Affiliate Disclosure
Last updated: December 29, 2025
How We Make Money
ReadyForWorst is a participant in affiliate programs, which means we earn commissions when you purchase products through links on our website. This is how we fund our operations, buy gear to test, and keep the site running. We want to be completely transparent about this relationship.
Amazon Associates Disclosure
ReadyForWorst is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. This means when you click on a link to Amazon on our site and make a purchase, we may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you.
Other Affiliate Partnerships
In addition to Amazon, we may participate in other affiliate programs with outdoor gear retailers, survival equipment manufacturers, and related companies. The same principles apply: we may earn a commission when you purchase through our links.
How This Affects Our Reviews
Here's the honest truth about how affiliate relationships affect our content:
- We never recommend products just for commission. Our reputation is worth more than a few dollars. If something sucks, we'll tell you, even if we could make money by recommending it.
- Commissions don't influence our ratings. A product with a higher commission rate doesn't get a better review. Period.
- We test gear ourselves. Most of the products we review, we've actually used. We don't just copy spec sheets and call it a review.
- We disclose affiliate links. Links that may earn us a commission are affiliate links. If you'd prefer not to use them, you can always search for the product directly.
Why Use Affiliate Links?
Creating quality content takes time and money. Testing gear, taking photos, writing reviews, and maintaining this website all cost resources. Affiliate commissions allow us to:
- Purchase products to test and review
- Keep the website ad-free or minimal
- Invest time in thorough, honest reviews
- Cover hosting and operational costs
When you use our affiliate links, you support our work at no extra cost to yourself. We appreciate it.
Product Prices and Availability
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on Amazon or other retailer sites at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of the product. We make no guarantees regarding pricing or stock.
FTC Compliance
In accordance with FTC guidelines, we disclose our affiliate relationships. The Federal Trade Commission requires disclosure of any material connection between a reviewer and the products or services they review.
Questions?
If you have any questions about our affiliate relationships or how we make money, feel free to contact us. We're happy to be transparent about how this site operates.