Harmen Hoek

Subscribers 447K

Videos 41

Views 40.2M

Channels Like Harmen Hoek

Harmen Hoek covers adventurous solo and silent hiking journeys, spotlighting backcountry treks in diverse environments through cinematic visuals, ambient soundscapes, and evocative music. The channel leans toward in-depth hiking adventures rather than tutorials, with a mix of long-form solo expeditions and wilderness explorations, frequently featuring multiple-day treks and extreme environments. Uploads appear irregular but substantial, with recent videos showing high view counts (often hundreds of thousands to over a million) and an overall average around 503K views per video.

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#1

Outdoor Boys view on YouTube ▶

79% relevance

Subscribers 19.3M

Videos 493

Views 3.4B

Appearances 12

SERP 79%

Similarity 78%

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Both target extreme outdoor adventures and backcountry exploration, with strong overlap in searches for backcountry hiking and desert hiking expeditions (79% search match) and similar community interest, though Outdoor Boys more frequently features large-scale, extreme expeditions (78% content match).

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Eric Hanson view on YouTube ▶

78% relevance

Subscribers 128K

Videos 148

Views 16.5M

Appearances 13

SERP 69%

Similarity 84%

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Shares a focus on silent/desert hiking experiences and Patagonia-related trekking, with substantial search overlap (69%) but differs in content emphasis toward cinematic, reflective hiking videos (84% content match).

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Justin Outdoors view on YouTube ▶

77% relevance

Subscribers 130K

Videos 503

Views 27.3M

Appearances 12

SERP 72%

Similarity 81%

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Both channels emphasize extreme cold camping and isolation/solo hiking themes, showing high search alignment (72%) and strong content similarity (81%) despite Justin Outdoors occasionally exploring more off-trail routes.

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Madison Clysdale view on YouTube ▶

70% relevance

Subscribers 711K

Videos 230

Views 204.3M

Appearances 11

SERP 69%

Similarity 71%

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Connects through high-altitude and desert trekking content, matching on searches (69%) and delivering trek-focused coverage (71%), though Madison often centers on Himalayan-style treks and altitude challenges.

#5

World Wild Hearts

68% relevance

Subscribers 341K

Videos 384

Views 63.2M

Appearances 6

SERP 63%

Similarity 70%

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Similar emphasis on Patagonia hiking and independent trekking journeys, with notable search overlap (63%) and content alignment around trek planning and solo adventures (70%).

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Kraig Adams

67% relevance

Subscribers 816K

Videos 296

Views 73.0M

Appearances 7

SERP 39%

Similarity 86%

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Shared interest in silent/solo hiking and independent trekking routes, evidenced by a high content overlap (86%) and substantial search alignment (39%), indicating a strong audience cross-over with a focus on solo, contemplative trekking.

Content Landscape

The top competitors are Outdoor Boys (79% match) and Eric Hanson (78% match). They share overlapping queries with Harmen Hoek such as backcountry hiking, extreme cold camping, desert hiking expeditions, and silent or solo hiking themes. Justin Outdoors (77% match) also competes on extreme cold camping and off-trail/isolation hiking topics. Harmen Hoek has a smaller subscriber base compared to Outdoor Boys (447K vs 19.3M) and Eric Hanson (447K vs 128K for Eric Hanson), though all target similar search queries around multi-day hikes, high-altitude trekking, and remote wilderness exploration. World Wild Hearts (68% match) and Madison Clysdale (70% match) further indicate overlap in patagonia and high-altitude trekking queries. All listed competitors emphasize independent trekking journeys and long-form wilderness content, aligning with Harmen Hoek’s focus on solo, extensive hiking adventures.

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#7	67%	Scotty's Gone Walkabout	83%	188K	42%	4
#8	65%	Paul Messner	78%	217K	46%	4
#9	65%	Oscar Hikes ▶	79%	84.4K	44%	9
#10	65%	Darwin onthetrail	76%	354K	48%	6
#11	63%	Mike Wanders	87%	54.7K	27%	5
#12	62%	Xander Budnick	87%	1.9M	26%	7
#13	62%	Eze Adventurer	86%	66.5K	26%	4
#14	60%	Alexander Silence & Solitude	82%	7.7K	28%	2
#15	60%	REI ▶	77%	448K	34%	2
#16	60%	Better Hiking	83%	9.3K	26%	2
#17	60%	Kevin Wild	83%	22.1K	25%	5
#18	59%	Magnus Midtbø	75%	3.4M	37%	3
#19	59%	Jon Conti	81%	41.4K	27%	6
#20	57%	BackpackingTV	81%	146K	21%	4
#21	56%	Whipper Media	75%	73.3K	29%	2
#22	56%	Backcountry Pilgrim	79%	18.3K	23%	2
#23	56%	FOX NATURE	69%	55.1K	36%	4
#24	56%	Mowser	76%	33.6K	24%	4
#25	55%	I Suck At Hiking	76%	10.4K	24%	2
#26	55%	FTA Adventures	78%	78.8K	21%	2
#27	54%	Steve Wallis	73%	2.1M	26%	1
#28	54%	TEDx Talks ▶	67%	44.2M	35%	2
#29	53%	GearJunkie	71%	27.3K	26%	1
#30	52%	VICE	70%	19.1M	26%	2
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#32	51%	Ryan Shirley	70%	834K	21%	2
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which YouTube channels are most similar to Harmen Hoek?

Outdoor Boys — 79% match, 19.3M subscribers; Eric Hanson — 78% match, 128K subscribers; Justin Outdoors — 77% match, 130K subscribers. All three channels focus on outdoor adventures, hiking, and camping content similar to Harmen Hoek.

What type of content does Harmen Hoek make?

Harmen Hoek creates solo hiking and camping videos, often in extreme conditions, as shown by titles like 8 Days in Yosemite’s Backcountry, Solo Camping in -30ºC Heavy Snow in Canada, and Crossing Utah Alone in 115°F Heat. He uploads frequently, with recent titles having hundreds of thousands of views (e.g., 414.3K, 68.3K, 323.5K, 209.2K, 245.4K), and an average around 503.1K views per video.

How do we determine which channels are similar to Harmen Hoek?

We analyze Harmen Hoek'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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