Terms of Use

Last updated: 2026-07-21

These terms explain the deal between you and RidgeNote when you use this site. We have kept them short and in plain English. This is general information, not legal advice.

Acceptance

By using RidgeNote, you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, the fix is simple: please do not use the site. We may update these terms from time to time; continued use after an update means you accept the revised terms.

Permitted use

RidgeNote exists to help you research backpacking gear, compare products and prices, and build pack lists. You are welcome to use it for personal, non-commercial purposes. You agree not to scrape the site at abusive volumes, attempt to break or probe its infrastructure, misrepresent our content as your own, or use the site for anything unlawful.

Affiliate relationships

Many outbound retailer links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through one, we may earn a commission at no additional cost to you. Our rankings, verdicts, and comparisons are based on specs, data, and testing — never on which retailer pays us. The full details are in our Affiliate Disclosure.

Prices and availability

Gear prices, discounts, and stock levels change constantly — sometimes within hours. The prices and availability shown on RidgeNote are collected in good faith but are not guaranteed to be current or accurate. Always verify the price, availability, and product details on the retailer's own site before you buy. The retailer's listing, not ours, is authoritative.

No warranty

RidgeNote is provided "as is" and "as available," without warranties of any kind, express or implied. We work hard to keep specs and data accurate, but we do not warrant that the site will be error-free, uninterrupted, or that any particular piece of gear will suit your trip. Backcountry decisions are yours: check conditions, know your limits, and verify critical gear specs with the manufacturer.

Limitation of liability

To the maximum extent permitted by law, RidgeNote and its operator will not be liable for any indirect, incidental, consequential, or special damages arising from your use of the site or reliance on its content — including purchase decisions, trip outcomes, or losses caused by inaccurate pricing or availability data.

External links

The site links out to retailers, manufacturers, and other third-party sites. We do not control those sites and are not responsible for their content, policies, or practices. Visiting them is at your own discretion, and their own terms and privacy policies apply once you leave RidgeNote.

Intellectual property

The content we create — articles, guides, comparisons, verdicts, and the design of the site — belongs to RidgeNote. Product names, trademarks, and images belong to their respective manufacturers and are used for identification and review. You may share links to our pages freely; please do not republish our content wholesale without permission.

Changes

We may revise these terms as the site evolves (for example, when user accounts launch). Material changes will be reflected in the "Last updated" date at the top of this page.

Contact

Questions about these terms? Email [email protected] or use our contact page.