fails in the field, it fails the family. Durability must never damage the vehicle.
Background
At a February trailhead, slush and grit turned the cargo area into sandpaper. A cheap liner skated; the tie-downs bent. Our second setup used rubber-backed textile, metal D-rings, and short leashes to hard points. After a dozen muddy load-outs, nothing shifted—and the hatch trim still looked new.
Perspective
I favor rugged textiles, real metal hardware, and anchored tie-downs over light-duty convenience gear.
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