YouTube Made Me Buy It! | Hiking Gear I Bought Because Of YouTube

[@john_kelley]

Had a lot of fun getting to be part of this collab! You are awesome, Franziska!

[@HikeOregon]

It was so much fun, thank you so much for participating!! Feel free to share on your social media now that it's live to the public.

[@pnwadventuresandgearreview8749]

Thanks for including me in your video and helping me get some exposure for my channel greatly appreciated.

[@HikeOregon]

Sure thing! Feel free to share this video collab on your social media.

[@AmyRoutt]

WOW. Talk about an amazing backdrop for your video!

[@HikeOregon]

I want to be back there right now sooo badly!

[@kenttheboomer721]

My list of things that have worked for me..... so far: Darwin- bidet attachment. Justin Outdoors- Trekology pillow. Homemade Wanderlust- SleepInGo air mattress. Lanshan 2 pro tent.

[@HikeOregon]

Nice!

[@ChuckDowe]

Great thoughts from you and your collaborators. I am glad to see that I am not the only person who has regrets about a hyped review of gear that just wasn’t for them. It’s the reason there are so many great cottage companies and options to choose from, to find what is right for you. Happy trails!

[@HikeOregon]

Totally agree! Thanks so much for watching!

[@cimarronwoo]

I like collaboration videos. Thank you. The item I use most that was influenced from KZbin is the Nitecore NU25 headlamp with the bungie cords (from Litesmith). It is super lightweight, dependable, easy to use, long lasting and fast charging, with 3 brightness levels and 2 red levels. Along with hiking and late evening neighborhood walks, it's great for the rummaging through the attic, working on the car, etc.

[@HikeOregon]

NICE!!! That sounds like an awesome headlamp! Two red light settings?! That's incredible!

[@WyrdBlogger01]

I have been using the CNOCs water system for years- an incredible piece of gear.

[@HikeOregon]

Me too! BEST water system!!!!

[@kimrobb1965]

Agreed and now they have a collapsible one liter collapsible bottle that I just ordered and love it

[@inoutsoccer11]

I’ve gotten so much gear from KZbin videos I’ve seen. I love the community aspect of this video and the collaboration. Liked and subbed! :)

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much for watching and for joining the Hike Oregon family.

[@ericsidolmind]

Oh wow, so many pieces of gear I bought because of KZbin. Favorites, my Pocket Rocket Deluxe, Dutchwear folding sit pad, my BeFree, and the Seeker 3 liter bag. One company I feel gets overlooked in the backpacking communities is Klymit. My Static V2 is only a pound. My Insulated V Luxe SL is very comfortable at 3 inches thick, and warm even in sub zero F conditions.

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks so much for watching! The pocket rocket is so great!!!

[@MauraTierney]

Great video, I love that you partnered up with the others. 👍

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you!!

[@huds5005]

My main water filter system was the Platypus 4l 2 bag gravity system still use for regular camping and long water hauls. Discovered on KZbin( from who I don't remember), For regular hiking I use the Befree and love it.

[@donaldgerig9515]

Nice video. Always nice to see/hear about gear. KZbin has "made" me buy gear for day hiking, backpacking, fishing, hunting and bush crafting. Gear buying seems almost addictive , huh? Watching Darwin, Dixie and others, I have purchased the Sawyer Squeeze, Micro Squeeze and Mini and the BeFree water filters. Recently purchased two CNOC Vecto 2 L bags. Pair them with the Sawyer Micro Squeese for a gravity system (great). Like the Micro Squeese on top of Smart Water bottle for my pack (compact fit and decent flow rate). Merino wool Buff (for cold head and holding inflatable pillow from slipping). Leukotape Tape (haven't tested yet). Hiker Hunger Trekking Poles - Kate Cloud, aka Feathers. And, many other items. I tend to pick the gear I thinks matches the hike/trip I am going on - or just what I like at the moment.

[@HikeOregon]

Nice :) Thanks so much for watching!

[@Shine13373]

I own 2/3 of these items lol. Love the BRS stove. If I had to add one it would be the Nitecore NU25 headlamp (with the UL headband). Just over 1.1oz and charges off my battery packs.

[@HikeOregon]

Someone else in the comment thread mentioned that headlamp too!

[@Shine13373]

@@HikeOregon it's a staple on r/ultralight over at Reddit.

[@katblackmountain6091]

Fantastic Video! I bought lots of gear because of KZbin and I have quite a lot on my Amazon Wishlist still.. Thing is, all the Thruhiker gear is mighty expensive!!! I am a section hiker. But I do like camping and car camping so I try to stay light and multi use, but not extraordinary expensive. I would love to see more of this kind of content!!

[@HikeOregon]

Same. I don't have lightweight thru hiker gear, as tempting as it is to get, I just simply cannot afford it. So I'm middle of the line, section hiker, typical base weight of around 16-20 pounds.

[@katblackmountain6091]

@@HikeOregon but I love, love, love watching those videos. And one can dream and buy some things here and there or good substitutes ;) I have everything I need for a backpacking trip, because of youtube. We still get outside, we still have mighty good gear and we still enjoy our little trips. And, to be honest, they all pretty much carry the same stuff.

[@mobilewintercamp7515]

Sawyer Squeeze, CNOC Vecto , Lone Peaks,Tarptent Rainbow and Seek Outside Titanium collapsible wood stove. All work and I’m happy 😊

[@HikeOregon]

yay!

[@anonymouscommenter2278]

The Dan Duston X-Mid P1 tent. This tent does not sag when it gets wet. The Great Divide Trail trip videos on his KZbin site are a bonus.

[@HikeOregon]

Nice!!

[@Josephhikes]

I think every piece of gear I have . I’ve watch a KZbin video on that product. The gear I bought that I don’t use hiking is, the Showa blue water proof gloves Dixie used. Good water proof gloves. I just never use them hiking.🤷‍♂️

[@sueb860]

Got those too thanks to Dixie. I use them for cold and wet weather hikes and also to fetch water in cold temps. Good multipurpose item!

[@perryburger1547]

This is a great video - I enjoyed the concept and hope to see more! Keep up the nice work!

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks so much!!!!

[@tonyabrowninghikes]

What a great Collab! Id say my fave gear I bought because of youtube is my food bag from Granite Gear, I heard about from backcountry banner. The least fave is the trekology type pillow. Lot's of reviews but it just didn't work for me. So I went wit follow bigfoots suggestion and got a nemo filo elite pillow and I love it. Ill add Jeremiah Stringer and John Kelley are great! been following them for awhile.

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much! I am so glad you enjoyed this fun collab :).

[@annsolce572]

Because of KZbin videos I learned about Cottage Companies. I now have a Six Moons Lunar Solo that I'm looking forward to using this spring.

[@HikeOregon]

Nice!!!!

[@oregonrain4249]

Hey... that was good. Enjoyed your friends' thoughts. 👍

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much! I am SO happy that you enjoyed the video.

[@WilliamDahmen]

Moved from the Sawyer mini to the Sawyer Squeeze and now to the Katadyn Befree 1L. Each move was based on KZbin recommendations. The flow rate is a game changer at camp or while filtering mid-day.

[@HikeOregon]

Nice!! Yes flow rate can be so frustrating when it’s slow.

[@MegaMastiffman]

Sick filming location wow! I had to rewind several times because I was looking at it and wondering where I would go up

[@HikeOregon]

The pass you’re looking at I crossed the day prior to shooting this video.

[@ursulaanne]

I bought a naturehike sleeping pad that may have been recommended by you in an older video. Its lasted through several years of use and has just now started to breakdown so I will be looking to replace it soon, but it worked great for me. I bought the sawyer squeeze mini and I hated it, i switched to katadyn be free water filter and I love it.

[@HikeOregon]

That's so awesome that is lasted for several years. At that price point you can't really beat that!

[@unpavedexplorer338]

Hello my friends, very nice collaboration video. Take Care.

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you 👍

[@travelscoutsunplugged]

Great collaboration! Loved the video!

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kristymoore7052]

I bought the CNOC because of you tube and the jury is still out. Almost every time I have spilled water on myself because I haven”t threaded something properly or haven’t put the sliding lock on properly. I also have smaller hands so it is difficult for me to open the top with one hand to let the water flow in. I’ll try again over this summer, but I bought a hydropack to go with my katadyn and that so far is easier.

[@geoffmprice]

Awesome video, thanks for putting that together!

[@HikeOregon]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

[@kristinegoodman7534]

Zpacks pack, quilt, trekology pillow, nemo x-lite pad... I'm sure there's more. I'm a sucker.

[@HikeOregon]

I’m a sucker as well, especially when I was shopping for my longer distance hikes.

[@kristinegoodman7534]

@@HikeOregon It's fun though!

[@theidahonian5321]

I never buy gear without running it by KZbin first. 🤙🏻

[@HikeOregon]

I do that now too. It’s very helpful to watch various reviews.

[@wurlabyscott]

I used to be subscribed to your channel and probably about year of searching backpacking items KZbin unsubscribed and never suggested anything from your channel, but today they show me your crampon video. Because of KZbin.!

[@HikeOregon]

Well that’s sad. I would love it if you would resubscribe and join the Hike Oregon family. 💜

[@wurlabyscott]

@@HikeOregon oh I did, KZbin seems to be a mess

[@HikeOregon]

Agreed!

[@heathbarry6015]

A sol escape bivy (don't use, didn't last) Snugpak jungle blanket Latest edition was trying out a square tarp

[@HikeOregon]

Nice!!!

[@gail-thetinklebelle604]

Very COOL! Thanks for the tips!

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching!!

[@paulahavens2764]

great show thanks hope you do more like this. I am ok so far but what I had a problem with is things missing or broken sealed packages lately.The product I ordered are good quality and I would order again.

[@HikeOregon]

Oh yikes, broken seals on food items? I would return that shit!

[@sk-wx1cf]

Thanks for the video. One thing I got on Darwin's budget recommendation: HydroBlu Versa Flow filter (Sawyer copycat). Similar to Sawyer but works better, e.g., threaded at the outlet end for backflushing without syringe. It has worked well for me. A thing that didn't work very well: the CNOC 2-liter water bag. I sliding clip is hard to get on and off and it leaks around the threads. Definitely not trustworthy for carrying water on the trail, but it is ok for collecting and filtering water into other containers.

[@HikeOregon]

I agree with the slider on the Vecto bag. It’s very hard to open and if I fill it too full I end up spilling water when I try to open the bag because it’s so difficult to slide.

[@LadySekhmetDJ]

Do you have an older version of this? I had the same problem and it’s a known issue with 2019 version where there’s a notch on the threads that’s leaking. I did not have an issue on my first backpacking trip, but did have an issue after a year of being in storage. It was very odd. I contacted CNOC since it was under a year old, and they gave me the 2020 version that works SO much better.

[@kristymoore7052]

Totally agree. Glad it’s not just me. I’ve been soaked 4 out of 5 times. Would I carry water in it on my pack? No way. I have the hydropack now for that.

[@paddle_hike]

Great video! Great gear too ... Purchased many too hahaha

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@donnajean72]

Really enjoyed this video. I have to admit, pretty much everything I own I saw on you tube first. Definitely the vecto was the result of youtube. And ex officio underwear because of Dixie haha, (they really aren't that special). I'm also looking for an OR echo hoody I think Jupiter had in his video. The lips for the pot made me wonder if there is an attachment like that that would give the pot a pour spout? I have a minimo and I spill water whenever I pour because there isn't a pour spout.

[@HikeOregon]

I have not seen a spout type attachment before but you're right, that would be an awesome invention!!! I'm so glad you liked the video, and thanks so much for watching!

[@donnajean72]

Oh, i forgot I bought several Outdoor Herbivore meals because of your review, as well as a Nomadik subscription.

[@HikeOregon]

I love outdoor herbivore!!!

[@ntfd60]

Ditto on the BRS 3000t. KZbin's "Dixie" on Homemade Wanderlust gave it a thumbs up...who can argue with that.

[@HikeOregon]

It's a little unstable for my taste, but if you have a narrow pot it's really the perfect stove.

[@ScottKent]

Little sucker failed me in high winds, 15 degrees Fahrenheit, at 4,000 ft altitude. Soto Windmaster that I was testing did great however...that pressure regulator is great.

[@lakorai2]

Paria ReCharge XL, Duraton X-Mid, Marmot Limestone 6p, Exped Downmat....

[@elieelkhoury2733]

It’s good to learn from others.

[@MrCampos503]

I tried snowshoeing potato hill because of your KZbin video

[@HikeOregon]

Nice!! Did you love it??

[@csteve11]

Great concept for a video. Much of my gear is KZbin inspired including my Garmin Mini that I saw in your review. Garmin if you are seeing this sponsor her!

[@HikeOregon]

Aw 💕

[@TheTrailDancer]

Girl when did you film this? LOL You know I live in Bend and the mountains are covered in snow :) KZbin gear I bought and love: Cascade Wild Ultralight Table KZbin gear I bought and it didn't work: ZPacks Duplex! I love and prefer free-standing and double wall tents! :):

[@HikeOregon]

This was filmed in August in the Sierra.

[@TheTrailDancer]

@@HikeOregon Ya... I looked familiar.. :) Awesome vid concept by the way!!!

[@HikeOregon]

I’m so glad you enjoyed it.

[@HikingHarter]

Oh yeah, I bought a mora knife because of KZbin. I have never taken it on the trail, it’s a great knife but it’s overkill. I actually bought a small Swiss Army knife that has nail clippers that work awesome....wait for it....because of KZbin 😁 That little knife is what I take and it works great, covers all the bases and is super light. Great video idea and loved the scenery behind you.

[@HikeOregon]

I love my little swiss army knife too. It's so little and has everything you could need on it. A knife to cut your summer sausage or cheese, a toothpick, tweezers for splinters, etc. It's great!

[@aaronfuentes5919]

Splitting wood is probably the only advantage of the Mora. I use my big knife as a poop trowel as well. 💩

[@cynthiaenglish2736]

Fantastic idea - love to see more examples - part two?

[@HikeOregon]

I’d love to do a part two. Any youtubers you’d like me to collab with for part 2?

[@camezcym4975]

@@HikeOregon Bit exclusive that

[@jkgkjgkijk]

The view behind you is insanely beautiful-- So jealous.

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you! The Sierra mountains are insane!!

[@Wondering_Fireball]

Every piece of gear I own. I’ve seen it on you tube, or on the trail

[@HikeOregon]

Hhahahah nice.

[@deniseflygirl]

BRS stove. I just wanted to see if it worked. It does surprisingly well. But I don’t trust it either: both the balance of a pot & I worry an o-ring will fail & start an uncontrollable fire, Lol. So I never use it.

[@HikeOregon]

I have the same issues/thoughts. It scares me and the pot is sooooo wobbly on it!

[@robertclark8044]

Dan Becker said his BRS has slow boil times and leaks.

[@robertclark8044]

Surprised you didn't like the Ghost Whisperer. Lots of people love them. Too pricey for me!

[@HikeOregon]

You should watch that video of mine. The ghost was a disaster on me. Lol

[@robertclark8044]

@@HikeOregon I just watched your video on the Ghost Whisperer. The arm pit area is too tight and the construction does not breed confidence. I wonder if the Ghost Whisperer 2 is any better? You dissed your body in the video. You are very attractive just the way you are. Hike on!

[@HikeOregon]

@@robertclark8044 yeah the jacket fit was god awful!

[@jkgkjgkijk]

Arms of Andes makes Alpaca clothing for hikers. It is pure, top grade Alpaca. They have a competitor that uses word salad to deceive the public with its Alpaca offerings. Not gonna name. If you want a next level base layer, check em out! I have no affiliation, just a consumer.

[@HikeOregon]

Sounds amazing. I’m pretty set with base layers right now but next time I’m in the market I’ll be by sure to check them out.

[@alexwbanks70]

Funny because almost everything I have that I actually use now is because of KZbin. I also use almost everything in this video, but definitely not the hot lips. If you use a titanium pot its not hot when drinking, just the coffee is. The hot lips doesn't cool the coffee. its a gimmick.

[@yokehuatgoh]

look what i didn't buy because of youtube

[@stanselan7722]

Chair zero, BRS stove love 500ml titanium pot it’s to small for me and I probably won’t use it again

[@HikeOregon]

Yea I thought about buying that pot but it’s more like a large coffee mug rather than a pot big enough for me to make oatmeal water and coffee. I’d have to boil water twice.

[@taterhater7419]

i use the 700 m works good for me. my brs was only $9, strange.

[@littleceasar9351]

0:18 is why this is the best intro on KZbin...

[@HikeOregon]

Aw thanks!! Most people actually exit out of the intro and never even watch the video.

[@littleceasar9351]

Hike Oregon I’ll admit that I first clicked on your videos because you are so cute, but I have been enjoying your videos immensely. Glad I’m not the only one who doesn’t dig the ghost whisperer.

[@HikeOregon]

Way overpriced and doesn’t fit well at all. 👍🏼

[@timberg7377]

Great video

[@HikeOregon]

Thank you!!

[@Steverinomeister]

Where where is this???

[@HikeOregon]

My clip? Was filmed in the Sierra at Rae Lakes.

[@carocarp5]

I am going to make a video. "The women I fell in love with because of KZbin!"

[@HikeOregon]

Hahahhah I have a crush on a few youtubers that’s be a funny video.

[@HikeOregon]

I’m already married 😁👍🏼

[@CanadianTexaninLiguria]

If its on youtube it must be good lol. Lighter is not always better.

[@lakorai2]

Bought allot of stuff from Dan Becker, Outdoor Gear Review etc etc. That BRS stove sucks though. Super unstable. Bought the Firemaple FMS-116T instead

[@imgadgetmanjim]

How many bought because of the comments. I looked up some of the stuff. May buy soon. I buy a lot of stuff because PaleohikerMD.

[@HikeOregon]

Nice 👍🏼👍🏼

[@tc556guy]

I think that it's kind of funny that none of your cohorts would admit to buying any high dollar items based at least in part on KZbin research that then turned out to be bad choices. You at least admitted that the jacket didn't work out for you, and the Ghost Whisperer is not a cheap purchase item. I was hoping that they would have admitted to some big three purchase mistakes. It maybe they won't admit that any of their big three items have ever been influenced by reviews on KZbin.

[@HikeOregon]

I’d love to do a part 2 with some other KZbin folks (im open to suggestions) and I definitely have a big 3 item to mention.

[@BackcountryPilgrim]

The thumb and title!!!

[@HikeOregon]

I'm assuming it's good? :)

[@tristanbrendon9620]

OMG 😍💋 💝💖❤️

[@HikeOregon]

Thanks for watching!