Outdoor Affiliate Programs
Outdoor gear is the easiest of our priority categories to rank in and one of the most community-driven to distribute in. Buyers are opinionated, brand-loyal and extremely active in forums and on Reddit, which makes the niche a natural fit for a site that builds an audience alongside its content.
Program terms change frequently. Every record shows a verification status and links to the official program page — always confirm commission, cookie and eligibility with the merchant before you build content around them. Records marked as unverified sample data are placeholders for testing this directory and must not be treated as fact.
Compare the programs
Verified details where we have them, placeholders where we do not.
| Program | Commission | Cookie | Network | Best for | Last verified | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractor Supply Affiliate Program | 1.6%–5.6% depending on product category (reported) | 30 days (reported) | Impact | Backyard chicken, homestead and rural property content. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
| REI Affiliate Program | 5% of sale (reported) | 15 days (reported) | AvantLink | Hiking, camping and general outdoor gear content. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
| Backcountry Affiliate Program | 4-12% of order value, tiered (reported) | 30 days (reported) | AvantLink | Technical and premium outdoor gear content. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
| Renogy Affiliate Program | ~6% of order value on average | 30 days (reported) | Impact | Van build, RV and off-grid power content. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
| Camping World Affiliate Program | 6% of online sales (reported) | 30 days (reported) | CJ Affiliate | RV maintenance, upgrade and accessory content. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
| Amazon Associates | Fixed rates by category, roughly 1%–20% (for example 20% Amazon Games, 10% luxury beauty, 4.5% kitchen and physical books, 3% toys and furniture, 1% grocery and health) | 24 hours, extended to 90 days for items added to the cart within that window | In-house | New sites, accessory content and any page where the reader wants it tomorrow. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
| Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Affiliate Program | Up to about 5% at Bass Pro, up to about 3% at Cabela's (reported) | Reported at 14-30 days — confirm in the network | Impact | Hunting, fishing and family camping gear content. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
| Goal Zero Affiliate Program | Dynamic, up to 10% of order value on all products | 30 days | AvantLink | Power station, solar and off-grid comparison content. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
| Jackery Affiliate Program | Percentage of sale — rate not published, confirm in the network | 30 days (reported) | CJ Affiliate | Brand-name power station reviews and van or RV power content. | 2026-09-05 | View details |
Every program in this category
Tractor Supply Affiliate Program
Pet · Impact
- Commission
- 1.6%–5.6% depending on product category (reported)
- Cookie
- 30 days (reported)
REI Affiliate Program
Outdoors · AvantLink
- Commission
- 5% of sale (reported)
- Cookie
- 15 days (reported)
Backcountry Affiliate Program
Outdoors · AvantLink
- Commission
- 4-12% of order value, tiered (reported)
- Cookie
- 30 days (reported)
Renogy Affiliate Program
Outdoors · Impact
- Commission
- ~6% of order value on average
- Cookie
- 30 days (reported)
Camping World Affiliate Program
Outdoors · CJ Affiliate
- Commission
- 6% of online sales (reported)
- Cookie
- 30 days (reported)
Amazon Associates
Pet · In-house
- Commission
- Fixed rates by category, roughly 1%–20% (for example 20% Amazon Games, 10% luxury beauty, 4.5% kitchen and physical books, 3% toys and furniture, 1% grocery and health)
- Cookie
- 24 hours, extended to 90 days for items added to the cart within that window
Bass Pro Shops & Cabela's Affiliate Program
Outdoors · Impact
- Commission
- Up to about 5% at Bass Pro, up to about 3% at Cabela's (reported)
- Cookie
- Reported at 14-30 days — confirm in the network
Goal Zero Affiliate Program
Outdoors · AvantLink
- Commission
- Dynamic, up to 10% of order value on all products
- Cookie
- 30 days
Jackery Affiliate Program
Outdoors · CJ Affiliate
- Commission
- Percentage of sale — rate not published, confirm in the network
- Cookie
- 30 days (reported)
How buyers in this niche actually decide
Gear is bought in kits — a van build, a kayak setup, an off-grid power system — and researched obsessively. Durability and real-world field reports outrank spec sheets.
Commission models you will see: Percentage of sale across retail and direct-to-consumer brands, with the highest rates on solar, power stations and specialist gear, and lower rates at the broad outdoor retailers.
How to choose a program in this niche
- Check membership-purchase exclusions at co-op style retailers.
- Solar and power brands pay well but discount aggressively — confirm commission is on the paid price.
- Look for programs with product feeds so gear tables stay in stock.
- Seasonality matters: align application timing with the buying season.
Content that converts here
- Complete build lists (van electrical, kayak fishing rig, off-grid power)
- Long-term durability reports
- Season-opening gear checklists
- Capacity and sizing calculators
Related sub-niches
Frequently asked questions
Is outdoor gear a good beginner niche?
It is one of the better ones: low keyword difficulty on the program terms, huge community surface area, and merchants that accept small publishers. The trade-off is lower order values than golf or fitness.
Do outdoor retailers accept new sites?
Many do, particularly through AvantLink and Impact. Direct-to-consumer brands are usually the most forgiving about traffic requirements.
Evaluate the niche before you build
Our research pages for the niches these programs serve.