ActiveGearJournal.org aims to help outdoor enthusiasts choose gear that performs in the real world. To keep this site free and accessible, we participate in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Associates Program, and may earn a commission when you click through and buy from links on our pages.
How our affiliate relationships work
When you follow an affiliate link from ActiveGearJournal.org to a retailer (for example, Amazon) and make a qualifying purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you. These commissions come from the retailer as a share of the sale and help cover the costs of testing, photographing, and maintaining honest gear reviews and guides.
- We are an Amazon Associate: We earn from qualifying purchases made through Amazon links on our site.
- Other affiliate programs: We also participate in a range of affiliate networks and direct partnerships with retailers that sell gear, clothing, and accessories we review.
- No extra cost to you: Affiliate commissions are paid by the seller, not by you, and do not change item prices.
What this means for recommendations
We maintain strict editorial standards. Our product selections and reviews are based on hands‑on testing, field experience, product research, and comparisons. Participation in affiliate programs does not influence which products we review or the opinions expressed.
- Independent evaluation: Gear is chosen and tested by our team of experienced outdoor writers and testers.
- Transparent reviews: If a product was provided for free by a manufacturer or retailer, that fact is disclosed in the review itself.
- Objectivity: We rank products on performance, value, durability, and suitability for specific activities rather than commission potential.
Why we disclose this
We believe in transparency. Disclosing affiliate relationships helps you understand how the site is funded while reinforcing our commitment to unbiased gear guidance. Earning commissions allows us to spend time in the field testing gear, producing in-depth buying guides, and keeping content up to date.
Questions about our disclosure
If you’re wondering whether a particular link is an affiliate link, look for language near the link or within the article noting affiliate relationships. Our goal is to be clear about partnerships while continuing to provide useful, trustworthy information for people who love being active outdoors.
Thank you for supporting independent gear journalism by using our links when you find them helpful. Your clicks help sustain the site and our ongoing testing efforts.