Eric Hanson

Subscribers 128K

Videos 148

Views 16.5M

Channels Like Eric Hanson

Eric Hanson covers backpacking, hiking, camping, and outdoor adventures, with a focus on education, gear reviews, and travel-oriented cinematic content. The channel features tutorials, field testing, and adventure vlogs, often comparing gear and exploring epic trails and national parks. Uploads appear to be frequent, with recent videos ranging from gear tests to multi-day hikes, and the channel averages around 88.2K views per video.

Results last updated 3 months ago.

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We found 49 YouTube channels similar to Eric Hanson

#1

Oscar Hikes view on YouTube ▶

90% relevance

Subscribers 84.4K

Videos 116

Views 21.9M

Appearances 21

SERP 100%

Similarity 83%

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Shares a strong overlap on backpacking and hiking topics (queries like backpacking tips, hiking techniques, mountain trekking guides) with a 90% search match, and similar content focus though Oscar Hikes emphasizes more practical tips, yielding an 83% content similarity.

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#2

Justin Outdoors view on YouTube ▶

85% relevance

Subscribers 130K

Videos 503

Views 27.3M

Appearances 15

SERP 89%

Similarity 82%

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Targets hiking techniques and gear-focused content (queries include hiking techniques, backpacking gear lists, camping gear testing) with an 85% overall match; substantial audience overlap but Justin Outdoors leans slightly more gear-testing style compared to Eric Hanson.

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#3

TheOutdoorGearReview view on YouTube ▶

82% relevance

Subscribers 751K

Videos 2.2K

Views 218.6M

Appearances 19

SERP 88%

Similarity 78%

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Converges on outdoor gear reviews and testing (queries: outdoor gear reviews, camping gear testing) with an 82% match on searches and 78% content similarity, indicating similar audience and content type centered on gear evaluation.

#4

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66% relevance

Subscribers 816K

Videos 296

Views 73.0M

Appearances 6

SERP 40%

Similarity 83%

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Shares interest in long, scenic routes and alpine hikes (queries: alpine hiking routes, hiking in dolomites) but has a lower overall match (66%), driven by a heavy emphasis on specific routes (content 83%) and a weaker search overlap (40%).

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MyLifeOutdoors view on YouTube ▶

65% relevance

Subscribers 1.2M

Videos 233

Views 141.6M

Appearances 11

SERP 41%

Similarity 81%

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Produces backpacking-focused content (queries: backpacking tips, backpacking gear lists, camping gear testing) with a solid overall fit (65%), high content similarity (81%) but moderate search overlap (41%), indicating shared audience yet broader or different emphasis in topics.

#6

Darwin onthetrail

65% relevance

Subscribers 354K

Videos 464

Views 52.3M

Appearances 9

SERP 36%

Similarity 84%

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Covers backpacking essentials and trail planning with winter gear (queries: backpacking tips, trail planning tips, winter backpacking gear); 65% overall match driven by 84% content similarity but only 36% search overlap, suggesting similar style and topics but less frequent targeting of core Eric Hanson keywords.

Content Landscape

Top competitors include TheOutdoorGearReview (82% match, 751K subscribers) and Justin Outdoors (85% match, 130K subscribers), both sharing overlapping queries such as outdoor gear reviews, camping gear testing, and hiking techniques. Oscar Hikes (90% match, 84.4K subscribers) also overlaps with backpacking tips and mountain trekking guides. Compared to Eric Hanson’s 128K subscriber base, these competitors vary in size, with TheOutdoorGearReview being the largest among them and Oscar Hikes the smallest. All three compete for similar search queries related to gear testing, backpacking tips, and hiking techniques.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Eric Hanson?

Oscar Hikes — 84.4K subscribers, match 90%; Justin Outdoors — 130K subscribers, match 85%; TheOutdoorGearReview — 751K subscribers, match 82%. All three channels cover outdoor activities and gear reviews, overlapping with Eric Hanson in hiking, trekking, camping, gear testing, and travel-focused outdoor content.

What type of content does Eric Hanson make?

Eric Hanson creates outdoor adventure content, focusing on backpacking, hiking, camping, and epic trails, with gear reviews and field testing. Recent videos average about 88.2K views, with various uploads including travel-style expeditions and gear evaluation, implying a similar cadence to weekly or biweekly uploads.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Eric Hanson?

We analyze Eric Hanson's recent videos, generate topic-relevant search queries, check YouTube search results, and compare the meaning of each channel's content to measure similarity. The result is a ranked list sorted by SERP overlap, semantic similarity, and search appearances.

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