Last updated: April 2026
Summit & Trail is a participant in several affiliate advertising programs designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to retail partners. This means that when you click on certain links on our site and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Our Affiliate Partnerships
We are currently members of the following affiliate programs:
- Amazon Associates Program — As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Amazon and the Amazon logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
- REI Affiliate Program — We earn commissions on purchases made through our links to REI.com.
- Backcountry Affiliate Program — We earn commissions on purchases made through our links to Backcountry.com.
- Avantlink / ShareASale / Impact — We participate in various brand-specific affiliate programs through these networks, including brands like Big Agnes, MSR, Camp Chef, and others.
How This Affects Our Reviews
It doesn't. Our editorial content is independent of our affiliate relationships. Here's our commitment to you:
- We never let affiliate commissions influence our rankings or recommendations.
- We recommend products we genuinely believe in, regardless of whether they have an affiliate program.
- If a product is bad, we say so — even if we'd earn a commission by recommending it.
- We clearly label affiliate links so you always know when a link is monetized.
- We buy our own test products whenever possible to maintain independence.
How to Identify Affiliate Links
Affiliate links on our site are typically labeled with phrases like "Check Price on Amazon," "Check Price at REI," or similar call-to-action buttons. Links within product review cards and comparison tables are also generally affiliate links. We use the rel="nofollow sponsored" attribute on all affiliate links as recommended by search engine guidelines.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Running a gear review site costs money — buying products to test, maintaining the website, and creating quality content all have real costs. Affiliate commissions help us cover these expenses and keep the site free for readers. It's a win-win: you get honest reviews to help you make better purchasing decisions, and we earn a small commission that funds our work. You never pay more by using our links.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR Part 255, "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." We are committed to full transparency about our affiliate relationships.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us. We're happy to be transparent about how we fund this site.