Legal
Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: April 2026
In accordance with the FTC's guidelines for endorsements and testimonials, The Lost Shepard discloses the following:
What Is an Affiliate Link?
An affiliate link is a special URL that tracks whether you clicked a link on our site before making a purchase. If you click a marked affiliate link and subsequently purchase a product, we may receive a small commission from the retailer — at no additional cost to you.
Our Commitment to Honesty
All recommendations on The Lost Shepard are based on genuine personal experience. We have used, tested, or extensively researched every product we recommend. Affiliate relationships do not influence our reviews or recommendations.
- We prioritize recommending products we have personally used or thoroughly researched.
- Affiliate commission amounts do not factor into our editorial decisions
- We note with "affiliate" labels where commissions may apply
- Affiliate disclosures appear on every page where affiliate links are present, in compliance with FTC guidelines.
- We also link to products with no affiliate relationship when they are genuinely the best option
Current Affiliate Partnerships
We may have affiliate relationships with, but not limited to:
- Amazon Associates
- Moment (camera accessories)
- AllTrails
- Booking.com
- Hostelworld
- World Nomads (travel insurance)
- Various outdoor gear brands
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships, please contact [email protected].