This policy explains the checks used before publication and the process followed when information changes or an error is reported.
Last reviewed: 20 September 2026
What is fact-checked
The depth of checking depends on the effect an error could have. Particular care is given to:
- Battery, electrical and charging information.
- Transport rules, baggage dimensions and prohibited-item statements.
- Safety standards, certifications and activity requirements.
- Product dimensions, weight, capacity, materials and compatibility.
- Warranty, repair, returns and subscription terms.
- Prices, model versions, availability and regional differences.
- Claims of hands-on testing, measurements and long-term use.
- Affiliate, sponsorship and supplied-product disclosures.
Source hierarchy
- The responsible authority, regulator or transport operator.
- The original manufacturer manual, technical sheet, warranty or safety notice.
- A recognised standards or certification body.
- Independent technical testing or an established specialist source.
- A retailer listing for current price, stock and version confirmation.
- Credible user reports for recurring real-world issues.
Secondary sources can add context, but important technical and safety claims should be checked against the original source where practical.
Model and version control
Many products share names across sizes, generations and regional versions. Fact-checking records should capture the exact model number, size, capacity, market, colour when it changes materials, firmware where relevant, retailer and check date.
A review of an earlier model must not be silently applied to a replacement version. Where the difference is unclear, the page should state the uncertainty.
Cross-checking
Important or uncertain information should be compared with a second source where possible, especially when:
- Retailer and manufacturer measurements differ.
- A manual conflicts with a marketing page.
- An operator’s rules have recently changed.
- A certification claim is broad or ambiguous.
- A product has multiple versions under one listing.
- User reports suggest a repeated safety or durability issue.
When reliable sources disagree and the issue cannot be resolved, the article should explain the difference and direct the reader to the final authority.
Measurements and calculations
Original measurements should record the tool, method, units and whether accessories were included. Converted units and percentage scores should be checked for consistency. Manufacturer capacity figures may be reported as claimed unless independently verified; the wording should make the source clear.
Prices and availability
Price checks record the date, market, retailer and whether delivery, membership or required accessories affect the final cost. Prices are not guaranteed. Temporary promotions should not be presented as permanent, and “cheapest” claims require a defined and reproducible comparison.
Hands-on claims
Before a page uses first-hand language, the editor should confirm the named reviewer, exact product, source, use period and supporting notes or images. A supplied sample, short inspection or event demonstration must not be relabelled as independent long-term testing.
Pre-publication review
Before a substantial guide is published, the editor checks that:
- The article answers a clear decision.
- Major factual claims have suitable sources.
- Model names, units and versions are consistent.
- Changing rules, prices and availability are dated.
- Testing language matches the evidence.
- Disadvantages and unsuitable-use cases are included.
- Commercial relationships are disclosed.
- Links work and lead to the relevant source or product.
- The page has a logical heading structure and useful alt text.
- Structured data, if used, matches visible content.
Reporting an error
Email karen@taylorstrailblazingtravelgear.com or use the Contact page. Please include the page URL, exact claim, why it may be wrong, the model or region involved and a supporting source, photograph or provider response where available.
Correction process
- Assess the report against the strongest available evidence.
- Correct the affected text, table, title, metadata and structured data as necessary.
- Check related pages using the same information.
- Update the reviewed date when the review is meaningful.
- Add a correction note when the original error could have materially affected a decision.
Minor spelling, grammar, formatting or accessibility improvements may be made without a correction note.
Commercial content
An affiliate or supplier relationship does not prevent a correction. If a product changes, becomes unavailable, no longer meets the criteria or develops a material issue, the recommendation and commercial link should be reviewed.
Archived sources
An archived page can establish what was previously stated, but it should not be used to present old specifications or rules as current. The replacement source or responsible authority should be checked.