Proof of Usefulness Report

Sloggn Gear Company LLC

Analysis completed on 2/16/2026

+226
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Sloggn Gear Company is a verified business with significant traction (estimated $2.5M lifetime revenue) and major retail distribution (Home Depot, Rack Warehouse). The product ('Base Deck') solves a genuine utility problem for outdoor enthusiasts. However, the PoU score is heavily penalized by a low-quality submission that includes demonstrable exaggerations regarding audience reach ('everyone') and user adoption ('most people'), which contradicts the actual niche but healthy nature of the business.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+93.75
Audience Reach Impact+10.0
Technical Innovation+30.0
Evidence Of Traction+45.0
Market Timing Relevance+35.0
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+215
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+226

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Sloggn Gear Company creates innovative modular vehicle racks and storage solutions to make exploring simpler and more enjoyable. Our range of products include bike, ski, cooler, recovery boards, and other rack and carry solutions for the outdoor and sports industry.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Growing utility with room for optimization
User Engagement
Documented reach suggests active user community
Technical Stack
Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline