Affiliate Disclosure
What This Means
Some links on UltralightPackers.com are “affiliate links.” This means that if you click the link and make a qualifying purchase, we receive a small percentage of the sale price as a commission. The price you pay is identical to what you would pay going directly to the retailer.
Programs We Participate In
| Program | Operator | What It Covers |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon Associates | Amazon.com | Links to products on Amazon.com. Our associate tag is ultralightp05-20. |
| Direct manufacturer programs | Various | Where we link directly to manufacturer websites (Zpacks, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Gossamer Gear, etc.), some of these links may also be affiliate links through the manufacturer’s own program or a network like ShareASale or Impact. |
How Affiliate Income Affects Our Editorial
It doesn’t. Here is our editorial policy in plain language:
- We never recommend a product because it pays a higher commission.
- We never exclude a product because it doesn’t have an affiliate program.
- We never accept payment, free gear, or other compensation in exchange for positive coverage. Manufacturer samples, if ever accepted, will be disclosed in the relevant article.
- Commission rates are never a factor in which products appear in our roundups or which products we rank higher.
We cover products because they are relevant and worth covering. Our affiliate income depends on reader trust — if we recommended bad gear, you would stop reading. That alignment of incentives is the best guarantee we can offer.
FTC Disclosure Requirement
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requires that websites disclose material connections to companies whose products they recommend. This page, and the disclosure notice that appears on every article page, satisfies that requirement.
If you have questions about a specific link or relationship, email contact@ultralightpackers.com.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
UltralightPackers.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Amazon, the Amazon logo, AmazonSupply, and the AmazonSupply logo are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
As an Amazon Associate, UltralightPackers.com earns from qualifying purchases.