Real Tactics. Real Payouts
If you’re in the trenches of the outdoor affiliate game, you know it’s not just about pushing product—it’s about connecting people with gear that earns its place in the pack. You’ve built trust with an audience that lives for big lines, remote trails, and the gear that gets them there.
So how do you turn that credibility into more commissions, better partnerships, and long-term success?
Here’s your 7-move playbook. No fluff. Just field-tested tactics that get results.
Choose Brands Like You Choose Gear
Don’t affiliate with junk. Pick programs that offer:
👍 Legit conversion rates
👍 High average order value (AOV)
👍 Quality creative + smooth checkout flows
👍 Transparent affiliate support
You’re not in this to send traffic into a black hole. Choose programs that perform.
Deep Links Win
Homepage links? That’s basecamp. You want summit-level targeting.
Use deep links to take users straight to high-converting products, seasonal collections, or launch drops.
Pro Tip: Bonus points if you track those links with UTM parameters to see what’s really converting.
Content That Converts (Not Just Ranks)
SEO is great—but it’s just the approach hike. Your content has to close.
👉 Blend buyer guides + personal stories
👉 Include gear specs and lived experience
👉 Use real photos + video whenever possible
Trust sells. Authenticity converts.
Capture the “Gear Research” Moment
Most buyers don’t impulse-buy a $300 tent. They research. Be the page they land on during that “Should I pull the trigger?” moment.
Build gear comparisons, honest reviews, “X vs Y” breakdowns, or personal insights like:
“Here’s what I wish I knew before buying this pack…”
Time Your Content Like a Launch Window
Think like a seasonal guide, not a random blogger. Know the gear calendar.
🚶♂️➡️ Thru-hiking? Publish in spring.
⛷️ Ski touring gear? Drop content before the first snow.
🎁 Gift guides? October is your runway.
Plan ahead, post early, and stay relevant.
Own Your Audience
You don’t control algorithms. You do control your email list.
Start building a newsletter—even a simple “Trail Gear Weekly” round-up—with affiliate links woven into valuable content. High trust = high click-through = high payout.
Be the Affiliate Brands Want to Work With
Brands notice when affiliates:
✅ Reach out directly
✅ Offer custom content opportunities
✅ Send detailed performance insights
Don’t be anonymous. Be strategic. Real relationships = better rates, early drops, even exclusive partnerships.
🚨 Bonus Tip: Know a Brand That Needs Affiliate Help? Get Paid.
If you’ve worked with or know an outdoor brand that’s struggling to scale—or just doing affiliate all wrong—send them to GravityFed and earn 20% of their first invoice.
Here’s the Deal:
✔️ You refer a brand
✔️ We handle the pitch + setup
✔️ You get 20% of month one when they sign
✔️ No strings. No heavy lifting. Just a clean payout.
Example: You refer a brand that signs a $1,000/mo contract → You get $200 in your pocket.
Who Should You Refer?
We work best with brands that:
🎯 Sell physical outdoor gear
🎯 Run product drops or seasonal launches
🎯 Want to work with athletes, influencers, or niche publishers
🎯Need hands-on affiliate program setup, growth, and optimization
How to Get Started:
Submit your referral via the form at the bottom of this page.
Or email us at info@gravityfed.com with a quick intro
We do the rest—you just get paid
Let your industry connections work for you.
You’ve already got the network. Let it pay.
