Affiliate Disclosure

Our Business Model

Epic Outdoor is an affiliate marketing website. This means that when you click on links to retailers on our website and make a purchase, we may receive a commission from the retailer. This is our primary source of revenue and is what allows us to operate the Service, provide cashback rewards, and offer sweepstakes prizes.

What This Means for You

• You pay the same price. Shopping through our links does not cost you anything extra. The prices you see on our partner retailers' websites are the same prices you would pay if you visited those websites directly.
• Commissions fund our rewards. The commissions we receive from retailers are what fund our cashback rewards program. We share a portion of our commission with you as cashback.
• Our recommendations may be influenced. While we strive to provide honest, unbiased recommendations, our content may be influenced by our affiliate relationships. We are more likely to feature and recommend retailers with whom we have affiliate partnerships.
• Commission rates vary. Different retailers offer different commission rates. The cashback rate displayed on each retailer's page reflects the approximate rate we can offer, which is based on the commission rate the retailer pays us.

Affiliate Networks

We participate in affiliate programs through the following networks:

• Impact Radius (Impact.com): A performance marketing platform that manages our relationships with retailers including The North Face, Arc'teryx, Salomon, Merrell, Columbia, Hydro Flask, and YETI.
• AvantLink: A technology platform for affiliate marketing that manages our relationships with retailers including REI, Backcountry, Patagonia, Osprey, MSR, Black Diamond, KEEN, Gregory, Big Agnes, NEMO, and Smartwool.

These networks use cookies and other tracking technologies to attribute purchases to our website. Please see our Privacy Policy for more information about how these tracking technologies work.

Editorial Independence

While our affiliate relationships influence which retailers we feature, we maintain editorial standards for our content:

• Our gear reviews and buying guides reflect our genuine opinions and research.
• We do not guarantee positive coverage in exchange for affiliate commissions.
• We may recommend products or brands with which we do not have an affiliate relationship if we believe they are the best option for our audience.
• Retailers do not have editorial control over our content.

Identifying Affiliate Links

All links to retailer websites on Epic Outdoor are affiliate links unless otherwise stated. This includes:

• Retailer pages and "Shop Now" buttons
• Product links within blog posts and buying guides
• Retailer mentions within gear reviews
• Links in email communications

Questions?

If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or this disclosure, please contact us at:

Epic Outdoor LLC
Email: [email protected]
Address: [Mailing address to be published in the final Official Rules]