FTC disclosure
Affiliate links, in plain English.
Some links on this site earn a small commission when you buy through them. The price you pay does not change.
The rule that matters: commission does not move our recommendations. Recovery-first does.
How it works
Four things to know before you click.
01
No extra cost
What a commission is
If you click an affiliate link and make a qualifying purchase, the retailer pays us a small referral fee.
- Your price stays exactly the same
- No fees or markups added
- Required disclosure under FTC rules
02
Why picks don't shift
Recovery beats commission
Our recovery-first framework comes from eight years living in a van — real loads, real climate.
- We'd rather skip a payout than send you to gear that strands you
- Products we wouldn't recommend don't get affiliate links
- Commissions never decide rankings
03
How to spot them
Clearly marked
Posts containing affiliate links carry a short disclosure near the top of the page.
- Affiliate buttons are labeled as such
- If you're unsure, the page header tells you
- External-only links don't earn commission
04
Programs we use
Amazon + brand-direct
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. We also participate in select brand-direct programs.
- Same standard applies to every program
- Brand relationship never changes a claim label
- "Spec" still means manufacturer-claimed
Want the full standard?
Read how we test, source, and label every claim.
Wander US LLC operates Create A Van Life. Last updated March 2026.