Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: December 1, 2025

In plain language:

Some gear links on TrekList.co and TallJoeHikes.com are affiliate links. If you click one and make a purchase, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend gear we'd genuinely consider for our own trips, and affiliate status doesn't change our opinion of a product.

TrekList.co and Tall Joe Hikes are supported in part through affiliate links.

This means that if you click a product link on TrekList.co or TallJoeHikes.com and then make a purchase on the retailer's website, we may receive a small commission. This comes at no additional cost to you.

Affiliate income helps us keep TrekList running and continue creating helpful content, guides, and gear lists.

1. How affiliate links work

When we link to a product or retailer, the link may contain a tracking parameter or be generated via an affiliate network. If you make a purchase after clicking one of these links, the retailer or affiliate network can attribute the sale to our website and pay us a commission.

Any tracking or cookies related to this are handled by the retailer or affiliate network, not directly by TrekList. Please refer to their privacy and cookie policies for details on how they process your data.

We may work with affiliate programs such as:

  • Retailers' own affiliate programs (for example outdoor gear shops).
  • Affiliate networks such as Awin, Impact, and Avantlink.
  • Amazon Associates (for links to Amazon products), where applicable and available.

We update our partner list from time to time as our relationships change.

2. Our approach to recommendations

We take your trust seriously. Our approach is:

  • We only recommend products that we use ourselves, have used in the past, or would genuinely consider using on our own trips.
  • Affiliate status does not change our opinion of a product. If something has downsides, we say so.
  • We do not accept payment in exchange for guaranteed positive reviews.
  • Where possible, we try to link to multiple retailers so you can choose the option that works best for you.

That said, gear is personal. What works well for us might not be perfect for you. Always consider your own experience, comfort, and budget.

3. No extra cost to you

If you make a purchase via one of our affiliate links, the price you pay is the same as if you had gone to the retailer directly. The commission is paid out of the retailer's margin, not by you.

By using our affiliate links, you help support the ongoing development of TrekList and our hiking content, which allows us to keep TrekList free or low-cost.

4. Legal notices (FTC, EU)

We aim to comply with relevant advertising and transparency guidelines, including:

  • US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) guidelines on endorsements and testimonials.
  • EU and Dutch guidelines on advertising and transparency.

This is why you may see phrases such as "This page contains affiliate links" or similar text near links or on pages that contain affiliate links.

Where required by specific programs (for example Amazon Associates), we include their mandated wording. For example, where applicable:

"As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases."

5. Questions

If you have any questions about how affiliate links work on TrekList.co or TallJoeHikes.com, feel free to contact us at:

Email: support@treklist.co