What the Biggest Hiking YouTubers Didn't Tell You

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What the Biggest Hiking YouTubers Didn't Tell You

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Check out the other channels:
‪@JustinOutdoors‬
‪@MirandaGoesOutside‬
‪@ElinaOsborne‬
‪@grimgranite‬
‪@BryceNewbold‬
‪@JeffPelletier‬
‪@TaysonWhittaker‬
‪@sintax77‬
Definitely don't go check out ‪@DanBecker‬
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Water Filter: bit.ly/48NaAAR
Headlamp: alnk.to/hhAbYme
Hyperlite Camera Case: bit.ly/3QCa3MF
Cookpot: bit.ly/3OnddkO
Camp cup: amzn.to/3VUa2Xb
FlipFuel Canister device: bit.ly/3EcUsvP
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Baselayer Top: bit.ly/4bfNZ26
Alpaca Wool Midlayer: bit.ly/3xxhrSa
Alpaca Beanie:bit.ly/3VWZ8Qe
Puffy Jacket: bit.ly/49H3DST
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Backpacking Meals: bit.ly/4914fTT
Rehydration pouch: bit.ly/3U0Y5wf
Outdoor Vitals, the gear company making ultralight backpacking equipment, invited a bunch of backpacking KZfaqrs out to Southwest Utah to go on a backpacking trip together. I've looked up to the people that I found myself hiking with and hanging out in the KZfaq house with. By now, a handful of these videos have already come out from the various personalities that were present, but I tried to show a side that hasn't been shown yet.
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@the_average_backpacker 4 ай бұрын

Love the recognition of "competitors" - honestly, each of you differentiates yourselves on the perspectives you bring. I end up watching everyone's videos to get a multidimensional take on a piece of gear. So, I'm hoping you all keep supporting each other and collaborating!

@chrishughson4511 4 ай бұрын

Honestly, it's the videos of the backpacking/outdoor adventuring community coming together, i.e. the collaborations, that make the best content. Without the interactions, it is sort of competitive. Every channel is basically: 1. Go for a hike, 2. Enjoy some views, 3. Cook some food, 4. Talk about gear, 5. Talk about camping-related topics like where to set up, permits, campfires, staying dry, staying hydrated, bears, blisters, etc, 6. Hike out. Whoever does the best job presenting those things gets the most views/subs... until there's a collab. Then everyone wins by increasing exposure across everyone's channels. I already subscribe to several of you, mainly from your interactions, not your content or "the algorithm" (I found Eric via Miranda via REI). I'll be checking out some other folks on the list for the first time thanks to this video. Not because I don't like Eric's content and I want something different, but because I do like it, and if he thinks these people are cool, then they're worth checking out.

@charlieljungdahl2967 Ай бұрын

@@chrishughson4511 ye i agree but i found eric through @danbecker tho xD

@BackcountryExposure 4 ай бұрын

Those sunset shots and that star lapse though! Dang! What a rad group of humans!!!

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

We missed you out there buddy! Had a blast and it was certainly gorgeous!

@JoshuaJohnsonOutdoors 4 ай бұрын

It's really interesting seeing the contrast between each of these youtuber's videos. I think I like your story telling the most, out of the videos I've seen so far. Nice work.

@pivana 4 ай бұрын

Oh my heart! This storytelling and editing makes me feel I am part of the gang! One can really feel all the fun you guys had! Simply beautiful!

@MountainGirlwIPA 4 ай бұрын

Such a brilliant idea to get all the cool kids together. I so appreciate all the hard work to make this happen. ❤

@Iblk13 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for all of the incredible insights. Thanks to your tips in backpacking tv, i had great gear in my first backpacking trip in the kings trail in Sweden. And thanks to your new Chunnel i got inspired to plan a trip in tour du mount blanc this summer. Thank you for what you do, and i love your new long form editing style.

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

I'm so glad my videos have helped! And the TMB is so good, you're gonna love it!

@memathews 4 ай бұрын

Eric, you are a great storyteller and your camerawork just amazes me. This bts was a great cap on this OV event. I've watched most of the videos the group has put out, they've been entertaining and should informative on the gear and the personalities. I hope there is more future collaboration and that OV sends you a proper invitation next time so you don't have to sneak in the back door haha!

@jpriddle 4 ай бұрын

Loved what everyone in this group brought in their videos. But yours fully brought all aspects of the journey. AND answered some burning questions I had about the impetus of this gathering.

@kevinkreisher8287 4 ай бұрын

Where is Dixie from homemade wanderlust

@elund408 2 ай бұрын

Dixie due to health problems has not been hiking much. she is just getting back onto the trail.

@JHarv901 4 ай бұрын

Wow, what a fun video Eric! I have been following your videos and several of the others for years and to see all of you in one spot enjoying each other's company was awesome! Thanks for sharing!

@PaulBeiser 4 ай бұрын

Great job, Eric! Great to see this and the great synergy. Really missed your buddy Dan B. Take care! Paul

@obikedog 3 ай бұрын

So fun to watch the interaction! I watch a few tubers but of this group I was only following Justin. I saw one of Miranda's hikes a couple days ago so the algorithm has me now!

@carldwyer6058 4 ай бұрын

"isn't sponsored...flew me out" Ok, ok, I know what you mean.

@putrescentcadaver 2 ай бұрын

This was a great video! Kinda like you all had a blast. I bought one of the OV synthetic puffer jackets and received the free pillow. I still carry my pillow whenever i travel and I've had it 7 years

@jadasakura 4 ай бұрын

Miranda is the best 😂 and so are you Eric! Thanks for the great content

@Engearment 3 ай бұрын

What a fun video! I am so bummed that I missed getting to meet you and the other peeps at this event. It would have been amazing to share the trail with you. Love your work too!

@wanglelife 2 ай бұрын

So privileged to have the guy who made the tent hike with you :D

@lakorai2 4 ай бұрын

Eric leaving BackpackingTV and especially Miranda leaving REI was the best thing to happen to these creators. Eric Artz is destroying REI. And it's really nice to see Miranda trying out and reviewing cottage brands and stuff not sold at REI.

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

Thanks! If you can't tell, I'm having a lot of fun making videos on my own. Both Miranda and I have enjoyed the change of scenery!

@Feribrat99 4 ай бұрын

I quit watching the Backpacking TV channel after about 3 of the new one doing it, She is kind of meh, Just hard to sit through the videos with her doing them, no panache to her style. Maybe she will get better but I think they settled and did not enhance their channel with her as their choice.

@QuadzillaHikes 4 ай бұрын

First one of your videos I've come across, I really like the story telling and editing, very engaging!

@beeveedee9355 4 ай бұрын

Great group, but hey, where was Homemade Wanderlust? She was the first one to draw me into hiking videos. Clearly an oversight. 😊

@grimgranite 4 ай бұрын

You are amazing, friend! I loved every moment of this. So much fun!

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

haha thanks Gordon! You set the bar so high with your video. I had to do my best to compete!

@thetaysonwhittaker 4 ай бұрын

Extreme ownership telling the audience of our mishap inviting you 😳 As usual, incredible story and edit! Your the man! Even if your average at ping pong 😉

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

The people have to know when mistakes are made. Thanks Tayson, I noticed you were on the sidelines filming the ping pong, which I think meant that you had already lost?

@AndrewB416 4 ай бұрын

Oh wow, behind the scenes stuff. It's almost like KZfaqrs are real people when they're not making content! :P

@timkirkpatrick9155 3 ай бұрын

What a fun idea take sealevelers to high altitude! Love it! Notice the automatic snore distance spacing. Neat seeing people I watch interacting!

@mountaineer5596 4 ай бұрын

No Dixie?

@hoagietime1 Ай бұрын

I used silicone caulk and make dots on the bottom of my sleeping pads and pillows so everything doesn't slide around

@SomeoneVx 4 ай бұрын

Ive watched two other channels here there good. You opened my eyes to more. Ill check a few more out . . But I must say your content is what I prefer! Keep up the good work!

@sheilahenry7279 4 ай бұрын

100% agree!

@QuirkHikes 3 ай бұрын

Jason is a genius bringing all of your great personalities together. Love the comradery, smiles and personalities. Happy Trails

@SebOevre 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for being amazing! So jealous of you to go on such a fun trip! Stay awesome and keep the content coming!

@lenoredisman3192 3 ай бұрын

Loved this, I think Dixie should of been with this group too.

@mattjosh69 4 ай бұрын

Would have been really nice to see more of the group chat around the fire at night, if think it’s the one thing that pretty much all hikes leave out. An it looks like such a great group of people, I could watch a whole hour of just that.🙏🏻

@TiggerTreks 3 ай бұрын

The campfire is sacred…what happens there stays there 🎉😊

@suegill2079 4 ай бұрын

Fun video! All my favorites together.

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

Can you tell that we had some fun out there?

@christopherstransky9581 2 ай бұрын

Maybe Tbland should share a few channels with us that would complete the color wheel? Or did I miss the meaning? I know outside of some sherpas I’m not aware of any. Or maybe criticize KZfaq for not providing more equatable search results.

@antnguyen 4 ай бұрын

Wow, that @9:49 Timelapse, dude!

@Floki1624 4 ай бұрын

I would love an uncut entire-time video of this trip from whoever filmed 24/7 :) Loved OV for a long while now.

@Slow_poke_hiker 4 ай бұрын

All-Star Line-up: Beards and Braids

@RainerGolden 4 ай бұрын

Great video Texas-based actor Eric Hanson!! Love your channel!

@jeremylawson8872 2 ай бұрын

So glad that you didn't have Den Becker with you guys - I appreciate your content so much more. He flips flops so much on gear, and brands. You make it more about the activity/ adventure.

@Mike_Blanda 4 ай бұрын

Bro yall a hoot! I love how you advocate for everyone to succeed on the YT platform Eric! You’re definitely an inspiration brotha. How’d you get that pillow to stay lol, I have the same pillow and the oblivion pad, and my slides like an ice cube 😂 (We definitely appreciate how funny you are as Justin mentioned)

@TBland-ir8kl 2 ай бұрын

Hmm.... the color wheel is missing a few shades.

@sherrierifenberg2199 4 ай бұрын

What a fun time with fellow YTubers! TY!

@StephenSkoutas 4 ай бұрын

Love these multi-creator collaborations.

@billybert3506 4 ай бұрын

Hey Eric, Thanks for this post. Entertaining as usual, and helpful as well.

@yourejustjelley 4 ай бұрын

Looks like so muuch fun. We got home to montana last night. We road tripped 21 days! Alot was in that area! How cool. We joked, it would have been amazing to run into you. Apparently we werent as far apart as i thought!

@davidweidemann7275 4 ай бұрын

cool video, thanks Eric!

@ervinslens 4 ай бұрын

Absolutely brilliant presentation. This was captivating and professionally put together!

@StuntMulisha 4 ай бұрын

Great video as usual. Can’t wait to watch everyone else’s perspective on their channels also. When’s Dan’s video dropping? Lol😂

@1anita1m 4 ай бұрын

How fun....Beautiful views. 😍 Thank you so much for sharing. 😊

@jerryfife2015tacoma 4 ай бұрын

I enjoy your videos very much. How did you like using the outdoor vitals one person trekking pole tent? I've been considering getting I so I did purchase the using the link you provided. Thank you

@sandralutz-rodriguez2864 4 ай бұрын

That had to be such a rad experience

@2eNNeAlanna 3 ай бұрын

Hi, first time here in your channel and already subscribed. I’m planning camping and hiking solo female (I thought I was brave, but I’m freaking scared already) and I would love to hear from you and the other KZfaqrs as well (if possible) what do you do with your old gear when you upgrade to a new/better one? I’m accepting donations of your stuff too, please 😅 seriously!!!!! Thank you 😊

@thepandaknows 3 ай бұрын

When I've traveled with a group of photo friends, we all just yell "BANANA" any time one of us gets in another's shot. Efficient, gets attention, and helps us keep our heads out of our viewfinders ;-)

@ACBC11 4 ай бұрын

Great collab! If you’re able to share, was this shot in the water canyon wilderness? Thx

@andr101 4 ай бұрын

What any of these big youtubers didn't really tell me is where to buy Outdoor Vitals backpacks in Europe.

@TheTrailDancer 3 ай бұрын

This was amazing!! Missing Dan, Darwin, plus others!!! Elaine’s videos are the best ever!!!

@TheJkilla11 4 ай бұрын

I'm pretty certain that Miranda is a feral human....

@wolfeadventures Ай бұрын

Tent looks almost exactly like GG The One.

@ryanpgiron 4 ай бұрын

Another awesome collaboration.

@kellymccarter6032 4 ай бұрын

Where was Jeff p?

@Funkteon 4 ай бұрын

At 0:22 - Why is no outdoor KZfaqr's heroes guys like Harmen Hoek or Kraig Adams or Erik Normark? Those three are the absolute GOATs of cinematic hiking footage spanning hundreds of kilometers... Their channels are about the artistic possibilities of the adventure and not about trying to sell outdoor gear.

@RainerGolden 4 ай бұрын

I think it's a pervasive misconception that any of the KZfaqrs in this video, plus others, are concerned with selling anyone anything. People have questions about gear and so KZfaqrs with access to gear try to answer them as best they can. Really that's it most of the time. The truth is that KZfaqrs just want to make their audience happy, and they endeavor to do that in their own way. Sometimes it's by recommending a cool product, sometimes it's by showing an inspirational adventure.

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

I love Harmen and Kraig, don't know Erik. But I get lots of questions specifically about gear. It's expensive and people want to feel like they're getting the right stuff for what they want to do. A lot of us out there are just trying to be as helpful as possible. As for why those guys weren't there, I couldn't tell you. I know Outdoor Vitals invited quite a few other people too. Some just couldn't make it.

@Funkteon 4 ай бұрын

@@RainerGolden I guess my frustration with these KZfaq videos comes from years of watching influencers promote gear designed entirely for hiking on well-defined, marked trails. I wish there was just ONE channel focused on long-distance hiking across unmarked terrain, where there aren't convenient stops like gas stations every 40 miles. When I solo trekked across the Caucasus Mountains during the winter a decade ago, I had to conserve my food for 6+ days at a time. I wish there was a KZfaqr who also did this...

@BouwmanAdventures 4 ай бұрын

The crossover event of the decade! 😂🙌

@browsman2328 3 ай бұрын

Justin’s channel is the channel I go to most and I’m not even Canadian.

@lindab8774 4 ай бұрын

Great video! Love seeing those KZfaqrs. Hello Amanda!!!

@lindab8774 4 ай бұрын

I meant Miranda (autocorrect 😠

@Stewbphoto 4 ай бұрын

Its like MTV hiker real world

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

plenty of shenanigans!

@skyblue-lb9kr 4 ай бұрын

Big Fun! and loved the sunday church music :)

@Spotog28 4 ай бұрын

This is where it’s at! I love watching your videos while I’m on my route delivering the mail

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

That's so cool! Glad to hear it.

@seattlegrrlie Ай бұрын

Putting up this new tent can't be that hard... Why it leaning? Where this extra pole go?

@KhurshidsChannel 4 ай бұрын

Amazing video. Thank you for sharing. 👍

@BouwmanAdventures 4 ай бұрын

This is super fun. Love it!! 🫶🙌

@tridoc99 3 ай бұрын

I would definitely have accidentally tried to get back in the wrong tent after a late night bathroom break given that every tent looks the same.

@michaelvosbein7524 4 ай бұрын

Brilliant marketing. Bravo!

@tinad2847 3 ай бұрын

Weirdly, I just watched this video after returning from a trip to the same area (and flying into the same airport). This video was posted while I was there…to meet 4 friends for day hikes (and a little biking) in and around Zion NP and Bryce Canyon. Of course, that means that y’all wouldn’t have been there when we were. But, fun stuff nonetheless. 🤓

@nilesdelta8636 4 ай бұрын

Is that heaviest without the bag!? lol

@peterjohnson6273 4 ай бұрын

That was fun. :>)

@jmax850 4 ай бұрын

Where is Dan!? You, Miranda, Justin, and Dan are my Mt. Rushmore.

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

I armwrestled Dan for his spot on this trip. So... thank you! I'm honored to be lumped in with that amazing crew!

@trakyboy5128 4 ай бұрын

It's almost like being on the PCT 😂❤

@iliansanchez9992 4 ай бұрын

All my favorite youtubers together that's great ❤

@tiannagangloff4457 4 ай бұрын

I love these collab videos! 😊❤

@inthehouse1960 4 ай бұрын

Tennis is a great band. They're on my Spotify playlist. Great content, Eric. But why with the PBS and Roku TV shows etc.. do you only have 31k subscribers? Come on, people. Show some love.

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

Tennis is the best band of all time! Also, I left the production company I worked for to start my own channel. So I started over about 8 months ago.

@Penny-mk7fv 4 ай бұрын

I recognize none of these people other than Justin and the OV guy. 😂

@CraigCalabrese 4 ай бұрын

good day worked out last night got up put the full pack on did fast hike out across the desert to canal and back fast pace ready fredy FEELING GOOD HAVING BREAKAST post hike

@Rygor2440 4 ай бұрын

Great video! What’s the song at around the nine minute mark?

@Protect-Privacy 4 ай бұрын

🎻 for Dan in the thumbnail. 😢😂

@MrSportdiver 4 ай бұрын

That jacket from OV looks awesome!!!

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

The jacket is great!

@WSGustafson 4 ай бұрын

Do you mind sharing the trail information?

@Funkteon 4 ай бұрын

At 1:51 - I can't believe the LDS cult members in Utah called that place 'Zion National Park' - It's a true testament to how geographically and intellectually insular religious people in the US are.

@TonyStark-or3er 4 ай бұрын

Loved this episode!

@ericwilson4553 4 ай бұрын

Did you love the zipper access on the shadowlight?

@kimb8348 4 ай бұрын

Really enjoying everyones videos.

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

Everyone has a different take! It's fun to see.

@thisguy7201 4 ай бұрын

We need to get "Uncle or Grampa" Dan Becker on board😂😂

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

haha yes!

@LucyBarnard 4 ай бұрын

Yeah. That was pretty cool. 🤘

@jimizxztheorginal 4 ай бұрын

I've always wanted to go to St. George, Utah to skimboard the rivers

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

Skimboard the rivers? Like the Santa Clara? Or the Virgin? Didn't know you could do that.

@jimizxztheorginal 4 ай бұрын

@@eric_hanson Yeah the Virgin River is famous in the super niche sport of "inland skimboarding"

@musingwithreba9667 4 ай бұрын

That must have been an amazing trip! Great group of people. Poor Bryce...I watched his video the other day. When you asked how he is and he said "fine" I said out loud "he's lying!" Go watch Bryce's video.

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

It was honestly so much fun! But yeah, both Bryce and Gordon had a tough time and never told anyone until their videos came out! They toughed it out big time.

@musingwithreba9667 4 ай бұрын

@@eric_hanson I'm not familiar with Gordon, but I may just have to go look him up!

@Putzinator 4 ай бұрын

Anyone know what trail this is? Or area? Like South of Zion or...? Love St George and that Navajo Sandstone. Would love to go backpacking there! (Sorry if I missed it in the video)

@eric_hanson 4 ай бұрын

You get there through Colorado City, south of Zion. Head up through Water Canyon. Good luck!

@Putzinator 4 ай бұрын

@@eric_hanson That was perfect it popped right up! Thanks so much!