This disclosure is provided in keeping with the US Federal Trade Commission's guidance on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). It was last updated in June 2026.

Current Status

Trail Gear Journal does not currently carry affiliate links and is not currently enrolled in a paid affiliate program. This page explains how affiliate links would be handled if and when they are added, so the policy is clear in advance.

Affiliate Programs We May Join

Trail Gear Journal may in the future participate in affiliate programs, including the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program — an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com — and other retailer programs. If we join such a program, any required program statement (for Amazon, "As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases") will appear here and on relevant pages.

If an affiliate link is added, clicking it and making a qualifying purchase may earn us a small commission at no additional cost to you — the price you pay is the same. Affiliate links would be marked with rel="nofollow sponsored" and open in a new tab, in line with search-engine and advertising guidelines, and the page would carry a visible disclosure.

Editorial Independence

Affiliate relationships do not and will not determine our editorial conclusions. Products are referenced for reader usefulness, comparison value, and relevance to the topic, and our advice is written to stand on its own even where no affiliate link is present. We do not invent product awards, star ratings, or hands-on claims. Prices and availability shown by retailers change frequently; confirm the current price on the retailer's page before buying.

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