Legal
Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: March 2025
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 never recommend products we haven't personally used or wouldn't use ourselves
- Affiliate commission amounts do not factor into our editorial decisions
- We note with "affiliate" labels where commissions may apply
- 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].