Gift Guide Product Submission

Get Your Product Featured in an Upcoming Gift Guide!

Are you a brand or company looking to introduce your products to outdoor enthusiasts, travelers, adventurers, and those interested in self-sufficient living?

I’d love to hear from you!

Nutty Hiker Adventures and Oddball Ranch are accepting physical product submissions for consideration in upcoming gift guides throughout the year. I’m interested in discovering quality products that fit my websites, resonate with my readers, and are worth sharing.

Whether you offer camping gear, hiking essentials, travel accessories, motorcycle touring equipment, photography gear, homesteading supplies, or something unique, I’d love to learn more about what you offer.

Review the eligible product categories, submission deadlines, and terms below before completing the submission form.

Deadlines

If you’re interested in having your product considered for one of my upcoming gift guides, it must be physically received by the following dates:

• Spring Break: February 15
• Mother’s Day: April 15
• Father’s Day: May 15
• Independence Day: June 15
• Labor Day: August 1
• Black Friday: November 15
• Christmas: December 10

All deadlines refer to the date the product must be physically received, not the date it is shipped. These are recurring annual deadlines and may be adjusted as needed. Products received after a deadline may be considered for a future gift guide at my discretion.

Eligible Product Categories

My websites cover a variety of outdoor adventure, travel, and self-sufficient living topics. I’m currently interested in physical products within the following categories:

Nutty Hiker Adventures

• Camping
• Hiking
• Backpacking
• Overlanding
• Road Tripping
• Motorcycle Touring
• Survival and Preparedness
• Outdoor Photography and Videography
• Travel and Travel Accessories

Oddball Ranch

• Homesteading
• Chicken Keeping
• Herbal and Natural Home Remedies

Homesteading, chicken keeping, and herbal/natural home remedy content are published on my sister website, Oddball Ranch, and its corresponding social media channels.

Products must align with the subject matter and audience of the respective website. Products outside these categories or otherwise unrelated to my content will not be considered.

Physical Products Only

Gift guide submissions are currently limited to physical products. I am not accepting submissions for digital products, services, memberships, subscriptions, or apps for standard gift guide listings.

If you offer a service, app, or other non-physical offering that you believe would be a good fit for my audience, please contact me separately to discuss potential opportunities.

Important Submission Information

Before submitting a product, please understand the following:

• No Guaranteed Placement: Submitting a product does not guarantee a review, feature, photograph, recommendation, or inclusion in a gift guide or other published content.
• Complimentary Products: All accepted product submissions are complimentary, non-returnable gifts. Products are not accepted on a loan or temporary-use basis.
• Editorial Independence: All content and opinions remain at my discretion. Providing a product does not guarantee a positive review, favorable recommendation, or specific promotional coverage.
• Product Responsibility: Companies are responsible for providing accurate product descriptions, specifications, pricing, safety information, warnings, and other relevant details. Products must be lawful and safe for their intended use.
• Photography & Copyright: I retain ownership of all original photographs, videos, graphics, and creative content I produce. Companies may not use my original content without my prior written permission. Company-provided images may be used under the permissions outlined in the full agreement.
• Product Eligibility: I reserve the right to decline any product, brand, or submission that does not align with my websites, audiences, values, or editorial standards.
• Shipping Costs: Companies are responsible for all shipping, handling, insurance, and related expenses unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
• Disclosures: Complimentary products, affiliate relationships, sponsorships, and other material connections will be disclosed in published content when required by applicable FTC guidelines.

Complete Agreement Required

All companies wishing to submit products must review and electronically sign the complete Product Submission Agreement & Terms and Conditions before shipping any products.

The full agreement contains the complete terms governing product submissions, ownership, non-returnable items, editorial independence, photography and copyright permissions, company-provided images, and other important submission conditions.

Completing the submission form and electronically signing the agreement is required before any product is shipped. Submitting a product without completing this process does not qualify it for consideration.

Products Sent Without a Completed Agreement

Any products sent or delivered without a completed and electronically signed Product Submission Agreement will be treated as unsolicited items, not product loans or temporary placements.

I will have no obligation to return these products or provide reviews, features, promotional coverage, or any other consideration in exchange. To the extent permitted by applicable law, I reserve the right to retain, use, donate, discard, or otherwise dispose of unsolicited products at my discretion.

Companies wishing to have products considered for a gift guide must complete the official submission form and electronically sign the agreement before shipping.

How to Submit

Ready to introduce your product to my audience?

1. Review the complete Product Submission Agreement & Terms and Conditions.
2. Complete the product submission form.
3. Electronically sign the agreement.
4. Once submitted, the shipping address will be displayed on the confirmation page. You will also receive a confirmation email containing the shipping address.
5. Ship your product using the provided submission instructions.

Please do not ship products before completing the submission form and electronic signature process.

Thank you for considering Nutty Hiker Adventures and Oddball Ranch as a place to showcase your products. I’m always excited to discover new companies and products that my readers may find useful, enjoyable, and worth adding to their adventures!

Product Compatibility & Sizing Information

The following information is provided to help companies determine whether their products are compatible with my needs, equipment, and personal sizing. Please review it before submitting products that require specific sizing or vehicle/equipment compatibility.

Clothing Sizes

I am 5′ 9″ with a long torso and arms. My actual measurements are:

• Bust: 42″
• Band Size: 34″
• Natural Waist: 33″
• Abdomen (where most jeans now sit): 35″
• Hips: 42″
• Inseam: 31″

My typical clothing and accessory sizes are:

• Shoes: Women’s 10
• Socks: Mini crew or boot length
• Bra: 34G
• Tops: Large in men’s/unisex. Women’s sizes typically do not fit correctly, but longer women’s tops may work.
• Bottoms/Pants: Women’s Large or Size 12, with a 34″ inseam (32″ minimum)
• Leggings: Women’s Large (29″ inseam minimum)
• Belts: 34″
• Gloves: Women’s Large or Men’s Medium

Clothing Color Preferences:

• Tops: Burgundy/wine, hot or dark pink, dark blue, or darker natural colors, in that order.
• Bottoms and Belts: Black, olive/dark green, tan, or gray, in that order.
• Everything Else: I love fun, bright colors.

I generally do not like light colors, such as light purple, light blue, or light pink.

If you need additional sizing information, please contact me directly after submitting the form.

Vehicles I Own

If you are submitting a product specific to a particular make or model, the following information may help determine compatibility.

• Truck: 2020 Chevrolet 2500 HD 6.6L Turbo-Diesel
  • Exterior: Northsky Blue Metallic
  • Interior: Jet Black Leather with hot pink accents
• Motorcycle: 2005 Harley-Davidson Softail Heritage Classic
  • Color: Glacier White
• Motorcycle: 2022 Harley-Davidson Ultra Limited
  • Color: Reef Blue/Chrome
• Motorcycle Trailer: Pull-behind trailer for our Ultra Limited with a luggage rack.

Overlanding Setup:

• SmartCap with rails for solar panels
• 23Zero Horizon 3 rooftop tent
• Generic 200W solar panel
• Bluetti power stations
• Bluetti Charger 2
• Upgraded alternator on the truck

We are open to testing different overlanding brands and gear.

Electronics I Use / Own

• Phone: iPhone 16 Pro
• Cameras: Canon EOS 5D Mark III and Canon M200
• GoPro: HERO10 Black
• 360 Cameras: Insta360 X5 and Insta360 GO 3S
• Sports Watches: Garmin Fenix 7S Pro and Garmin Fenix 7 Pro

Preferred Colors

For products other than clothing, my favorite colors are:

• Teal
• Hot pink
• Dark pink

I generally prefer brighter, more vibrant colors over pale or light shades.