Exodus is Over - The Raw Truth of Why We're Closing the Doors

This comes with a heavy heart and disappointment. We are forever grateful for everyone, and everything.

[@mikevernacchio5384]

To be honest. I’ve been an exodus fan for years and years but have never bought a single thing. Seen all the content and been a big fan. Just something to think about. Maybe don’t sell cameras and arrows anymore but keep making content because you guys are great and I think people like you guys.

[@InOutdoorsLLC]

I came here to say the same thing

[@NickP-c4q]

My thoughts exactly. Rotate to a KZbin Channel, they have over 109k subscribers to start. Perfect opportunity to grow this new business.

[@bhunter3850]

Yes I agree. Since they already have a social media following, they can definitely continue with their careers. Maybe just rebrand and become content creators and grow your business through sponsorships and selling arrows or other various hunting products.

[@DME1030]

I have followed your channel for the last few years and do not own an Exodus camera or anything from Exodus. However, I really enjoyed the consistent podcasts and the whitetail cribs episodes. I think Whitetail Cribs was one of the best series I’ve seen related to whitetail on any platform. I rarely comment on any YT channel but wanted to make sure to leave my two cents as I’m sure this is extremely tough news for you guys. Goodluck in the future!

[@justinjhauser5110]

This is tough. Great group of guys, great company, great products. Unfortunate and unfair turn of events. Exodus will be missed in the hunting community.

[@MrJimbo1212]

Jake, Cameron, and Chad ....incredibly sorry to hear this....All 3 of you are class acts caught in the cross fire in one heck of brutal industry... Be proud of your efforts and all three of you will land on your feet moving forward in whatever you guys decide to get involved with next... Will miss you guys and thanks for all your efforts and content.. Peace

[@Sonnypeterson111]

I really do appreciate you guys! Your videos and cameras helped me harvest my best bow buck this season (7x5). God bless gentleman!!

[@huntfishandgrow4140]

Sorry to hear it yall. I just want to say I really enjoyed the content yall made. Whitetail cribs, the bill winke interview, etc. And thanks for sponsoring the folks you did. I wish you all the best

[@frankmontelongo2119]

Sad to see you guys go. We always look forward in seeing what your cameras provided.

[@kenyerg1745]

Best of luck 2 u guys. Hope you keep your land podcast going I've enjoyed everything you've put out God Bless and I'll send one upstairsfor you.

[@bobamerican755]

Sorry to hear the news guys, while I haven’t had your cameras your KZbin content has been exceptional. I hope you guys continue to occupy your niche as content creators. The trail cam radio stuff, whitetail cribs has all been great I’ve learned a lot from your sessions with other hunters and scouting series.

[@ericjeske7328]

Geez man. I’m sorry to hear this fellas. Keep your heads up and keep pushing on. These challenges make a person. Stand, face it, and fight the adversity. You are all good people. Challenges come for a reason, it’s a test and you guys can beat this. Fight on for tomorrow. Respect you guys.

[@NPLife]

I just closed the doors on my business of 9.5 years the end of November. I put blood, sweat and tears into it and to have it not work out is devastating. It’s a scary thing having to basically start over, but what other choice is there. Just keep moving forward!

[@Mo75149-j]

they just bought don higgins whitetail master academy, i think they'll be fine

[@captureoutdoormedia]

Thank you for everything over the years. Best of luck in the next chapter

[@Flightofthearrow]

Never had a camera but always enjoyed whitetail cribs, God Bless, James 1:12

[@bigwhitetaildreamsllc3965]

Sorry to hear this horrible chain of events. No one does a podcast like this when they have to close the operations for any reason. Speaks to all of your integrity and character. Hopefully the announcement and podcast can relieve some of the stress and pressure that you have been under. My feeling is that the three of you will feel like the closing of Exodus is very much like the death of a very close and important friend. You will need to manage the grief in the same way. Your health and mental well being is what is most important now. Take care and move forward as you can. You are all superstars, things will work out, no matter how murky they might seem right now.

[@reidzr2s10]

Man guys I am sorry to hear this. I wanna say keep your heads and be proud of yourselves for what you did accomplish over the last 10 years. I own two Renders and they by far the best cameras I have owned. I pray for the Best for you guys and somehow I believe that you guys will have success going forward in whatever you end up doing. May God bless you guys.

[@joshtrauger3088]

much respect to put this out. i dont think most companies would. wish you guys the best in the future. ive learned the hard way, hard work doesnt always pay off. you still need outside helpful opportunities

[@theeverydaybowhunter]

That’s such a shame guys. Loved the products and the service you provided to me. Thanks and good luck moving forward.

[@ExtremeElementOutdoors]

This may be the end of Exodus as a product company, but not the end of what each of you will accomplish. The commitment and effort each of you put into your craft is unmatched.

[@citrus602]

You guys have been exceptional in your motivation, work ethic and efforts. Guys, I’m so sorry for the sh*t-show you’ve had to go through. Stay strong brothers. You guys produced a SUPERIOR product, likely the highest quality product on the entire market and were undone by unethical external forces. It’s not you…it’s THEM.

[@Mo75149-j]

Reconyx are the highest quality longest lasting, but exodus were good for a imported cam

[@burksoutdoors8391]

Guys, you have created a well known brand and have a huge following. Keep on keeping on, maybe not is the camera space but your smart, hardworking and trusted by most. Don't give up when you've came so far, Pump out arrows and anything else you can think of and trust the people to help support you. Lick your wounds and focus. I would be extremely excited to have the brand you feel is a failure, reset an best wishes.

[@jakemcdonald97]

I’ve been low before, couldn’t see a way out. In hindsight, the toughest parts of my life have become the most profound in shaping me. Plod on fellas, I feel for you.

[@MasterBuckProducts]

There are so many things going on here…3 awesome guys getting screwed by big companies, extorted, and plans fell through. We’re always working to someone else’s drumbeat in business especially the hunting industry. I met you three in Harrisburg and you’re all solid. I wish there was a way for us to work together in another part of the industry to get great products to hunters. I feel so bad for how things turned out knowing how all the work and $$$ you invested in. I’ve been in the same boat and it not a good feeling as I can sympathize and empathize with you. You have my number and I have yours. Hopefully we’ll connect and take a different path. Would look forward in working with you. All the best. JB

[@preacherpilot]

Your cameras have been absolutely fantastic, and getting to meet you guys at TAC in PA last year was a real treat! I'm sorry to hear that your endeavor isn't profitable enough to keep going. I wish you all the best in your future pursuits!

[@joehorton01]

I never had any exodus cameras but I did love your content. I looked forward to it. I hope that you all can stick together and at least keep us updated on your goings ons. Like you said we feel like we know you as people and friends. You are good people. Hold your heads high and the sun will come up tomorrow. If it don’t we won’t have any worries

[@johnaustin4312]

Exodus hold you head up. Y’all have been great to me. Look to Jesus for help.

[@markhall1169]

Sorry to hear fellas. Wish yall the best

[@JasonCarnahan15]

It’s better to of tried and failed , than never have tried at all . Heads up move on to the next venture!!

[@michaelstacy7660]

Never bought your products. Love the podcasts . When you guys come back I’ll do it for you guys you’ll be able to make it happen

[@GoneHuntinbutlerfarmoutdoors]

I feel your pain. I went through the exact same thing about 1.5 years ago. You pour absolutely everything into something and circumstances beyond your control absolutely snatched the rug out from under you. On top of everything your loosing, you are letting a lot of other people down that put there faith in you. It’s still wrenches my gut to this day.

[@g-man2228]

Guys what do we do about service for our Cameras? Are they worthless now?

[@SidetrackedHuntingApparel]

Tough video to watch. Been a fan of Exodus ever since the beginning, take time to read the comments and understand what a great industry your team built and understand how much of a difference you made inside the hunting industry. Your team pioneered modern day trail cameras and put my home state on the road map. I have full faith that although Exodus may be no longer, keep continuing to be within the hunting industry, you three have gained the respect, integrity, and trust among all true bowhunters and Americans. Your fans have your back in whatever decisions you may make. Remember... a man's word, and a man's desire to never give up will outreach and go way further then fiscal prosperity. Keep charging forward, hope to see you three around.

[@jriz6519]

Thank you guys for your honesty and sincerity.

[@trailbruizer4194]

Loved your videos and still rocking your arrows! Best of luck to all of you!

[@philostroski1965]

Sorry to hear this guys. Loved your products even with the new app issues. Best of luck

[@craigtusler4560]

Best of luck to all of you. Definitely will miss the podcasts.

[@stanleyboc5776]

You built something great. Sorry this happened. I’ll support whatever you guys do next. I do hope you keep the podcast and KZbin channel that was great on its own. Best of luck in your future!

[@davetoms63]

I hate to hear this happen to anyone. I'll pray for a smooth transition for all of you in whatever future endeavors you all pursue.

[@urbanxbow5431]

I never purchased any cameras just because of the price point, but man it’s sad to see yall go! Whitetail cribs has been one of a kind. You guys are seemingly genuine dudes. Wish you the best

[@BlueCollarOutdoorsUSA]

This is why we need to bring manufacturing back home especially in the outdoor industry… yes it costs more but this shit doesn’t happen and I am 1000% ok with paying more seeing that MADE IN THE USA on it! Sucks to hear this been loving your products for 5+ years til all this went down and all 5 of my renders & rival quit working and paid for them all for months

[@thatdude8344]

That's why you don't fuck with China.

[@matthewdefee171]

I can't imagine how difficult and terrible this result feels. I've never pulled the trigger on launching multiple personal businesses because I'm honestly scared of this exact outcome. Success can often be drawn back to the choices a company makes, but as you clearly illustrate, success is rarely entirely in your hands. It's hard to take such a big risk when you can do everything in your power and still come up short. At least you guys gave a genuine effort and put your all in it. Thanks for everything you've done to help and provide a fundamental service to the hunting community. You guys will be okay in the long run.

[@ashtanga2000]

I still have a camera that I need to send back for a hardware upgrade. Help?

[@tjdoherty9914]

Good luck to all of you guys. Keep grinding!

[@taylorjackson7908]

So sorry to hear this news!

[@thetristateagent]

hate to say it because i've enjoyed following you guys but when i seen a trail cam company go to offering arrows, this is what I predicted when I saw that news. However, I have no doubts, this is not the end of Exodus

[@steveboggs2595]

Lord …I have been following you guys forever and your podcasts …praying there are options for you to stay in this industry and pivot so podcasting and KZbin or something to generate revenue

[@brianlenneman5032]

Sorry to hear that guys!!

[@oggiesoutdoors]

Hate to hear this but it explains a lot of what happened to your customer service the last few months and not answering the phones. So Thanks for Owning your mistakes and explaining it all. I need to see if I can possibly get the battery tray back for my Render that I sent back a couple months ago and you guys repaired. After watching the video I was just going to buy one from your shop but it only shows you have the Lift battery try left in stock. Thanks for building a Great Camera

[@kimberlylevin2191]

Good luck guys! Sorry it didn’t work out. Know how much you must’ve put into it. As others have said, small business is very tough but heads up & move forward! 🙌🏻

[@patrickfarris8048]

Absolutely loved the whitetail cribs series!

[@dirtnapgear6349]

I’m sorry to hear this fellas. I know you all worked hard and stressed for years. Tip of the cap to you all.

[@mikeschichtel3868]

Not trying to rub salt in the wound but I bought 4 cameras in 2020 and could only get one to work. After several calls and a bunch of time I was told to send them back for a refund. Not we'll figure it out, just send them back. Selling garbage for twice as much as your competitors and not providing service is why you are failing. $1400 for 4 cameras in 2020? Spypoint was $170 each with lithium battery packs and they actually work. Tactacam is $160 with solar panel power packs and they work. I wasn't planning on going there but there's my 2 cents. Sorry to hear you're closing 😢

[@redman4bills]

Another example of why you should not do business overseas. Said it yourself. Your hands are tied to take legal action after investing millions.

[@forgerat]

Am I gathering that you guys had functioning cameras, decided to turn continued revenue from your existing customers by making them update to the new system and they got burned?

[@2CanTan]

I hope it’s not that and they wanted money from the app and they get the profits from Monthly fees. Moultrie owns their app and they don’t pay a 3rd party. My home security uses a 3rd party app so I understand their idea. Why not make the money monthly off your cells service when your competitors are or you will stay low on the cell cam battle. Bushnell , covert , tactacam etc have their own apps and make a part of the monthly fees. I pay $150 or something a month to Moultrie and they get some of it , exodus was getting 0 by not having their own app so they were being left behind on money revenue

[@jeffcarr470]

Terrible news guys! Hate seeing this happen to such a great group of people. Keep your heads held high and be proud of what you accomplished. Wish the best for you moving forward!!!

[@natebennett6840]

I dont comment on many videos, but this 1 hits home. Local Ohio small business, blue-collar work ethics, i supported wholeheartedly from the start and referred friends to the brand. I applaud the effort to get the company out there nationwide and be successful for our hunting community. No one could offer that 5yr warranty, and thats what sold me, a company that could stand behind their product. In hindsight, i wish you wouldn't have screwed with arrows, wish you would've stuck with SD cameras like the bulletproof Trek, and the business model shouldve started overseas and ultimately moved here after the brand was established. People would've paid the price for that USA (OHIO) logo. I wish this wasn't the end of Exodus, but all things happen for a reason. Learn from this goat rodeo dealing with overseas companys that think they got you by the balls. Show them whos in charge and make them wish they never dealt with real blue-collar business. God bless your future and hopefully the return of Exodus!

[@randysteiff6321]

The arrows didn’t put them out of business Einstein

[@2CanTan]

I’ve never bought the cams bc price, but I love the podcasts and the info on cams and short educational vids by yall on myths and ways to run cams better. Not as much money on that side , but I love y’all’s brand for the videos and i run over 30 cells of other brands , but I use tactics and methods from this channel if that counts for anything.

[@ChristopherLaky]

Sorry to hear guys. Stay strong.

[@MrChiumiento]

I can speak for a fact about your customer service because I called you guys just to ask a question about broad heads and arrow fight and Chad himself personally called me back and chatted with me about this and I hadn’t yet at the time. I did buy arrows from you guys and they were the best arrows I had ever had up to that point. I’ve loved them and I still love those arrows and thanks to you guys. I now work with Firenock and Dorge and I only promote well now only his company I was promoting you guys as well, but obviously I can’t do that anymore But now we’ll say as of today I only promote Firenock arrows and components. But back to what I was saying, Chad himself personally called me back and gladly had a half hour long conversation with me on the phone about the flight of an arrow and broadhead and many other questions I had asked and he was more than happy to answer them. So I myself want to thank you guys for putting me on the track that I’m on now which is I feel I’m one of the best arrow builders in my state and I would be willing to put any of my arrows up against anybody else is in my state and you guys were a big reason for that so thank you.

[@travisethridge4062]

Small biz is hard. I own a small biz and unfortunately seem to have to pay to stay... The oligarchy does not want you to exist. So...

[@kevinfowler6065]

Gosh I’m very sorry to hear this!

[@ryanallen6083]

Never used your cameras. But I LOVE all of your content!!

[@kenyerg1745]

Have you reached out to the big guys? Maybe they will buy you out? Your name has value as well as your reputation. There might be value in something your not seeing I sold my business number to a competitor and my equipment to another and my name and client list to another. I hope the best for you.

[@markbrandt504]

Is there a single cell cam company that manufactures in USA. Ill be looking for exodusUSA in a couple years when u get back on your feet

[@fergystuff]

Maybe Reconyx, at least they claim to be Made In The USA

[@charlesleblanc6638]

Good on you guy's for facing it head-on.

[@paquinsmountainmaple3535]

So what do we do with our cameras? Are they useless?

[@83East]

Man this sucks. You guys were great.

[@CharlesSmith-mf2qe]

God bless.

[@stevenculver6416]

I have said for yrs that doing business across the world will ultimately end in disaster. They don't care about you, they don't care if you are successful. All they care about is taking your money and will only do enough to keep you on the string and handing them money. When you outsource they aren't your products.

[@stdavis22]

sounds like you got scammed, everything is made overseas. I think you just over reached a bit with the app and not offering a standard trail cam without all the cellular tech.

[@alxfredrick]

Really terrible news I hate to see this. Wish you guys the best on your future endeavors.

[@jdubz18710]

So sorry to hear about this. Your company may fold but the work you guys have put in will continue to pay off in the outdoor space and success will follow if you stick together. Can you say what Asian country played the major factor in the demise of your company?

[@joepople7667]

My grandpa served in the Korean war. He used to refuse to buy any Asian products. I always thought he was just prejudiced. He always said, if everything is made in China, soon nobody will be able to afford anything cause nobody will have jobs. If Covid didn't teach us the lesson, the eventual failure of our entire economy will.

[@madisontownley8494]

I’m sorry to hear about your challenges. As someone who appreciates innovative trail camera technology and has been in the technology consulting industry for over a decade, I’m curious-did you conduct a thorough architectural review of the hardware-software integration during the initial design phase? It seems like many issues could stem from misalignment there. Off shore manufacturing is garbage. Wishing you the best in your future endeavors!

[@PartikleDestroyer]

I’ve never purchased any of your products but I’ve subscribed to your podcasts and thoroughly enjoyed them the past couple of years. You have over 100,000 subscribers, no easy feat. You might want to consider continuing with your podcasts and rotating your business into a hunting podcast only platform. Look at how successful Joe Rogan has become through his podcasts. Continue with hunting interviews, product comparisons, hunting techniques, deer, turkey, moose, bear, coyote, hog hunting etc etc.

[@kreggdanuser2963]

Sorry fellas. I have a couple dozen of your arrows and they have been great!

[@tylercagle1486]

Would y’all sell?

[@David-d4t8c]

What about the refund for lift 4k?

[@ExodusOutdoorGear]

We’ll be processing refunds

[@robertpettit2636]

This sucks but I have been down this road . All things happen for a reason move on to a new chapter.

[@richstafford1245]

Reason? Some guys are lucky and some aren’t that is the reason. The world is chaos. You don’t have a protector. There is no plan. It’s random. You step out the front door and it rains money. You step out the back and it rains shit. Believe that before you believe anything.

[@marcushibdon2415]

GOD BLESS. YOUGUYS

[@ddz2049]

The app locked me out and does not recognize my credentials for me to log on and un-renew. Meanwhile I am still getting charged for the monthly service.

[@matthewshimmel2890]

I've been getting charged for months for a service that doesn't work and can't get anyone to contact me.

[@randysteiff6321]

Maybe cancel it Einstein

[@jacobwhite3367]

So is my exodus camera and scoutek also not usable

[@ExodusOutdoorGear]

You can run your cell cameras on SCOUTEK

[@g-man2228]

@@ExodusOutdoorGearWhat about service?

[@Dan_outdoors89]

These were the best cameras hands down. I would beg to say they out compete the Spartans and reconx of the camera world. I only had the lift 2 SD but still best camera ever.

[@matthewshimmel2890]

Can someone from exodus contact me please?

[@2CanTan]

I totally get the move and why… they wanted money from the app and where they get the profits from Monthly fees. Moultrie owns their app and they don’t pay a 3rd party. My home security uses a 3rd party app so I understand their idea. Why not make the money monthly off your cells service when your competitors are or you will stay low on the cell cam battle. Bushnell , covert , tactacam etc have their own apps and make a part of the monthly fees. I pay $150 or something a month to Moultrie and they get some of it , exodus was getting 0 by not having their own app so they were being left behind on money revenue vs the others so your behind on everything including R&R that you have to have to keep up with new tech each year.

[@davewoodman-zd1uv]

Damn guys I have 4 of your cameras love them no problems. Bring it all home stay with scoutek for a little while longer get turned around make a great comeback....

[@mikeochs5457]

The lift was the best camera made I wish I had more

[@BrandonBarlowOutdoors]

I’m sorry Jake buddy. it will be good.

[@TurnRocks]

Anxious to see what yens do next. It will be great! Keep your heads up and keep driving!!

[@RichardWing4130]

Noooooo. I just found you guys like a week ago... I neeedd you.

[@Iowa_Whitetail]

BALLS!! Integrity. Honesty. Ive seen countless businesses come & go & ive NEVER seen a business go to this level & put themselves out there at the END. It sucks but these are “minor problems” in LIFE. Sucks for consumers & sucks far worse for the owners. Good people always land on their feet & I know u guys will. I’ve done stuff with Jake & I can’t vouch strongly enough for his hard work, skills & integrity. A LOT of businesses of all categories have suffered from China. The world suffered from chinas covid release & countless businesses have suffered from the crooked business China runs. They rip off our country, steal our intellectual property, use slave labor, devalue their currency. Wake up America- TRUMP is in and it’s time to bring things back to the US!!! 💪👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@this1duDe]

Lol. Trump is not your savior. China is retaliating against Trump for his tariffs.

[@dennybirchfield]

What now more outdoors gear u got arrows

[@TheWhitetailFreak21]

Hate this for you guys. Better things ahead!

[@BrandonHurley1983]

Love your cameras but you owe me money 2 months worth for 2 cameras would appreciate being refunded I’m sorry but I work hard for my money too

[@BigBuckReaper]

Damn pretty cutthroat aren’t ya…

[@BrandonHurley1983]

@ They could at least let me know something could not get in touch for 3 months and being billed when no cameras are active. I hate it for them and know they have bigger problems then me but communication is free

[@ExodusOutdoorGear]

We will be working through refunding customers.

[@bradleybailey9764]

Same here. Just auto billed for all my cameras the day before this announcement, and my cameras haven't been working/no status reports for over a week. This explains it. Scoutek sucked and was expensive. Had lots of connection issues with cameras last year. Good riddance

[@bustinbass78]

In the beginning, you had a great product. You let me down through communication. We want a reliable U.S. built product. If this is rethought with the mindset of your early mission statement I will always be your customer. However telling me my sim is installed wrong after many emails and literally hundreds of calls to even contact you leaves a bad taste. Get with one these youtube geniuses like tech ingredients and start again. If any of this is true you are so much stronger now.

[@oklahomaokie]

Sorry guys, Chad and Cameron have been inside my house, hunted on my land and I have used your cameras with great pride. I hate that the new app didn't work and deeply sorry that China gave you the screws.

[@ronniethompson8645]

Hate to hear you guys go

[@CWhite-eu7bp]

This can’t be real.

[@beaverstuffer]

i got 8 rivals rip

[@brob-zy8zi]

So it wasn't your hard work, business ethics, or cameras that failed you. It was an outside factor. You've grown and learned for a decade now. You'll be back at it I hope. Many people fail, some more than one time, before things go right. But it will be that much sweeter when it does. Good luck with everything you fellas do!

[@Horner181]

No reason to stop making content,the camera situation sucks but there’s Money to be made in the KZbin game still

[@thatdude8344]

Tacticam for the win!

[@this1duDe]

Tacticam sucks. Poor man's cell cam.

[@thatdude8344]

@this1duDe At least the firmware works. 😂