Affiliate Disclosure

Affiliate Links

OutRail (“https://www.outrail.com”) takes part in affiliate programs. Some of the gear links in our calculators, guides, and articles are affiliate links. If you follow one and buy something, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you.

Those commissions help pay for building and maintaining the free hiking calculators, the trail guides, and the illustrated Trails & Peaks Museum, and keep the whole site free to use with no account.

Amazon Associates Program

OutRail is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program that lets sites earn fees by linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.

Our Suggestions Are Editorial

The gear we point to is chosen for what actually helps a hiker or backpacker — boots and trekking poles, a well-fitting pack and shelter, a water filter, and the headlamp and layers that keep a long day sensible — not for the commission on it. We link to common, widely available product categories to save you the search, and the presence of an affiliate link never changes what we suggest. Always compare options, read reviews, and pick what fits your own body, terrain, and budget.

No Extra Cost to You

Using our affiliate links never raises the price you pay. Prices and availability on retailers such as Amazon are set by those retailers and can change at any time.

Advertising Is Separate

Affiliate links are different from the display advertising we run (including Google AdSense). Ads are served by advertising networks and are clearly distinguishable from our own content. There is more detail in our Disclaimer.

Questions

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