At Backpackers.com, we believe in full transparency — especially when it comes to how we earn a living and keep the site running. That’s why we want to be upfront about our use of affiliate links across the site.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Some of the links you see on Backpackers.com are affiliate links. This means that if you click on one and go on to make a purchase, we may earn a small commission, at no extra cost to you.
Think of it as a thank-you from the retailer for sending them your way. These commissions help support the work we do, from testing gear and researching destinations to writing guides and keeping our content up to date.
Our Approach to Affiliate Partnerships
We only promote gear, services, or experiences that we:
- Have personally tested or used
- Would recommend to friends and fellow outdoor enthusiasts
- Genuinely believe offer value to our readers
Affiliate partnerships never influence our editorial decisions. If something’s not worth your time or money, we’ll say so. You’ll always get our honest take — no fluff, no paid bias.
Why It Matters
Creating helpful, trustworthy outdoor content takes time, especially when it involves real-world testing, research, and photography. Affiliate links are one way we fund this work without charging readers or cluttering the site with intrusive ads.
Every time you shop through one of our links, you're helping keep Backpackers.com alive and thriving. So thank you — seriously.
Your Privacy
Affiliate links sometimes use cookies or tracking technologies to ensure we get credited for a sale. These cookies don’t collect personal info and won’t impact your browsing experience. For more on how we use cookies and protect your data, check out our Privacy Policy.
Need to Know More?
If you have any questions about how affiliate links work, who we partner with, or how we choose the gear we feature, feel free to get in touch. We’re always happy to chat.
Thanks for supporting independent outdoor content. See you out there.