2025 New Years Resolutions

[@colleendaniels6409]

Glad to hear your honesty. The reason I, and probably many others, watch your channel is because you are not whiny and “click-baity”. You make beautiful videos and your content is informative and inspiring. Looking forward to seeing more of your adventures on both channels.

[@mkramme]

Nice video, glad to see someone being so honest on being a "KZbinr". Hopefully this will be a better year for you and glad you are staying with it. You are very talented with video and photography and showing the beauty of outdoors!

[@jaystewart9947]

Jason, I’m subscribed to both channels and enjoy exactly what you’re creating for both. And for the record, the end result is exactly as you mentioned. Quality videos of a great, outdoor experience. Thanks for doing all you do and sharing your experiences out in nature as well as the info you share

[@kennyemhardt7027]

I am going through something similar but stuck in a 40hr work week. I can't escape due to a kid in college and responsibilities. However, your comment about your displeasure w content creators and the negative direction upset you. Just stay true to you and ignore the distraction of others. Your obviously successful and liked due to YOU. Don't lose sight of that. Love your content and don't change but to satisfy you and we will follow!

[@sethmvt]

Thanks for staying with your videos. I appreciate both your channels and the content you provide. Too many outdoor/camping/overlanding channels have moved to a point where the activities/lifestyle seems so out of touch and not realistic. My own ability to camp and explore aligns much more with your style and so I feel a greater affinity with your channels and content.

[@ExploringWithTheBz]

It’s hard to believe I’ve been watching your videos since 2018 or so, and you’re still going strong. I totally get the burnout thing. A lot of time and effort goes into making these videos that is lost on the viewer. Thank you for sharing your story and your adventures. These videos/short films offer me a sort of escape from the daily grind, longing for the next chance I get to be outside.

[@ramblynrocketeer]

Your unique approach to filming & editing motivates us to get outdoors! Thank you for taking us along on your journey!! Looking forward to the adventures & insight of 2025 will bring 🎉💥🎆🌲💚

[@RamblingRuters]

As a retired Army veteran I greatly appreciate your content on both channels Jason so much. I've been with you for yrs now, watching Daisy & Wheeler, grown old & the joy thru brought you. Your content brings a lot of peace, calm, and tranquility to me on a daily basis even when I re-watch your old episodes, as a disabled veteran with mental health issues it brings a lot of encouragement to me and I love being out in nature myself which is another reason why I went full in to my own KZbin channel as well for outdoor adventures & travels with my family. I can definitely understand what you were going through with take giving social media a break detox, sometimes it's necessary to reorient ourselves in the right direction where we need to be, absolutely nothing wrong with that and it's good that you recognize that and it took a step back. I know that I look forward to all your content this new year, happy New Year brother! 🤙

[@sylvainterret]

That's why I love your channel, Jason, you're wise and honnest with yourslef. Same to me, I try my best when I shoot my overlanding stuffs for my YT channel and the great & touching feedbacks encourage me to continue. The most important is to feel connected with who we are and do what we love. We feel that through your videos. Glad you want to keep your channel and get motivated. Yes it's takes time & energy to shoot oursleves and then edit the video, but I Know you're able to find a great balance between those shooting time and moments just for you.

[@mid.lifeadventurer]

I'm glad you are staying with content creation; I understand the frustrations of social media, since I do it full time. IG can be a place where you don't have as many loyal followers, it can feel like you're always having to post to stay relevant etc. Starting on KZbin the last few months has been a more creative outlet for me. The hard part is some of the negative feedback or feeling judged when you're vulnerable. It's so easy to focus on the one negative comment, instead of hearing the 100 positive ones. I keep reminding myself of the "why" I started it all to begin with and keep my focus on doing it for me. Even if my income depends on content creation, I still want to make it a space where I'm growing, learning and developing my skills. And that I keep it a place of peace, exploring nature and staying true to myself. Keep it up and remember your "why." :) Beth

[@rubensilva_]

Jason is one of those guys who is just a good person with no ego or flashy pretensions. And I will forever associate him with his dog, Daisy, who wandered off to die with the seeming intention of saving her owner the grief of seeing her dead body. I think about that every time I see a new video by Jason. And I wonder why Jason has not gone out and obtained a new dog because he doesn’t want to go through again that sadness of losing a dog-in some folks that is an almost crippling sadness.

[@blindspot_adventures]

Your channel has been a big inspiration and part of the reason I started my own channel. You tube needs more art, and art is the transferring of emotions.

[@andrewrolfe7733]

Jason - as many of the others have said in other ways, I truly enjoy your channels and have for many years now. It is not an exaggeration that many of us live vicareously through you and your camera lense. You were missed this summer and I'm so glad that you are back. Maybe think about planning a sabatical as part of your New Year's resolutions going forward. Might be something you just need to prescribe yourself on an annual basis. Good luck to you!

[@thomasreilly4156]

I have followed you for years now and I was wondering why the big break in content last year. Thank you for insight to your past year and I'm glad to see you are back. I love how you are honest with what you put out there. That is what separates you from the others. I'm sure you will find your work/play balance. That is a constant challenge for everyone. I look forward to watching you for another year.

[@johnwessinger2395]

Jason I have always liked your content no matter what you show. I don’t usually comment much but just want you to know I look forward to your content especially the camping ones. So keep on keeping on!

[@rogerrichardson2223]

Jason to tell you the truth buddy , I don’t watch anybody’s shorts , if it’s just a glance I can wait for the good stuff … it goes to my phone and don’t get watched , I always believe in quality above quantity …anytime , keep being you that’s what we love , from the good ole PNW buddy in Washington 👍

[@BradMangas]

You always have been a postive influence for me Jason. I completly understand your thoughts on these things. Stay strong fella. Wishing you a great 2025.

[@maingig1]

I hear you on the social media deal..... I'm 50 and had Facebook from 2009 to 2015 never looked back. I had Instagram for about a couple of days earlier this year and deleted it. My only social media use is KZbin and Patreon and that's probably too much! Lol! I need to find more time for outdoor stuff.....🍻🥓

[@grizzbuck]

Your comments and content timing of this video couldn't have hit anymore of what I have, also, been dealing with myself. Thank you for the inspiration. I've followed you for many years, enjoyed your content, and look forward to each one of "seeing you outside".

[@1990westfalia]

Jason, Nice reminder for everyone to record your thoughts and goals. I include three things in my journal; I will focus on; I am grateful for; I am letting go; and Be Present. Happy New Year buddy. Skillet

[@Pondsofpurple]

This video helped me to remember to write stuff down..instead of just doing electronic notes. I started my resolutions tonight...on paper which of course keeps me on track. Thank you 🙏🏾

[@martinrodriguz5348]

Heck Yeah I’m rooting for you Jason

[@Bethesda-fishing]

Keep going man. I love your videos.

[@keysonthego3663]

Looking forward to both your channels. Thank you

[@Michelle-li7fl]

2 of my 3 sons use an app to control social media use, they even keep their phones in black and white to keep enticement to minimum. It works well, you can set all kinds of parameters. Happy New Year!!

[@mtnbound2764]

ive also been embracing resolutions the past few years. its definitely been beneficial, even if i dont always follow through with all of them, its still better than none at all

[@tjkrueger2655]

I imagine the dichotomy of having starlink while out in the woods is surreal at times, and a dose of perspective of how ridiculous the content creator carousel is (and social media in general). I'm glad you're not leaving the space, looking forward to what you do next

[@joedeal8802]

Great stuff as usual. Please keep doing what you’re doing! You’re my favorite “van life” content creator. The nature content and camping is so enjoyable more so than the normal hum drum crap that is usually show cased.

[@wheelieking71]

Man can I relate to the last 1/3rd of this vid. I also own/operate a small biz. And burnout is real! I have found myself at the point a couple times now where the only thing that keeps me going is the fact that I know there is no way, now that I have been self employed for so long, that I could work for someone else. It can be a challenge to reinvigorate yourself. Anyway, I enjoy the content. Thanks for sharing!

[@jamesmorehead0099]

Love Love your content! You are my "Go To" channel of approximately 20 and you continue to inspire me. Keep up the great work!

[@JohnDoe-xm9ql]

One of great consistent channels out there. Thanks Jason

[@fredc.schulze6116]

I'm sure you have heard this from me and others before, your videos are inspirational & educational. Learned a lot from you - both with the van build and using our public lands. Thank you and happy new year!

[@paulmillen1758]

Jason, just keep doing what you are doing. You are an inspiration. As a 67 year old living in London, with a motorhome for travel, your channels are really interesting. Best wishes.

[@BrienWood7.3]

I do miss your wildlife photos or landscape photos you used to add in... keep up the great work!!

[@campoutwestus]

I really enjoy your honesty. Looking forward to your 2025 adventures (in the shop and on the trail) on both channels. Happy New Year!

[@muchomike64]

Sounds like a great plan for 2025. I'm fairly new to your channel and I've thoroughly enjoyed it. Looking forward to seeing your future vids and following your Van Camping adventures. Best of luck to you in '25!

[@davidmutschler9418]

Every time I see any of your outdoor stuff MAKES my day!!! Good idea of keeping in shape. Can go down hill fast. Much respect to you for Sharing !!! Hopefully see ya on the trail sometime !!

[@ghostmoto1]

Good morning from Ohio. I can understand how you feel about all of the click bait out there. Your channels are nothing like those and that is why I subscribe. I’m just getting started on KZbin and Instagram at 52 years old while working a 40 hours (or more) a week job. I’m still fumbling through trying to make quality cohesive content like yours - learning how to capture and edit. You talked about only watching informative and inspirational videos in 2025. Well, that is exactly why I watch you channels. Please keep inspiring!

[@rubenramirez8805]

I was locked in on your reels while you were talking about it. So addicting

[@cliff4769]

You’re not alone brother. Depression hits us all. With the absence of content, I was figuring your awakening was taking you down a path of which you needed to dial certain things back a bit. I hear ya on the shorts. They’ve got dopamine addiction down with social media. Happy to see you doing your thing. Stay frosty. WWG1WGA

[@jefftatchio6091]

Utah Jeff …. Here ….I am a UTube junkie , but I do learn a lot for the time spent from other people on camping and fishing. I do appreciate your videos and wonder why you are not getting more subscribers and likes. A New Year’s resolution would to do more videos ? Don’t give up !

[@tylergamester2179]

I agree. I would love to see more fishing videos. I would also love to see more details about your general location so I can understand if I want to go there. Whenever I'm watching your channel I'm usually confused about your general location.

[@HikerTV]

I'm with you on all fronts. I'm 10 years older than you and I feel the tide has changed in a NOT good way. Wasting so much time on FB and others. I've deleted everything else. And I'm setting limits on FB use time. So much time wasted, I'll keep face book but for only the family and friends connections. I'm looking at you tube for the learning and music aspect only. NO more shorts, time wasted that should have been for projects and builds. May 2025 be a GIFT that keeps us focused for the whole year. Cheers.

[@juancarlosbazanquintero9622]

I agree with your comments, man. You have my respect. Regards from Spain

[@EatCarbs]

I only made one New Year Resolution .. eat some bacon.. which I did yesterday and again today. Really feeling accomplished here. 🤣🤣 Thanks for the video

[@steverhodes3054]

Hang in there Jason 👍👍

[@OldGoatStillGoing]

Happy New Year. Sounds like a good plan. Remember, nothing comes easy in life. Stick with your dreams and it will all fall in place. There’s alway bumps in the road. Happy trails:.)

[@nicholashagen3295]

Hang in there Jason. Your content is enjoyed by many. Focus on yourself and your work. The world is too noisy.

[@TyMoore95503]

Happy New Year, Jason! 2025 is going to be a better year, I insist! 🙂 I had no idea you swapped your transmission and transfer case. That is so cool. Good for you! 👍

[@Gunge-vq2ik]

GREAT VID!!! HNY!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@greywolfoutdoors]

I really dig your thought process in everything you do. Big fan of both channels and looking forward to watching your great content in 25'!

[@slyflea]

Having to filter through so much social media content to finally find that which inspires speaks volumes to the direction society has taken. Mental health professionals have identified that social media is having a negative impact on people. States are moving forward with legislation that restricts access to social media for certain age groups. Common sense dictates that what is inspiring to one is not necessarily true for another. But on the larger scale social media has become a net negative for society. And along with this negativity comes depression, stress, etc. What I’m saying, Jason, is what you felt in 2024 was imminent. That’s not saying you were a negative part of the social media scene, which I believe a majority of your viewers will agree with. That you recognized the source of your depression, and discontent with social media in general, will be a tremendous boost to your efforts to continue creating content which inspires others. Your past struggles should bring clarity as you move into 2025, particularly since you have identified the source of your frustration and are making a cognitive effort to remedy it. Best of everything as we all move forward into 2025 together.

[@LivinUTOutdoors]

Happy New Year! Looking forward to a great year.

[@TechIsGods]

Happy New Year.

[@bergmichel]

Happy New Year!

[@roadshowcreative]

Great stuff. Keep it coming!! Happy New Year!

[@dlansburg2673]

Best of luck in 25! Merry Christmas

[@johnbrooks5211]

Just keep doing what your doing, your doing fine and I truly enjoy watching your videos. I have asked questions I hope my question didn’t bother to much. Take care and have a great new year.

[@lenward474]

You do great for yourself and viewers...drop those resolutions...do these...go camping,light fire, drink whiskey...rinse repeat...smile,life is good....

[@outlandharry]

I was sad about the amount of videos this year but I completely understand, the KZbin life can be hard on your mental well being. I'm very happy you are back and I can't wait for the future videos. You have inspired me to do a channel similar to this and I would not be surprised if you inspired many others to do the same! Keep up the great videos Jason! You will always have my support with any direction you take this channel. Also I'm very excited for the future Van Camping Videos, They are perfect. Happy News years!

[@Go4Corvette]

I canceled all my social media accounts like Facebook 10 years ago. KZbin for education and ideas only now. Good luck 👍 😊

[@ericisave]

Hope Jason will one day soon be able to upload content without needing the revenue from KZbin advertising. Like he has said before, if his subscribers just gave a dollar a month then no need for ads!

[@jaketuckeyimages]

Thank you for being honest about your mental health. It's something so overlooked.

[@marybethfields1166]

Happy New Year Jason from myself and husband from Ohio!

[@lapsteel2643]

Hey, thanks for sharing. If you like using pencil and your sketchbook you may like drawing in nature. I can tell its very healing and will stick yourself in the moment like hardly something else will. All the best

[@charbvin]

As always another excellent video... Amazing projects, and of course we all care about you and your overall metal physical health... Happy new years buddy!

[@LoveTribeOverland]

If you don't mind I have a few thoughts... just my view from the cheap seats. Yours was my first favorite YT "outdoors" channel. Much of what I do is inspired by you (not that my channel is anything in comparison) I completely understood your thinking when you started your Van Camping channel, your ideology was sound, but I worried about burnout... Ive seen a bit of struggle in your managing the overlap, which I can only imagine how difficult it must be to avoid. As I said, your ideology is sound, you just have to figure out the methodology... and it seems like you're aware of what you need to do. I'm excited to see how that works... because I love the idea of one channel being cinematically beautiful and the other being informative. I think the term "influencer" is not a title that you give yourself rather its a title that is given to you by your audience because you've earned it. You are a natural teacher... you willingly and so graciously share your knowledge. On top of this. You have a massive following.... whether you like the word or not... it IS what you are... your knowledge and your opinions are meaningful. What I think you are struggling with, is not the idea of being an influencer, rather... its the idea of being a "sellout". Believe me... as an average consumer of Overland/outdoor content, I've never gotten the feeling that you sell out. No one likes ad content, Ive never gotten the impression that you have ever endorsed a product that you don't completely believe in. People who take on the task of being a content creator for a living... have to pay the bills somehow...personally I think you've found a terrific balance of minimizing the impact of advertising in your revenue stream in a way where your viewers feel it..... that has to be a massive challenge. If you can't work a traditional job then this IS your job.... you'll need to make some tough choices about how to best take care of YOU. KZbin is designed to reward those who post weekly content no matter how good the content is..... if you miss that window, your traffic numbers will suffer... and that then affects you financially. If you need a break.... id recommend getting a couple videos either edited, or ready to edit so you can skip a couple of weeks then load quality content for several weeks in a row. That way the first video might take a hit, but your follow up content will make up for it? Its a lot to manage I can only imagine... make sure you make some time for you

[@skyepilotte11]

Happy New Year Jason. Appreciate your acknowledgement of life's struggles...I think everyone goes thru times like these. Living in a van can afford a person too much time to think of stuff that can depress. I think your photography is first rate and your drone work is well done . I'm glad you're back in the game...keep a positive attitude and keep those great camping vids coming. As an aside...your wildlife photos could be a line income, they're that good...just sayin. Take care man.

[@nolehopkins1077]

Love everything you produce buddy

[@lionessm235]

Excellent resolutions! 👌🏻 Are you considering another dog by chance? We were talking the other day about how we enjoyed the natural richness Daisy & Wheeler provided. Just a thought. Happy New Year!

[@COGirl444]

Always love your camping content!

[@GiorgosKyrou]

Happy new year from kozani city Greece my friend 🎉🎉🎉

[@quietkey2003]

Strength for you the new year for you, your van and the content that you want. Oh and you continuance of growth without the distractions. Peace.

[@denisgauthier3375]

Hello Jason ! Just to say that i like and enjoy all of your video on both charnel. Keep doing what you love most and maybe one Day i Will travelling soutn in thé usa to say hello but most of all to say thank you For thé inspiration that you share with us. Sorry For m'y english and from way North in Québec i wich you peace and dignity. ✌️

[@SoloHiker1]

Great video, Mahalo for sharing.

[@joecasarez7062]

Happy New Years 2025 Jassen! I really like your Channel and your Content. I'm sorry you have been feeling burned out or suffering from some Seasonal Affective Disorder (aka SAD). Sounds like you are almost ready for a Snow Bird Break in some warmer weather. But I hope before you go find some warm wildlife to film, that you will let us all know: What hatchet did you decide on? Or did I miss your Hatchet Follow Up episode? Either way, thank you for always finding a way to bring us along on another adventure with you.

[@buscampers]

Happy New Year Jason. I'm looking forward to your content on both channels as always.

[@sagebrushbob2321]

I seem to spend way too much time on KZbin watching the adventures of a few PNW "influencers". I really should stop, but I just can't make myself do it. Maybe I need an intervention, or maybe just more time "outside". 😂

[@charles17508]

Keep it solid and do you.

[@dalehamelin9538]

Happy New Year’s to you Enjoy watching your channel as it is a little bit more technical do it yourself type info. And really enjoy your destinations Cheers from Vancouver Canada

[@MichaelKilby]

Happy New Year! Thank you for the videos.

[@jasonnelson6197]

Great content, Jason

[@iamgeoffandthisismystory]

Happy new year Jason 🎊🤙🏻. Keep on keeping on man🤝🏼🇿🇦

[@oregonnative20]

... "far too feral ..." love it!! 😂

[@daneboro6847]

Happy New Year Brother!

[@jeffreyajello6046]

Appreciate you r honestly and ejoy your content!

[@patandjessicasjeepadventur3227]

Happy New Year

[@drott150]

You have very advanced metal working skills. I'd like to see more videos in detail about the software and hardware you use to design and cut the metal for your various projects - as they pertain to vanlifing. As an E series owner, I'm always looking for that type of content and the few videos you've shown of your work in this area are some of your best (yes!). So many vanlife channels concentrate on pimped out newish Sprinter, Transit and Promaster builds which are more expensive and largely out of reach for many aspiring vanlifers. The E series are the poor man's van and there is a real shortage of detailed content on these types of builds (and how many E series are still on the road? ALOT). Vancity vanlife just switched over to a new Sprinter, so his E series content will be dropping off. A good opening for you, I think. Same goes for the 6 speed transmission and the unique transfer case (both of which I didn't even know about). Also, it would be cool to learn more about the Holley tuning system in terms of how it works, how it's been working, and I'm very curious about the fuel economy before and after those mods. And reliability now that you've been using it for a good while. Otherwise on a more personal level, at your age now you should get a CAC test ASAP. Establish your calcium baseline score now. Based on your age and diet it is statistically very likely you have at least some plaque in your coronary arteries. CAC tests are inexpensive, around $100-$200 and sometimes insurance pays for them, but if not the out of pocket is definitely worth it. You want to know where you stand on plaque now, not later. There are things that can be done to slow or stop its progress including statins. But for now, do yourself a favor and get the CAC. It's totally painless, non-invasive (other than modest X ray radiation) and very quick in and out in 15 minutes. Good luck.

[@ryanmac1]

Excellent video dude. I always enjoy your videos. It might be useful to show how you make extra money sometimes. Your ideas may help some of us, we don't usually work 9 to 5 jobs living mobile. Maybe some tips and tricks would give us some motivation to open our minds to cool ideas that you have used to generate a little income. At least to fill the gas tank, lol.

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

We will see how you do…. LOL Just have fun with it buddy. Sorry the part time didn’t work out, but you learned you didn’t like working for someone else!

[@PrimalOutdoors]

It was fun chatting with you again on a regular basis. I do miss that part. Jason

[@CentralOregonSurvival]

@ absolutely, you are a wealth of knowledge. I will still be hitting you up on my van bro…

[@ScottPDX]

Keep up the good work. Personally I wish you would take your camera on fishing adventures too. I think that is a huge market you can suuplementally tap into, and it can be more vlog-one take content on this channel so less resources on your end.

[@maximumoverland]

Your channel has always been a true fan favorite for outdoors leaning adventurist, so my question is this....? If you're struggling with content creation, why don't you start traveling like Chris did from Venture 4wd did. I think your talent with content creation would be really inviting in exciting new places. It has to be incredibly hard creating content based on the same things and locations day in day out. As a long time watcher I can see the hardships in your delivery and production in 24' but I believe a new vision outside of your local area could really add fuel to your fire for inspiration. Just a thought, continue to stay strong and power through.

[@garya6647]

Thanks Jason. I was a member of Van Camping but I thought it closed down?

[@dalefourroux6402]

I like all your videos you do a good job. 🪓🪵🔥🇺🇸🥃🥃🥃

[@mikecowan8762]

God Does That...We're Not In Charge...Are We ????

[@davidwhitfield4129]

I haven’t seen Megan camping with you

[@nathanbailey1593]

Check out the book Digital Minimalism by Cal Newport. Good tips.

[@garyharnish2395]

💯👍✌️

[@lemarginalmagnifique8547]

👍 Super vidéo, motivante ! 🙂 C'est compliqué comme sujet les bonnes résolutions pour la nouvelle année, transformer sa vie, la réussite, trouver sa voie, un sens à la vie, atteindre ses objectifs, le bonheur, être heureux, etc. Mais, personnellement, en complément, je conseille le livre "RÉUSSIR SA VIE", de Nathan Stone. Il y a tout ce qu'il faut savoir, clair, pas de discours superflu, le top. Il cerne bien tous les aspects et ça peut convenir à tout le monde, c'est ça qui est bien ! 👌

[@stphns1737]

Sooo glad to hear you are planning to continue! Both of your channels are gems and I look forward to the new year's videos.