How Backpacking YouTubers make money...and is it okay?
I dive into all the ways backpacking KZreadrs get compensated, from KZread ads to gear reviews to sponsorships, and more. I also weigh in on the Backcountry.com scandal and how I feel about KZreadrs being sponsored by them and others.
01:34 - KZread Ads
03:36 - Affiliate Links
05:30 - Free Gear
10:05 - Patreon
12:18 - Brand Ambassador
14:01 - Sponsorships
GEAR I USE AND RECOMMEND
- Garmin InReach Mini satellite messenger: amzn.to/2Y9kbOz
- Helinox Chair Zero: amzn.to/2vL3kFA
- Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape tent/poncho: amzn.to/2UQQ78b
- Outdoor Research Helium II rain jacket: amzn.to/2GM5xFM
- Exped AirMat HL sleeping pad: amzn.to/2Lb6Ovr
- Nitecore NU25 headlamp: amzn.to/2LfvG5v
- Columbia Silver Ridge Lite hiking shirt: amzn.to/2UPPETP
- Opsak odor proof food bag: amzn.to/2GWnnHD
- Leatherman Squirt PS4 multitool: amzn.to/2XX1TA4
- Deuce of Spades trowel: amzn.to/2DTnLo9
- Suunto A-10 compass: amzn.to/2VD3rS6
- Therm-a-Rest Compressible pillow: amzn.to/2WfBn4r
- Sawyer Squeeze water filter: amzn.to/2Lb8sgB
- CNOC Outdoors Vecto water container: amzn.to/2GPPBCz
- Sea to Summit Mosquito Head Net (w/ Insect Shield): amzn.to/2YcTCaF
- Anker Powercore II external battery: amzn.to/2vGTFzO
- Saramonic SmartMic microphone: amzn.to/2VRpyEC
- BOYA BY-M1 lavalier microphone: amzn.to/2VNvu19
*At no cost to you, click the links above, buy your stuff, and Amazon will contribute a small portion of the sale to my channel. Win-Win! Thanks, all!*
Filmed on a Google Pixel 2 with BOYA BY-M1 external mic
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Welcome to my random musings on all things backpacking. If you haven't already guessed, my name is Dan. I was bit by the backpacking bug in 2014 and since then haven't gone one day without thinking about my next adventure. I'm from Chicago, a great city but...not so much known for its bountiful backpacking opportunities. Nevertheless, I haven't let that stop me from enjoying the outdoors. Hope my videos leave you with one or two takeaways, or even better, inspire you to head out on the trail. Thanks for watching! Have fun out there!
- Dan
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love watching your video. have being super curious on light trails when multi days back packers passing by thanks for the insider view will sup port your channel！！.
I agree with you on pretty much every point, especially not supporting backcountry. I will shop at Amazon before them
Glad to see you back, Dan! Regarding social media influencers and advertising, the FTC is cracking down on folks who are doing paid advertisements but not disclosing that they are paid advertisements. So to your point about losing credibility with consumers, this can also get influencers in trouble with the feds if they aren't handling their disclosures correctly.
@DanGoesHiking
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Joe! Very interesting about the FTC. I didn't know that. All the more reason to be transparent about paid promotions.
I have just come across your channel and this is my first video of yours. So far I like what I see and you have a new subscriber. As a new KZreadr, taking advantage of some extra free time right now, this is all great info for me! So thank you for this content, keep it up!
@DanGoesHiking
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks! This is a good time to start a KZread channel. It's why I got back into it (nothing else better to do! 😁)
Very well said!
@DanGoesHiking
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Hector!
Well done!
Don't let dan becker see this video😂
@BackpackingWithJason
4 жыл бұрын
Backcountry Adam 😂😂
@arcana1973
4 жыл бұрын
He's a shill. I stopped watching because you can tell he's just trying to gain "influence" and try to make it his job. Someone else pointed it out to me: he's always got the vibe that he's trying to sell you something.n
@murphragous
4 жыл бұрын
Dont let backcountry.coN see your handle. They might sue you too, just like the boy scouts!
Ok now I want to know who's being sponsored by Backcountry.com.
@DanGoesHiking
4 жыл бұрын
I'd tell you but that'd take the fun out of it 😁 Although you probably already guessed one of them...
@murphragous
4 жыл бұрын
This is exactly the reason i subbed here and unsubbed the "Other Dan".
Enjoyed the video. I’m not sure about monetizing yet. My channel is so small I’m not sure if it’s worth it just because of the taxes I would have to pay on it. Lol. Cool video and I enjoy your channel Dan. The kid laughing at the end 😂😂
@DanGoesHiking
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Jason! I guess nothing is free from taxes! And yeah, my daughter loves laughing at my misfortunes 😄
Wow! I had no idea about any of this. I am locked down at the Mackinaw bridge, be safe. Btw towards the end, was that shadow a iron Mike?
@DanGoesHiking
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! And no, it's actually a painting of a hiker at the top of a mountain. Stay safe!
I HAVEN'T GOTTEN ANY FREE STUFF DAN wait, my channel sucks, doesn't it ugh fine
I avoid Amazon. They are creating a monopoly.