Dan is definitely a backpacker that represents us. Non-thru-hikers that just want to get out. We also live near him and have the same issue where we need to drive HOURS just to get to a decent trail.
I remember when Dan had about 100 subs and he reached out to me about backpacking at Pictured Rocks. My channel never took off, but he's done great. We are still friends on Facebook.
After my first backpacking trip 4 or 5 years ago, I was wrecked because of bad gear and low knowledge base. Immediately started researching backpacking and Dan's channel was the first one that spoke to me with information that I really needed. Just average guy backpacking, 1-3 nights at a time. Now I don't need his advice, but still love his channel because he's just an outdoorsy dad living his best life.
Any advice on how to get those first couple hundred or thousand subscribers Kyle? I have two videos out that are pretty interesting and well-made in my opinion, but how do you get over that initial hump of basically zero engagement?
Dan is definitely a backpacker that represents us. Non-thru-hikers that just want to get out. We also live near him and have the same issue where we need to drive HOURS just to get to a decent trail.
I remember when Dan had about 100 subs and he reached out to me about backpacking at Pictured Rocks. My channel never took off, but he's done great. We are still friends on Facebook.
nice to know that Dan can give it as well as he takes it. Seems like a solid dude.
Great conversation. Videos on economical gear are greatly appreciated. Keep shining bright.
After my first backpacking trip 4 or 5 years ago, I was wrecked because of bad gear and low knowledge base. Immediately started researching backpacking and Dan's channel was the first one that spoke to me with information that I really needed. Just average guy backpacking, 1-3 nights at a time. Now I don't need his advice, but still love his channel because he's just an outdoorsy dad living his best life.
Dan the man!!! What cool, funny dude!!!
He is really cool!
I'm in central Wisconsin and we have the ice age trail and the kettle moraine north and south sections. There's tons of places to hike
I remember that random parking lot meet-up video. Those were the days.
I think this is awesome! I listened to you give Dan crap from the beginning! I love both channels! Dan Rocks! Lol…
I love backpacker Christmas suggestions!
Great episode. Appreciate the insights to building a hiking channel - Advice in this niche is hard to come by.
Thanks Kyle & Dan!!
Thanks for listening!
I met Dan and Eric a few years ago seemed arrogant as heck but I definitely feel that in the few years since he’s turned things around!
I like Dan. He wrecked himself walking in the snow.....like, hard bad. I almost puked myself watching it. Way to shake it off DB! OR Zippy
I only know Dan from your jokes, seems like a sound bloke.
he is a good guy! thank you for watching!
Any advice on how to get those first couple hundred or thousand subscribers Kyle? I have two videos out that are pretty interesting and well-made in my opinion, but how do you get over that initial hump of basically zero engagement?
Keep making videos. The more out there the more they will show up on folks algorithms.
Im not a content creator but I wonder how much the analytics account for people lying about their age when they set up their account.
Re demographics skewing older: disposable income