Affiliate disclosure

Our Promise to You

The Familytentoutdoor.com is reader supported. When you click a link on this site and make a purchase, we may earn a commission from the retailer at no additional cost to you. This page explains exactly how that works, in plain language, and what it does and doesn’t change about how we recommend gear.

How Affiliate Links Work

Some links on The Familytentoutdoor.com are affiliate links. If you click one and buy something the item we linked to, or sometimes anything else during that shopping session the retailer pays us a small commission. This is standard practice across the review and comparison sites you already use, and it’s how we keep this site running without charging readers or filling pages with display ads.

Which Programs We Participate In

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We may also participate in affiliate programs with other retailers relevant to camping and outdoor gear. We’ll keep this list current as our partnerships change; it isn’t exhaustive, but it reflects the retailers you’re most likely to be sent to from this site.

No Extra Cost to You

Clicking our links and buying through them costs you nothing extra you pay the same price you would going directly to the retailer. The commission comes out of the retailer’s marketing budget, not your wallet.

Editorial Independence: No Pay to Rank

Affiliate commissions help pay the bills, but they never decide which product wins a “top pick,” how a tent is scored, or whether we recommend it at all. A brand cannot pay us for better placement, and the presence or absence of an affiliate relationship with a retailer has no bearing on our recommendations.

How We Choose What to Recommend

Right now, our picks are based on manufacturer specifications, price and availability tracking, and verified owner reviews not first-hand testing. We’re upfront about that. If and when a specific review reflects our own hands on testing, we’ll label it clearly with photos and dates, rather than implying it everywhere by default.

Questions About This Disclosure

If anything on this page is unclear, or you’d like more detail on a specific recommendation, email us at familytentoutdoor.com or use our contact page. We’re happy to explain any individual pick in more detail.

This disclosure is provided in accordance with the FTC’s Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising (16 CFR Part 255).