Afield Policy on Affiliate Links
How we sustain Afield and our commitment to you.
Affiliate Disclosure & Editorial Policy
At Afield, our mission is to be your trusted resource for exploration, gear, and outdoor culture. To maintain this trust, we believe in total transparency regarding how we research products and how we keep this platform running.
Independence First
Afield was founded on the principle of providing honest, high-quality information to help you get the most out of your time outdoors. Every piece of gear, every hotel, and every experience featured in our coverage is selected based on extensive research, performance data, and value to the reader.
We do not accept payment to feature specific products in our organic editorial coverage. Our recommendations are driven by one goal: finding the best options for the activities you love.
How We Sustain Our Work
To keep our content free and accessible, Afield participates in various affiliate marketing programs. This means that when you click on a link within our articles and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission from the retailer.
- • No Extra Cost: Using our links does not cost you anything extra. The price you pay is the same as if you went directly to the retailer’s site.
- • Trusted Partners: We only link to reputable retailers that we trust for their service and competitive pricing, names like REI, Backcountry, and other established outdoor specialists.
- • Automatic Tracking: When you click a link through our site, that tells the retailer you came from Afield, allowing us to receive credit for the referral.
This revenue model allows us to remain independent and continue producing the deep-dives, guides, and stories you find here.
Editorial Integrity
Affiliate relationships do not influence what we choose to cover. We look for the best gear first, if an affiliate link is available for that gear, we include it to make it easier for you to find and buy. If the best piece of gear doesn’t have an affiliate program, we still write about it. Our priority is your experience, not a commission.
Please note: While we strive to link to the best available prices, we cannot guarantee that an affiliate link will always represent the absolute lowest price on the internet.
Sponsored Content
If a brand or manufacturer has paid for a specific placement or article on our site, it will be clearly and prominently labeled as “Sponsored Content” or “Partner Content.” This ensures you always know the difference between our independent research and our paid partnerships.
Our Commitment to You
Our relationship with the Afield community is our most valuable asset. We are committed to honesty, curiosity, and the pursuit of the best experiences life has to offer away Afield.