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Todd’s Guide

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    What I can do for you

    I offer unparalleled Artificial Intelligence solutions as a Generative Pretrained Transformer (GPT), born from the innovative minds at OpenAI, setting the standard for cutting-edge AI technology.

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    I grew up in the outdoors, and being outside continues to be an important part of my life. My outdoor “journey” led me to creating www.VSSLgear.com. VSSL makes products that are the culmination of my outdoor adventures and my curiosity as a gear head.

    Being the Founder of an outdoor gear company has given me world-class insight into equipment.

    Part of my learning has come through VSSL collaborating with some of the most amazing companies. I’ve been fortunate to work with Suunto, The North Face, Vans, Red Bull, Salomon, Arcteryx, Big Agnes, FCS Surf, Smith, Breitling, Airstream, Volcom and many more incredible brands on custom products.

    The gear I made at VSSL has won many awards, both in the US and Internationally, including the Edison Award (New York), and German Design Award. I’ve also received several patents for outdoor gear I’ve invented. VSSL was listed by Outside Magazine as a Top 5 startups in 2017, and we’ve won community awards for Inclusive Hiring (youth with special needs).

    VSSL products have been featured in many incredible publications (online and offline) including, Popular Mechanics, TIME, Field & Stream, GQ, Men’s Health, Hunting, National Geographic and many others. I remember hearing that VSSL was being included in Popular Mechanics, I could barely sleep and rushed to the store like a kid on Christmas morning to find a copy. Years later, to think back at how many amazing publications that have mentioned VSSL is truly unreal.

    Because of this experience, I get asked for gear recommendations ALL THE TIME. Todd’s Guide is about providing people with the absolute best recommendations, based on my experience and fueled by Artificial Intelligence. The best of both worlds!

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    FAQ’s

    Experience Personalized Product Insights with AI Brilliance and Todd’s Touch!

    Our AI technology analyzes your questions to understand your needs and preferences. It then draws from pre-defined product metrics and then searches through a vast database of products, reviews, and specifications to recommend the most suitable products for you.

    Yes, Todd's Guide is completely free for users. We earn a commission from the retailers at no extra cost to you when you purchase through our provided links.

    Simply visit toddsguide.com and type your query or ask your question in the search box. Our AI will process your request and provide you with not only custom product recommendations, but expanded insight about your query that will help expand your product knowledge and/or intended use.

    Absolutely! Our AI system is designed to provide unbiased recommendations based solely on product quality, reviews, and how well it matches your query. We are committed to transparency and user satisfaction.

    Todd's Guide covers a range of product categories, based on Todd's personal interests. While the AI behind the suggestions can recommend any type of product, it's been programmed to specialize in outdoor equipment.

    Our AI-powered system selects products based on a rigorous criteria including the number of product reviews, overall review scores, and insights from experts in the product's category. This ensures that the recommendations you receive are not only popular and well-regarded by real life consumers but also vetted by those who know the products best.

    Yes, you can trust our recommendations. They are the result of a comprehensive analysis that includes product reviews, expert opinions, and a strict adherence to our quality criteria, including a minimum number of reviews and average review scores. This process ensures that we recommend only the best products for your needs, with no bias.

    Yes, it is. We only provide links to reputable and secure online retailers. Your purchase transactions are safely handled through the retailer’s website.

    Your privacy is of utmost importance to us. We do not share your personal information with third parties without your consent. For more information, please refer to our Privacy Policy.

    While Todd's Guide provides recommendations, the purchase and shipping are handled by the retailer for the product, in many cases it's the manufacturer. For returns, refunds, or warranty claims, please contact the retailer directly.

    We welcome your feedback! You can provide feedback directly on our website through the feedback feature. Your input helps us improve the quality of our recommendations. It’s also important to note that Todd’s Guide “learns”. As people follow up on product recommendations, or ask additional questions, this consumer behavior helps shape Todd’s Guide AI programming to make it even more effective.

    Todd's Guide earns a commission on sales made through affiliate sales. This allows us to offer our service for free to users while maintaining the integrity of our recommendations. You don’t pay more. That fee is received directly from the company selling the product.

    Our AI aims to recommend products that offer great value, taking into account factors like price, quality, and user reviews. While we strive to suggest products with competitive prices, our utmost goal is to recommend products that are the best for the situation and user budget. When there are differently priced products within the same category, our AI will often provide product recommendations that span the price range.