The fine print

Terms of Use

Last updated: June 12, 2026

WorldHike (worldhike.org) is owned and operated by Theory Road LLC("we"). By using the site you agree to these terms. Contact: hello@worldhike.org · 9073 W State Hwy 29, STE 110, Box 260, Liberty Hill, TX 78642.

What this site is

Independent editorial reviews, rankings, and education about hiking and camping gear. Content reflects our honest assessment at publication and gets updated as products change. Some outbound links are affiliate links that may earn us a commission at no cost to you, placement and verdicts are never for sale, as detailed in our disclosure and methodology.

Safety & not professional advice

Hiking and camping involve real risk from terrain, weather, water, and wildlife. Nothing on this site replaces the manufacturer's safety instructions or your own judgment in the field, which always govern. Check current conditions, carry the right gear and supplies for your route and season, tell someone your plan, and know your own limits. You are responsible for safe use of any gear and for following the laws and land-management rules that apply where you hike.

Purchases happen elsewhere

We don't sell products. Clicking a retailer link takes you to a third-party site whose own terms, prices, and policies govern your purchase. Verify price, sizing, and specs with the seller before buying, products change faster than any review site can re-test.

Brand submissions

Submitting products or shipping a test unit (see Get Reviewed) grants us permission to test, photograph, and publish an independent review, positive or negative, without compensation or pre-approval. Test units earn consideration, never coverage or a particular verdict.

Intellectual property & acceptable use

All content is owned by Theory Road LLC. Quote brief excerpts with a link and attribution; don't republish wholesale, scrape at scale, misrepresent our verdicts in marketing, or use our name or ratings to imply endorsement without written permission. Product names and images remain their owners' property, used here for review and identification.

The legal boilerplate, honestly

The site is provided "as is" without warranties; to the fullest extent allowed by law, Theory Road LLCisn't liable for damages arising from use of the site or products purchased from third parties. These terms are governed by Texas law, with venue in Williamson County, Texas. If any provision is unenforceable, the rest stand. We may update these terms; the date above tracks the current version.