13 programs
Sports & Outdoors Affiliate Programs
LinkApprove lists 13 sports & outdoors affiliate programs, including REI, Backcountry, The North Face, each available through one account with a single payout.
Sports and outdoors carries the highest average order values of any vertical on LinkApprove, because technical gear is expensive and buyers replace it rarely but decisively. Content that demonstrates gear in real conditions substantially outperforms studio product content here, and demand is sharply seasonal in both directions, camping peaks in spring, insulation in autumn.
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Compare sports & outdoors programs
Commission rate alone tells you very little. Read it against the average order value and the cookie window.
| Program | Commission | Cookie | Avg. order | Regions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| REI | 5% per sale | 15 days | $165 | US |
| Backcountry | 8% per sale | 30 days | $210 | US |
| The North Face | 6% per sale | 30 days | $190 | US, UK, EU, CA |
| Columbia | 6% per sale | 30 days | $120 | US, UK, EU, CA |
| YETI | 5% per sale | 30 days | $145 | US, CA |
| Patagonia | Up to 6% per sale | 30 days | $185 | US, UK, EU, CA |
| Arc'teryx | Up to 6% per sale | 30 days | $340 | US, UK, EU, CA |
| Osprey | Up to 7% per sale | 30 days | $175 | US, UK, EU, CA, AU |
| Decathlon | Up to 5% per sale | 30 days | $85 | UK, EU, US, CA |
| Cotopaxi | Up to 8% per sale | 30 days | $145 | US, CA |
| Salomon | Up to 7% per sale | 30 days | $190 | US, UK, EU, CA |
| Merrell | Up to 7% per sale | 30 days | $135 | US, UK, EU, CA |
| Black Diamond | Up to 7% per sale | 30 days | $160 | US, UK, EU, CA |
Highest rate
8%
Backcountry
Pays $16.80 on a typical $210 order.
Highest actual earnings
$20.40
Arc'teryx
Only Up to 6% per sale, but on a $340 order.
- 01Arc'teryx$20.40
- 02Backcountry$16.80
- 03Salomon$13.30
- 04Osprey$12.25
- 05Cotopaxi$11.60
- 06The North Face$11.40
- 07Black Diamond$11.20
- 08Patagonia$11.10
Top 8 of 13 sports & outdoors programs by commission per conversion. Flat bounties are shown at face value. Figures are indicative, advertiser-set and subject to change.
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Sports & outdoors programs in full
REI
The REI affiliate program pays 5% per sale with a 15-day cookie window, and is available to LinkApprove creators and publishers in the US without a separate application.
- Commission
- 5% per sale
- Cookie
- 15 days
Backcountry
The Backcountry affiliate program pays 8% per sale with a 30-day cookie window, and is available to LinkApprove creators and publishers in the US without a separate application.
- Commission
- 8% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
The North Face
The North Face affiliate program pays 6% per sale with a 30-day cookie window, and is available to LinkApprove creators and publishers across the US, UK, EU and Canada without a separate application.
- Commission
- 6% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Columbia
The Columbia affiliate program pays 6% per sale with a 30-day cookie window, and is available to LinkApprove creators and publishers across the US, UK, EU and Canada without a separate application.
- Commission
- 6% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
YETI
The YETI affiliate program pays 5% per sale with a 30-day cookie window, and is available to LinkApprove creators and publishers in the US and Canada without a separate application.
- Commission
- 5% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Patagonia
The Patagonia affiliate program pays up to 6% per sale on a 30-day cookie window, on technical outdoor gear with exceptional brand loyalty.
- Commission
- Up to 6% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Arc'teryx
The Arc'teryx affiliate program pays up to 6% per sale on a 30-day cookie window, on one of the highest baskets in outdoor gear.
- Commission
- Up to 6% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Osprey
The Osprey affiliate program pays up to 7% per sale on a 30-day cookie window, on packs backed by a lifetime guarantee.
- Commission
- Up to 7% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Decathlon
The Decathlon affiliate program pays up to 5% per sale on a 30-day cookie window, across equipment for a very wide range of sports.
- Commission
- Up to 5% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Cotopaxi
The Cotopaxi affiliate program pays up to 8% per sale on a 30-day cookie window, on outdoor gear with a social mission and distinctive colourways.
- Commission
- Up to 8% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Salomon
The Salomon affiliate program pays up to 7% per sale on a 30-day cookie window, across trail running, hiking and ski equipment.
- Commission
- Up to 7% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Merrell
The Merrell affiliate program pays up to 7% per sale on a 30-day cookie window, on hiking footwear with broad mainstream appeal.
- Commission
- Up to 7% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Black Diamond
The Black Diamond affiliate program pays up to 7% per sale on a 30-day cookie window, on climbing, skiing and mountain equipment.
- Commission
- Up to 7% per sale
- Cookie
- 30 days
Questions
Sports & outdoors affiliate programs
What are the best sports & outdoors affiliate programs?
LinkApprove lists 13 sports & outdoors affiliate programs including REI, Backcountry, The North Face, Columbia. The best one for you depends on your audience rather than the headline rate, the highest commission percentage is frequently not the highest earning program once average order value and cookie window are accounted for.
What commission do sports & outdoors affiliate programs pay?
Sports & outdoors programs on LinkApprove pay between 5% per sale and 8% per sale. Rates are set by the advertiser, not by LinkApprove, and frequently vary by product category within the same program.
Why do outdoor programs suit specialist creators so well?
Because the buyer selects on specification rather than appearance, and specification is something only a creator who actually uses the product can write about. Outsole compound, pack volume, fill power. In categories decided that way, credibility converts and reach does not.
What return rates should I expect in footwear?
High, in line with fashion, and driven almost entirely by fit. Reversals of 15% to 30% are normal. Sizing notes are the single most effective thing a creator can do about it, because a return caused by fit removes the commission on a sale you had already earned.
Is outdoor equipment seasonal?
Sharply, and in both directions. Winter equipment peaks from autumn, water sports from spring, and running holds up year round. Planning content one season ahead is the difference between publishing into demand and publishing into an empty month.
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One approval covers every program in this category and every other category in the directory.