Short version: Some links on Clever Journey earn us a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only recommend products we genuinely think are worth buying, and a commission never changes that opinion. This affiliate disclosure gives you the full context before you click a product link.
This affiliate disclosure explains how product links, display advertising, sponsored content rules, and editorial recommendations work across Clever Journey.
Amazon Associates
CleverJourney is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
When you click a product link on this site and buy something on Amazon, we receive a small percentage of the sale. The price you pay is exactly the same whether you use our link or go directly to Amazon yourself.
Other Affiliate Programs
We occasionally link to products through other affiliate networks and retailer programs. The same principle applies: you pay the same price, and we may earn a small commission if you buy. We do not accept payment to feature specific products and we do not inflate prices through our links.
How We Choose Products to Recommend
Product recommendations are based on usefulness for real travelers. For luggage and travel accessories, we look at factors such as size, weight, durability, warranty terms, owner feedback, airline compatibility, price, replacement availability, and practical packing value.
Commission rates are not part of that editorial process. Some products we recommend earn no commission. Some affiliate products are mentioned only as alternatives, not as top picks. Some products are rejected because they are too heavy, too large for common airline rules, poorly reviewed, overpriced, or simply not the best fit for readers.
Our Recommendations Are Honest
Every product we cover is chosen based on how useful it is for travelers, not how much commission it earns us. If something is overpriced, fragile, or just not worth your money, we say so. If a product is worth recommending but earns us nothing, we still recommend it. Commission rates do not influence what ends up in our guides.
We research the gear we write about. For luggage and travel accessories, that means checking real-world dimensions, reading warranty terms, comparing airline policies, and looking at long-term owner feedback. We are not paid by brands to feature their products, and we do not accept free products in exchange for positive reviews.
Sponsored Content and Brand Relationships
If Clever Journey ever publishes sponsored content, gifted-product coverage, or a direct brand collaboration, we will identify that relationship clearly near the content. Sponsored content is different from normal affiliate linking because a brand is paying for exposure, not just paying a commission after a reader chooses to buy.
We do not allow brands to buy positive reviews. If a product has meaningful drawbacks, those drawbacks belong in the article.
Advertising
CleverJourney displays ads through Raptive. These ads are placed automatically and are completely separate from our editorial content. Ad revenue does not influence what we write or recommend.
Affiliate Disclosure: How to Spot Affiliate Links
Most links to products on Amazon and other retailers on this site are affiliate links. We do not label each one individually, but this disclosure covers the site as a whole. If you prefer not to use our affiliate links, you can always search for the product directly.
FTC Compliance
This affiliate disclosure is provided in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission guidelines on endorsements and testimonials (16 CFR Part 255). You can read the FTC endorsement guidance on the FTC website. We want you to know exactly how Clever Journey makes money so you can read our content with full context.
Questions
If you have questions about this affiliate disclosure or how Clever Journey operates, reach us through our contact page.
Last updated: May 2026