Frequently Asked Questions

How much do I earn?

Each retail partner sets its own commission rate, and you keep the larger share of it. The rates are not the same across brands, so what you earn on a pack is not what you earn on a camera. See what each partner pays.

What does it cost?

Nothing. Your catalog is free to set up and free to keep. We take a share of the commission on a sale, so we only earn when you do.

Who is GearBook for?

Working outdoor professionals: guides, athletes, instructors and educators, and others whose job puts them in the field. If people already ask you what gear to buy, that is the qualification. You tell us what you do when you sign up.

Do I need to know anything about affiliate marketing?

No. We handle the partner accounts and build the tracking behind every product, so a sale finds its way back to you without you setting anything up. You pick gear and share your link.

How do I add products?

Search our retail partners' catalogs from your dashboard, which covers hundreds of thousands of real products, and pick the one you mean. If something is not in there, paste the product link instead. Either way, you write the part that matters: why you recommend it.

Do I have to build my product list from scratch?

No. At signup you can start from a gear template, a curated list built for a common specialty, and it fills your catalog for you. You can also apply one later from your dashboard. Use it as-is or change anything you like.

When do my products go live?

Products you add from your dashboard usually appear straight away: adding one builds its tracking link and puts it on your page. Two things take longer. Gear you picked during signup is built by us first, and occasionally a dashboard product needs a link made by hand. Either way it shows as pending for a day or two, then appears on its own.

Can I update my product picks?

Yes, whenever you want. Add, remove, or swap products from your dashboard and your page updates itself. Editing what you wrote about a product keeps it live; changing the link it points to means the tracking has to be rebuilt first.

How many products can I have?

Up to 8 in a catalog, and up to 5 catalogs. Separate catalogs are useful when you do more than one thing: a ski touring list and a rock climbing list do not have to live on the same page.

How long until my catalog is live?

We review every application personally and are usually back to you within a few days. Once you are approved your page exists straight away, and it fills up as fast as you add gear to it.

What if someone buys something that's not in my catalog?

You still earn. Once someone clicks your link, anything they buy from that retailer within 30 days is credited to you, not just the product you linked to.

Which retailers do you work with?

Backcountry, Suunto, Osprey, West Marine, Adorama, Scuba.com, and SunnySports today, and we are actively adding more across other disciplines. The current list, with what each one pays, is on the commission rates page.

When am I paid?

Once a month, by PayPal or Venmo, whichever you chose when you signed up. Your dashboard shows your clicks, sales, and earnings as they come in, so you can check where you stand at any point rather than waiting for a statement.

Can I cancel?

Yes, anytime, with no fees or penalties. Get in touch and we will take your catalog page down and stop tracking.