Affiliate Disclosure

Last updated: March 2026  ·  Required by the FTC (16 CFR Part 255)

What is an affiliate relationship?

OutdoorJacket.com participates in affiliate marketing programs, meaning we may earn a commission when you click on links on this site and make a purchase. This is one of the primary ways we fund the independent research and field testing that powers this site.

Affiliate commissions are paid by the retailer or brand — not by you. The price you pay is never higher because you clicked through from our site.

Our affiliate partners

We have affiliate relationships with the following companies (among others):

• Patagonia — patagonia.com
• Arc'teryx — arcteryx.com
• Cotopaxi — cotopaxi.com
• Columbia Sportswear — columbia.com
• REI Co-op — rei.com
• Backcountry — backcountry.com
• Amazon Associates — amazon.com
• Other outdoor gear retailers as disclosed on individual pages

How this affects our content

We have a strict editorial policy: affiliate commissions do not influence which products we recommend or how we rate them.

Our review process is:

• We identify the best jackets in each category through research and field testing
• We write honest reviews based on actual performance, including negatives
• We then find affiliate links for the products we've already decided to recommend
• We never recommend an inferior product because it offers a higher commission

Sometimes we recommend products where we have no affiliate relationship, because the product is genuinely the best option for the reader. We mark these clearly.

Where affiliate links appear

Affiliate links may appear throughout the site, including in:

• Product reviews and comparison tables
• Buying guides and roundup articles
• The AI Jacket Finder results
• Newsletter emails

Links labeled "Buy at [Brand] →", "Shop Now →", or "View Deal →" are typically affiliate links.

Questions?

If you have questions about our affiliate relationships or editorial policy, please contact us. We're committed to full transparency.