This Affiliate Disclosure explains how Bikes & Bays earns revenue and maintains editorial independence. We believe in transparency, and we want you to know exactly how this site is funded.
What Are Affiliate Links?
Throughout our guides you will see links to retailers. Many of these links are affiliate links. At the moment they all go to Amazon.
If you click on an affiliate link and make a purchase, we earn a small commission from the retailer. You pay the exact same price whether you use our link or search for the product directly. The commission is paid out of the retailer’s marketing budget, not by you.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Researching a guide properly takes time: reading owner's manuals, manufacturer spec sheets and certification documents, checking independent reviews and owner reports against each other, and keeping prices and availability current.
Affiliate links allow us to run this blog, keep all content 100% free to read, and avoid cluttering the site with intrusive ads or restricting guides behind a paid wall.
Our Editorial Standards
We value your trust above all else. We follow these rules strictly to ensure our recommendations are always honest:
- We only recommend gear we believe in. If a product is poor, we will criticize it or advise you to avoid it, even if the vendor offers a high affiliate commission.
- Editorial independence cannot be bought. We do not accept paid sponsorships in exchange for a positive review. If a brand ever sends us a product or pays for coverage, the article will say so plainly.
- We say where every claim comes from. Our guides are researched, not hands-on tests: they are built from manufacturer specifications and manuals, independent reviews and owner reports, and each article says which is which. We do not claim to have ridden, worn or pitched gear we have not.
Programs We Participate In
We participate in the following affiliate networks and advertising programs:
- Amazon Associates Program — Associate ID:
bikesandbays-20(for physical camping gear, tools, and accessories). As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. - If we join another retailer's programme, it will be added to this list before any of its links appear on the site.
Your Choice
You are under no obligation to use our links. If you prefer to visit a retail store directly or search for the product on Google without using our tracking link, you can absolutely do so. Either way, we are happy you are here and hope our content helps you plan your next ride.
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, please reach out to us at contact@bikesandbays.com.