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Title: Youtube
Post by: Moreandy on 18:53:25, 03/11/18
Does anyone subscribe to youtube to follow any walkers and if yes which would you recommend to watch  O0
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Post by: Ralph on 21:04:24, 03/11/18
Although it's all American Trails I do enjoy darwinonthetrail, some good gear reviews and cooking ideas. Plus some great scenery.
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Post by: Mel on 22:11:39, 03/11/18
Beefy on this forum posts some lovely vids on youtube.  Have a looksee in the Lake District board on here and see any topics that start [VR]..



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Post by: Ralph on 22:13:20, 03/11/18
Thanks for the info Mel
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Post by: bricam2096 on 22:16:58, 03/11/18
Beefy on this forum posts some lovely vids on youtube.  Have a looksee in the Lake District board on here and see any topics that start [VR]..

Not sure if it's just me but only his last few videos seem to show up and anything older than a month seems to no longer exist  :(
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Post by: Moreandy on 22:17:24, 03/11/18
Thank you will check them out  O0
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Post by: andybr on 10:30:44, 04/11/18
There are two channels I watch regularly, both coincidentally made by female walkers. In both cases the videos focus on the walking rather than equipment. I am not a fan of kit reviews at all.
The first is by the infectiously enthusiastic Abbie Barnes. I know that there are many on this forum who also watch her videos. I particularly like her National Trail reports.
The second is by an American lady called Jessica Mills whose channel is called "Homemade Wanderlust". She has produced some stunning videos on the big three US Trails which she originally released as weekly reports. She has also condensed the AT and PCT into single hour long presentations. She only finished the CDT a couple of weeks ago so it will be a while before a condensed summary of this appears. I do post videos on Youtube myself and this channel is what I would like to aspire to.
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Post by: phil1960 on 11:13:32, 04/11/18
I find 2 Feet Forward make excellent videos on You Tube and well worth a watch.
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Post by: Ronin83 on 11:51:24, 04/11/18
Yeh that homemade wanderlust is good. Bare in mind she mostly seems to be walking decent trails in nice weather so she will recommend gear which isn't appropriate over here, eg trail runners instead of waterproof boots.


And another vote for Abbie Barnes. Tough girl and always smiling.


Unlike a lot of YouTubers nowdays they don't use tits and ass or contraversy and debate to sell their vids
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Post by: gunwharfman on 14:25:26, 04/11/18
I sometimes took at Hiking in Estonia, the lady is amusing, she also does it by Tarp.
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Post by: Glyno on 19:27:53, 04/11/18
A favourite of mine...


https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCclkuph2trJAWa5bLzqHoQg
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Post by: Owen on 20:35:49, 04/11/18
This is really good for anyone thinking of doing the Kungsleden Trail. It is an hour long. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JmtE_5ZTwo


 Another one for walking Scandinavia is Heini Hefti he's done lots of video all over Sweden and Norway. The best thing about him is he doesn't do ANY walking along talking to camera, in fact there's no dialogue at all.
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Post by: Moreandy on 10:15:51, 05/11/18
Some great suggestions ,Thanks everyone here is some I watch


Gary Fisher
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuAe7TxKPt9pn6gOrpvvRwg

Jonathan Graig Guides
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs06SxbC8_92RwVYFof1g8A

Graham Saunders
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTZRdsqxmMcT6z4zerUPGxA
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Post by: astaman on 16:02:58, 05/11/18
Reinforcing what others have said Homemade Wanderlust and Abbie Barnes are both very good. Neither get too bogged down in reviewing gear although Jessica on HW does do specials on the gear she used on the three big US trails and elsewhere. They're quite good too.


My pennyworth - Blethering Ben - mostly day walks but very enjoyable.
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Post by: dank86 on 16:59:11, 08/11/18
I watch Darwin and homemade as well both great channels. We do need more UK based channels I reckon
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Post by: roughyed on 00:34:05, 09/11/18
I subscribe to 2 Feet Forward, Abbie Barnes, Darwin on the Trail and Homemade wanderlust, all great channels.

Others I like -

Wayne Fenton - British couple doing the PCT in the US.
Adventure Archives - Another USA one (sorry!) but a different vibe from most others, long videos and slow walking!
Dean Read - UK based, mostly around the Peak District.
Evan's Backpacking videos - US guy did the Appalachian trail this year.

Title: Re: Youtube
Post by: Celthedd on 00:38:58, 09/11/18
Does anyone subscribe to youtube to follow any walkers and if yes which would you recommend to watch  O0
Hi I've started recorded stuff due to be inspired by other vloggers on YouTube,my favourite is Head for the Hills and Annie Barnes.My channel is called 'Trails and Ales From Wales',not very professional but Hey no,it helps to share our experiences I feel.
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Post by: dank86 on 00:45:40, 09/11/18
My channel is called 'Trails and Ales From Wales',not very professional but Hey no,it helps to share our experiences I feel.


Another Welsh filmer/hiker! I upload to YouTube as well same name as on here
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Post by: Celthedd on 00:49:29, 09/11/18

Another Welsh filmer/hiker! I upload to YouTube as well same name as on here
Thanks for that pal,I'll have a look.
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Post by: Dovegirl on 13:56:02, 09/11/18
A channel I enjoy is
https://www.youtube.com/user/amib/videos
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Post by: Telluric on 22:35:47, 15/11/18
Been walking for years in the lakes but it was YouTube videos that inspired me to Wildcamp for the first time this year. My favourites include:


Andy Wardle
It’s all about the views
Scots Wildcamper
Dean Read
Abbie Barnes
Acedecss
Expedition Jack
Garn fora ratch
Mancamper66
Mrjaybeejohn
Outdoorenthusiast101
Paul Messner
Wildcamping101


Enjoy!
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Post by: April on 23:28:50, 15/11/18
Been walking for years in the lakes but it was YouTube videos that inspired me to Wildcamp for the first time this year. My favourites include:

Andy Wardle
It’s all about the views
Garn fora ratch

I watch their videos too  :)

They get a mention in this poem I wrote a while back

http://www.walkingforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=34781.0

Andy and Mr Views are at their best when they are together, the best double act  :)
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Post by: Telluric on 23:37:36, 15/11/18
That is fantastic, love it. Totally agree about Andy and Mr Views, proper marra’s. Made me lol when you said Mr Views was a part timer! Brilliant.
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Post by: roughyed on 03:15:28, 16/11/18
I think I fail at the prerequisites of being a youtuber... I'm not from the North East and don't carry 4+ cans of beer.

Great recommendations so far. 
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Post by: April on 08:31:56, 16/11/18
I'm not from the North East and don't carry 4+ cans of beer.

 :) The ultralightweight brigade would be tearing their hair out watching Andy Wardle's videos  ;) He takes what he wants to take, whatever it weighs and he doesn't bang on about the weight of each item.
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Post by: Telluric on 00:17:37, 17/11/18
Haha, absolutely, all of those youtubers have inspired me to get out more and do some wildcamping. I probably take more booze than I should, but I like to live by the philosophy ‘never drink more than you can lift’.