Greed Is Taking Over The Outdoor Community

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7 ай бұрын

You aren't being told the truth by hiking content creators.
Ulterior motives in the form of monetary gain apparently now outweigh the motivation to tell people the truth. Whenever I find myself researching equipment all I end up doing is wasting my time - not because I don't know what to look for - but because real, honest reviews are hard to come by.
From my perspective as an aspiring creator this trend initially affected my perspective and goals. It seems there is a message being hurled at creators that "to be successful on social media you need to make money". This is harmful not only to the creative, but to you - the audience.
When I'm in the market to buy something I want to be told the truth about a product. I don't want to listen to a 10 minute advertisment disguised as a KZfaq video...
Obviously not all sponsorships are bad, I respect the creator who doesn't sell their voice to every brand that approaches them - these are the kinds of people whose advice you can take on board.
There are those who still have morals, and finding these kinds of creators shouldn't be as difficult as it is. Quite frankly I'm sick of the dishonesty across all of social media, not just outdoor content. This video is mostly a rant but I've tried to throw in some insight into how to avoid the shills.
Needed to get this out there as it's made me rethink why I make videos.
Beginners are most susceptible to falling for the untruthful review. If you're just getting started on your hiking journey I've made a short guide to buying gear as a beginner: • A Beginners Guide To B...
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@benjiandjames 7 ай бұрын

Well said, iam getting annoyed with the good quality videos now being ads keep up the good work from UK.

@LoneRanger.801 5 ай бұрын

Well said mate.

@sammc2601 5 ай бұрын

I am no longer able to hike and enjoyed vicariously your Everest hike. Off to watch an Australian hike; subscribed.

@thegorn 4 ай бұрын

What happened to you buddy? I should film some of my hikes so I can bring you along in a virtual sense.

@sammc2601 4 ай бұрын

@@thegorn late stage COPD; luckily I live very rurally (western Canada, on a ranch) so still enjoy nature but what I'd give for a good hike. Yes, film hikes!

@georgiedicks2626 6 ай бұрын

So well said, this goes for anything these days. Constantly being bombarded with new things we “MUST” buy and keep up with trends and ever changing technology. I want to do an expedition in the Himalayas and I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed by the sheer cost of gear and all the information I’m getting regarding packing lists, training and companies to book with.

@betterhiking 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sticking through my rant, glad it resonated. I’ve got a few videos on my expedition to climb Island Peak, my first Himalayan climb. Could be of use? If not feel free to shoot me an email with any questions you have and I’ll do what I can to help.

@thegorn 4 ай бұрын

This is why I unfollow any hobbyist if they say they are going full time on KZfaq. I just know they are selling out and then I can’t trust their content any more.

@betterhiking 4 ай бұрын

I know that I would want to work with certain brands that I currently use and already recommend for nothing, but people just go where the money is and put their word behind gear they’ve probably never used. It’s a shame.