The Fine Print
Who we are, how we make money, and how we handle your data — in plain language.
Trailhead Gear is an independent outdoor-gear review site. We research, test, and compare camping and outdoor equipment so you can buy with confidence. Our recommendations are based on hands-on testing, manufacturer specifications, and analysis of trusted third-party reviews. We are not sponsored by any gear brand, and brands cannot pay to be featured or ranked higher.
Trailhead Gear 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.
In plain terms: when you click a link on our site and make a purchase on Amazon, we may earn a small commission — at no extra cost to you. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or not. These commissions help fund our testing and keep the site running.
As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate relationships never influence our rankings or opinions. We only recommend gear we believe is genuinely worth your money, and we'll always tell you when a cheaper option does the job.
Product prices and availability shown on Amazon are accurate as of the date/time of purchase and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of the product.
We respect your privacy and collect as little data as possible.
When you click an affiliate link, Amazon may set a cookie to attribute any resulting purchase to us. This is standard for affiliate programs and is governed by Amazon's own privacy policy. We do not sell your personal information to anyone.
Our site links to Amazon and may link to other third-party sites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices or content of those sites; please review their policies separately.
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To understand how visitors use this site, we use our own first-party analytics (RVA Digital Works “Signal”). It assigns your browser a random, anonymous ID stored on your own device (in your browser’s local storage — not a third-party advertising cookie) and records which pages you view. You stay anonymous unless you voluntarily submit a form with your contact details, at which point that submission is associated with your visit. We honor your browser’s “Do Not Track” setting, we do not use third-party ad trackers, and we never sell or share this data. To request deletion of any data associated with you, contact us below.
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Last updated: 2026. This page is provided for general information and transparency and does not constitute legal advice. Consider having a lawyer review your final privacy policy and terms before launch, especially if you collect data from visitors in the EU/UK (GDPR) or California (CCPA).
We earn a small commission when you buy through our Amazon links, at no extra cost to you. It never affects our rankings.
We combine hands-on testing, manufacturer specs, and analysis of trusted third-party reviews, then rank each product against direct competitors.
Yes — brands can't pay to be featured or ranked higher.