Affiliate Disclosure
How this site makes money
The Short Version
Some links on Camp July are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That helps pay for the site. It does not change the call.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Affiliate links are special URLs that track when you click through from our site to a retailer. If you make a purchase after clicking, we receive a small percentage of the sale. This is a common way content creators earn income to support their work.
Important: You never pay more by using our links. The price is the same whether you use our link or go directly to the retailer.
Our Affiliate Partnerships
Camp July participates in affiliate programs including:
- Amazon Associates: We earn from qualifying purchases on Amazon.com
- REI Affiliate Program: Commission on outdoor gear purchases
- Various outdoor gear brands with affiliate programs
Our Editorial Standards
The standard is simple: money can sit next to the work, but it does not get to write it.
We do not want spec-sheet reviews
If a piece of gear gets a recommendation, the point is use, tradeoffs, and context—not brochure copy.
Affiliate status does not buy praise
A commission opportunity is not a reason to rank something higher or talk around its flaws.
The best pick still wins
If the right answer has no affiliate link, that is still the answer.
Downsides stay in the story
If something leaks, weighs too much, packs badly, or costs too much, that belongs in the copy.
FTC Compliance
This disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's guidelines on endorsements and testimonials. The FTC requires that we disclose any material connection between Camp July and the products we recommend.
In plain English: if you buy through one of our links, we might get paid. We would rather tell you that directly than hide behind legal fog.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial standards, use the contact page once it is live. We want the site to stay honest about what is and is not wired up.