Editorial & Disclosure Policy
At Hicks Outdoors & Apparel, our content is created with honesty, integrity, and a genuine respect for the outdoors. We focus on providing helpful, accurate, and experience-driven information for readers interested in outdoor gear, apparel, and an active outdoor lifestyle.
All reviews, guides, and editorial content published on this site are written independently and reflect our own opinions, research, and hands-on experience whenever possible. We do not accept compensation in exchange for guaranteed positive reviews or editorial bias.
Our goal is to help readers make informed decisions by highlighting the strengths, limitations, and intended uses of products featured on our site. We strive to recommend gear and apparel that aligns with our values of durability, practicality, and real-world performance.
Affiliate Disclosure
Hicks Outdoors & Apparel participates in affiliate marketing programs, which means we may earn a commission if you purchase a product through links on our website — at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content, opinions, or product recommendations. Products are featured because we believe they may be useful or relevant to our audience, not because of compensation.
Not all links on this site are affiliate links, and not all content is monetized. Our priority is always to provide value, transparency, and trust to our readers.
Sponsored Content
From time to time, we may receive products for review or collaborate with brands. If content is sponsored or if a product was provided at no cost, this will be clearly disclosed within the article or post.
We reserve the right to decline partnerships that do not align with our brand values or audience interests.
Commitment to Transparency
We believe trust is earned. Our commitment is to remain transparent about our relationships, honest in our evaluations, and respectful of our readers’ time and trust.
If you have questions about our editorial standards or affiliate relationships, please feel free to contact us through our website.