I recently discovered your channel and I really appreciate your down to earth way of sharing life. My husband and I tried the off grid life a few years ago in far West Texas. Unfortunately before we got our beautiful cabin fully finished, my husband suffered a blood clot and had a leg amputated. We sold our place and moved to S. Texas to be closer to family and friends. With the $30,000 we for got for our mountain place, we bought 1.5 acres near Lake Corpus Christi, put in a well (our biggest expense) and septic and an old 2 bedroom mobile home. We're both retired and our income is quite low, but have no debt. Our monthly bills are just over $300. We live a very simple life and we enjoy peace. I guess I share all this because I want people to know that it can be done. Thanks for sharing about the small channels. I enjoy them as well.
Keep on keepin' on sister. Doesn't this guy remind you of the old dog that can go lay down on the porch and sigh when the rest of the neighborhood dogs are barking at nothing? Peace...from within.
I like ‘Wayward Abodes’ channel and ‘Another Time Another Place.’ His dog River and cat Cricket are my fav. He takes his homemade house boat on the Tennessee River and it’s awesome. Waywards channel is sharing her van life struggle. Both different, both small, but both great channels. 😊 Enjoyed this channel too.
I've known Kenny since 7th grade and he has known my late husband since Kindergarten. His cousin was my best friend growing up. Saw him a couple of weeks ago at the Class Reunion. His mom had told me about his channel when I saw her at the grocery store and I've followed him for several months. He's done a great job on his trailer and his channel. Love his travels.
Indeed Lynette! In my opinion Kenny has not only one of the best channels but also one of the most beautifully edited ones. Thanks so much for your comment it's a great glimpse into Kenny as a person.
I’ve been wanting to convert a cargo trailer into a simple camper for a long time. Sounds like that channel will be right up my alley. Thanks for the recommendations and glad to see you’re doing well
Sweet Project Cars. Some of his videos made it big but you'd be surprised how well some of the stuff he shares actually works. You can help cut down on consumerism if you use his info. I guess in general just search up different items and things and actions you need to do and you'll find other cool channels as well. I think Lindey Glen is one of my other favorites. She was really good at ebay, still sells online but she's trying all kinds of different ways to make money now however her ebay tips still stand, still work. Very good settings for your store.
There is a guy that has a smaller channel about moving to the Philippines and living off of social security. Ex Pensive Expat is his channel. Glad to see the hermit do a new video and will check out the channels you linked.
Thanks a lot for the "Living Dirt Cheap Comfortabley" bump Mike. Hopefully I can live up to the sparkling words you've given my channel. I'm not for everyone and if some of the people find what I do interesting, great! If not, no big deal I realize everyone has different interests. I like to support small channels such as your own (I've watched since your very first video came out), as well. On that subject, here are two I've gotten a kick out of recently. The Vaudevillian - a super sweet couple that does old music from the 20s 30s and 40s, this one's pretty much about music that I just really like and how they do it. The second is Saana Vara, a woman in Finland who lives in up old house with her mate in a small rural type village. Not exactly a microchannel like ours but still under 50k subscribers. She just has an honest appreciation of living life simply in small village life and some traveling.
Indeed kenny, we've been fellow followers since the beginning. It was my pleasure. Yes, the Vaudervillian couple are incredible, I've watched them get very polished over time. I'll check out Saana. Thanks.
Awe ❤ thank you very much for the shout out! I'm way behind on a lot of videos from folks. I do eventually catch up tho! Many thanks for the kind words. This is a great idea here. I've started doing Shout-outs and you've been on the list for sure. I'll definitely bump this up and join you with this. ❤
Thanks for your recommendation 👍 Those I like is Gonagain, an older couple with a cargo trailer, years of experience travelling in the U S and useful tips. Another is in the UK, Liveration, a yong couple who interview folk who have given the finger to the system and living on the road their own way.
I liked your last sentiment there and have been trying to exclude everything promoting negativity. I like Erykkc, who journals his health journey, and Under the Radar Van, who chronicles his hiking, photography, and van travels while still working in Boston. Both are natural teachers and very upbeat and inspirational.
@@wildernesshermit I told the two channels that you shouted their channels out and Kenny had a Lot of kind things to say about you. That made him happy!😊💞
I’ve watched van camping woody for about 8yrs he just got enough subs to become monetized this year … traveling in a car/van until obtaining a small bus this year…. Living in a car and a large person too for all those years… don’t see how he did it going across the USA from end to end camping in free places living off SS … he’s and a few other like nomads come and stay here at the farm from time to time … interesting group of men and their lives I enjoy hearing about …
Indeed. The platform is changing and seems to be encouraging and promoting channels that feel they're in the "Entertainment Industry." That's why I did this video. Thanks TravelUSA.
randalls modern life is one I found maybe 6-8 months ago. An aussie couple transplanted into canada in a 70s dodge 20ft camper. Very cool people probably right up your alley. @randallsmodernlife
Yeah I love small channels too because you can actually connect with the people on them a lot better than the larger ones, which just makes sense. But as someone who comes to youtube a lot to get youtube university degrees in the trades so I can rebuild my old mobile home without hiring folks (because I can't afford to do that! Ha!), so in that regard I usually go to the larger channels since they obviously know what they're talking about if they get a large following, like vancouver carpenter, the handyman, diy solar with will prowse, etc.
I used to enjoy a channel (travel, simple living) called 'Chasin Simplicity '... still a good watch, but he's not posting at the moment. I like the channels that are a throwback to when YT started... Glad you and Lori are doing well Mike 👍
😁😁🐎🍻😁Hi amigo I live real cheap in something that is hard to find if is any still around.I have a 1981 custom f150 rv camper with a straight 6 300 carb engine with a 4 sp granny transmission with only 66 thousands miles original everything work from stove to fridge.I work 20 a hr plus my personal bills are around 200 dollar a month.I live in my RV camper kp her in gd shape .And hell no I don't sale my rig jjjjj 😁 she is around 20 ft bumper to bumper and cabin is around 16 ft by 6 ft and half my is call mini RV camper built by huntsman company.The entrance door is by the back bumper no behind the passenger seat my was build different coming in through the kitchen.Who ever send it to build knew a lot about Ford by knowing the combo between the 300 engine straight six and the 4 sp granny transmission better than a 4x4 I running my on 31 by 10.5 tires and believe me she is great on gas and strong like a bull real cheap to live in her and nothing could to it.Simple but powerful machine never had any problems with my USA pride.ccr born in the byouooooo jjj 😁
@@glenn5692 The best motor ever build and better with her 4 sp granny transmission with a PTO to put anything with PTO bad custom rv camper built by huntsman company in 1981 the year that Ford stop making them only by order one goose nose f150 straight six 300 carb .
I tried to subscribe to small channels I just have what goes on in my daily life that's how I think most small channels on and a lot of people just have their channel like for a diary turn on the future they can see what they did in the past something to show their grandkids to some of the people I subscribe to only have one subscriber and that's me I see some channels they have no content I don't have 20,000 subscribers that I don't understand I guess they have 20,000 subscribers that are friends just think those little small channels could be a big channel someday well I hope everybody's doing well and I'll see everybody later🎉
I like interacting with small channels because they are able to have time to answer comments. Because we all watch each other’s videos, we get to know each other better. Makes for a friendlier world. I’m a van dweller but not moving around- trying to work as much as possible to buy land. KrossKountryKaspar built out a school bus while she was managing/repairing properties in Florida. The bus is in another state on a friend’s land while she is back working in Florida for the$$. She has land in northeast Oregon that she wants to homestead on so she is doing things in phases. LIFE OF SI- I was subscriber 456 but his channel is blowing up. So eventually it won’t be cozy anymore. He talks about mistakes he made and how he is solving the problem of how to be free and positive in this world. Both channels are honest- warts and wonders. Both about freedom. And they aren’t trying to sell me anything. It’s not a micro channel but this is one of my favorites: New Thinking Allowed. I’ve been watching Jeffery since he was on PBS and on VHS tapes from the library. I read hundreds of books by the authors he has interviewed. He has a great comment policy😁. The livestreams are great and you can ask questions of the authors.
Hi Lily, great to see you again. I agree about the channels that take the time to respond to comments regardless of how many they get. That's the first thing I look for before I comment and it determines my subscribing. I'll be checking out your suggestions and hey, I loved your July 4 video. Thanks.
Just watching your channel for the first time… Can I recommend a u tube channel called Wendy Outdoors… she’s authentic outdoor adventure woman who does alot of solo canoe backcountry trips and shes in her 70’s. She’s great. You will love her content.
I watch Prepper Princess alot. She has a big following and talks about using money wisely. Another one I have been following recently is OKLAHOMAOFFGRID. He build his own off grid spot with very little money and discusses how he did it.
I recently discovered your channel and I really appreciate your down to earth way of sharing life.
My husband and I tried the off grid life a few years ago in far West Texas. Unfortunately before we got our beautiful cabin fully finished, my husband suffered a blood clot and had a leg amputated. We sold our place and moved to S. Texas to be closer to family and friends. With the $30,000 we for got for our mountain place, we bought 1.5 acres near Lake Corpus Christi, put in a well (our biggest expense) and septic and an old 2 bedroom mobile home. We're both retired and our income is quite low, but have no debt. Our monthly bills are just over $300.
We live a very simple life and we enjoy peace.
I guess I share all this because I want people to know that it can be done.
Thanks for sharing about the small channels. I enjoy them as well.
Way to go 💚
Many many thanks for contributing Ruth, indeed it can be done.
Keep on keepin' on sister. Doesn't this guy remind you of the old dog that can go lay down on the porch and sigh when the rest of the neighborhood dogs are barking at nothing? Peace...from within.
@@G8rquest Yes! Peace from within!
I believe it's where we find true freedom.
@@ruthespy1576 Amen.
I like ‘Wayward Abodes’ channel and ‘Another Time Another Place.’ His dog River and cat Cricket are my fav. He takes his homemade house boat on the Tennessee River and it’s awesome. Waywards channel is sharing her van life struggle. Both different, both small, but both great channels. 😊 Enjoyed this channel too.
Just started watching "Another time, another place." Fantastic, many thanks Helia. I also have been watching your channel, very nice, very real.
I've known Kenny since 7th grade and he has known my late husband since Kindergarten. His cousin was my best friend growing up. Saw him a couple of weeks ago at the Class Reunion. His mom had told me about his channel when I saw her at the grocery store and I've followed him for several months. He's done a great job on his trailer and his channel. Love his travels.
Indeed Lynette! In my opinion Kenny has not only one of the best channels but also one of the most beautifully edited ones. Thanks so much for your comment it's a great glimpse into Kenny as a person.
Thank you. I love to see the small channels. I get tired of the big content creators. I live full-time in our Rv and enjoy seeing how folks live.
I'm checking your stuff out Zen. We love the dog. Thanks for stopping by.
I’ve been wanting to convert a cargo trailer into a simple camper for a long time. Sounds like that channel will be right up my alley. Thanks for the recommendations and glad to see you’re doing well
Indeed, you'll enjoy Kenny's channel. Give Darryl a pat for us .
Watching little guys keeps me grounded. ✌️
Hey there, yes it does. I'm adding your channel link in the description box.
I live in a 900 sq ft manufactured home in central Florida. I live simply I'm 74. I did RV living before RUclips as a travel nurse.
Small channels give you more. Watching little guys keeps me grounded. ✌️
I also enjoy Hippie Chicks Iff Grid Maine channel. She’s real, like you. Thanks!
Thanks Brad.
I like Hippie Chick too!!
Indeed Robert, it's refreshing to visit with the real folks on RUclips. Thanks.
Sweet Project Cars. Some of his videos made it big but you'd be surprised how well some of the stuff he shares actually works. You can help cut down on consumerism if you use his info. I guess in general just search up different items and things and actions you need to do and you'll find other cool channels as well. I think Lindey Glen is one of my other favorites. She was really good at ebay, still sells online but she's trying all kinds of different ways to make money now however her ebay tips still stand, still work. Very good settings for your store.
Perfect Bawkr, thanks for contributing.
Yes to sweet project cars❤
There is a guy that has a smaller channel about moving to the Philippines and living off of social security. Ex Pensive Expat is his channel.
Glad to see the hermit do a new video and will check out the channels you linked.
Indeed Jim he's very interesting. And I thank you.
Thanks a lot for the "Living Dirt Cheap Comfortabley" bump Mike. Hopefully I can live up to the sparkling words you've given my channel. I'm not for everyone and if some of the people find what I do interesting, great! If not, no big deal I realize everyone has different interests. I like to support small channels such as your own (I've watched since your very first video came out), as well.
On that subject, here are two I've gotten a kick out of recently.
The Vaudevillian - a super sweet couple that does old music from the 20s 30s and 40s, this one's pretty much about music that I just really like and how they do it.
The second is Saana Vara, a woman in Finland who lives in up old house with her mate in a small rural type village. Not exactly a microchannel like ours but still under 50k subscribers. She just has an honest appreciation of living life simply in small village life and some traveling.
Indeed kenny, we've been fellow followers since the beginning. It was my pleasure. Yes, the Vaudervillian couple are incredible, I've watched them get very polished over time. I'll check out Saana. Thanks.
Awe ❤ thank you very much for the shout out! I'm way behind on a lot of videos from folks. I do eventually catch up tho! Many thanks for the kind words. This is a great idea here. I've started doing Shout-outs and you've been on the list for sure. I'll definitely bump this up and join you with this. ❤
Thanks Laura it was my pleasure.
Me 2 Micro shows very cool !
Thanks Richard, I'll check them out.
Thanks for your recommendation 👍
Those I like is Gonagain, an older couple with a cargo trailer, years of experience travelling in the U S and useful tips. Another is in the UK, Liveration, a yong couple who interview folk who have given the finger to the system and living on the road their own way.
Perfect, thanks allegro.
I liked your last sentiment there and have been trying to exclude everything promoting negativity. I like Erykkc, who journals his health journey, and Under the Radar Van, who chronicles his hiking, photography, and van travels while still working in Boston. Both are natural teachers and very upbeat and inspirational.
Many thanks Bonnie for the comment and the suggestions. Nice to see you again.
I’ll check out the channels you mentioned. Thank you very much!!👍😊
Hey, as always I thank you for stopping by.
@@wildernesshermit I told the two channels that you shouted their channels out and Kenny had a Lot of kind things to say about you. That made him happy!😊💞
Thanks CMoore. Kenny's a unique guy.
I’ve watched van camping woody for about 8yrs he just got enough subs to become monetized this year … traveling in a car/van until obtaining a small bus this year…. Living in a car and a large person too for all those years… don’t see how he did it going across the USA from end to end camping in free places living off SS … he’s and a few other like nomads come and stay here at the farm from time to time … interesting group of men and their lives I enjoy hearing about …
Many thanks Wayne, I'm checking out your channel.
love this idea. Enjoy watching smaller channels. I also like “UNCIVILIZE” with Julia.
Many thanks Laughwithin (Wonderful name).
I agree! I enjoy the smaller channels also, feels more personal and personally that’s why I like RUclips 😊
Indeed. The platform is changing and seems to be encouraging and promoting channels that feel they're in the "Entertainment Industry." That's why I did this video. Thanks TravelUSA.
Simple people doing Simple things
Exactly Marino, thanks. We like your dog videos.
People like you so you can get subscribers. It’s just it requires consistency. Just do you.
Take good care and stay as frosty as possible!!😊❤
Indeed CMoore, thanks.
Off grid w/Philippe & Divine. ~tyfs~ and kudos to you!
Perfect, I'm putting it on my list. Thanks Robert
Thanks for helping out the "little" guy! Ill sure check out those 2 channels!✌️
Hey there Geez, I've been wanting to do it for a while now. I've add your channel link to the description box.
@wildernesshermit I sure appreciate that Mike. Thanks!👍✌️
My pleasure Calvin.
randalls modern life is one I found maybe 6-8 months ago. An aussie couple transplanted into canada in a 70s dodge 20ft camper. Very cool people probably right up your alley. @randallsmodernlife
Thanks Van, I'll add it to my list for checking out.
Hippy Chick is the real deal.
She is indeed.
Yeah I love small channels too because you can actually connect with the people on them a lot better than the larger ones, which just makes sense. But as someone who comes to youtube a lot to get youtube university degrees in the trades so I can rebuild my old mobile home without hiring folks (because I can't afford to do that! Ha!), so in that regard I usually go to the larger channels since they obviously know what they're talking about if they get a large following, like vancouver carpenter, the handyman, diy solar with will prowse, etc.
Indeed, a good point.
I used to enjoy a channel (travel, simple living) called 'Chasin Simplicity '... still a good watch, but he's not posting at the moment.
I like the channels that are a throwback to when YT started...
Glad you and Lori are doing well Mike 👍
Hi Shadow. Man I couldn't agree more.
Always great to hear from you!😊
I always appreciate your visits Raye.
Wonderful to see you again!
Many thanks mcwhorter. I appreciate that.
I like Van Life With Gina and Raising Wildflowers...also watch Hippie Chic.
Thanks Lisa, I'll check those out
I literally just subscribed to Raising Wildflowers today! 🌻
James Lives Wyoming is a good simple living channel.
Thanks Guy, you're the second person suggesting that. I've added it to my list to check out. Thanks.
😁😁🐎🍻😁Hi amigo I live real cheap in something that is hard to find if is any still around.I have a 1981 custom f150 rv camper with a straight 6 300 carb engine with a 4 sp granny transmission with only 66 thousands miles original everything work from stove to fridge.I work 20 a hr plus my personal bills are around 200 dollar a month.I live in my RV camper kp her in gd shape .And hell no I don't sale my rig jjjjj 😁 she is around 20 ft bumper to bumper and cabin is around 16 ft by 6 ft and half my is call mini RV camper built by huntsman company.The entrance door is by the back bumper no behind the passenger seat my was build different coming in through the kitchen.Who ever send it to build knew a lot about Ford by knowing the combo between the 300 engine straight six and the 4 sp granny transmission better than a 4x4 I running my on 31 by 10.5 tires and believe me she is great on gas and strong like a bull real cheap to live in her and nothing could to it.Simple but powerful machine never had any problems with my USA pride.ccr born in the byouooooo jjj 😁
Sal you have the camper of campers and a great lifestyle. Perfect. Thanks for telling us about it and stopping by.
300 strait 6 good moter ford I had a 77 easy to work on hold on to it.😊
@@glenn5692 The best motor ever build and better with her 4 sp granny transmission with a PTO to put anything with PTO bad custom rv camper built by huntsman company in 1981 the year that Ford stop making them only by order one goose nose f150 straight six 300 carb .
Boondocking with Dennis, and RV Living with the Geezer. Also Frank's EC Channel.
I'll be putting the "Geezers" link in the description box, he's a great site. Thanks frank.
@frankmckinley1254 Thank you Frank!!
I follow hippie chick.
Indeed Dee, Laura is a delight. Thanks.
I tried to subscribe to small channels I just have what goes on in my daily life that's how I think most small channels on and a lot of people just have their channel like for a diary turn on the future they can see what they did in the past something to show their grandkids to some of the people I subscribe to only have one subscriber and that's me I see some channels they have no content I don't have 20,000 subscribers that I don't understand I guess they have 20,000 subscribers that are friends just think those little small channels could be a big channel someday well I hope everybody's doing well and I'll see everybody later🎉
I've found that RUclips channels and many of those with hundreds of thousands of subscribers and views are a mystery as to why.
Your just what we needed today😊
Thanks Raye, you're very kind.
I like interacting with small channels because they are able to have time to answer comments. Because we all watch each other’s videos, we get to know each other better. Makes for a friendlier world.
I’m a van dweller but not moving around- trying to work as much as possible to buy land.
KrossKountryKaspar built out a school bus while she was managing/repairing properties in Florida. The bus is in another state on a friend’s land while she is back working in Florida for the$$. She has land in northeast Oregon that she wants to homestead on so she is doing things in phases.
LIFE OF SI- I was subscriber 456 but his channel is blowing up. So eventually it won’t be cozy anymore. He talks about mistakes he made and how he is solving the problem of how to be free and positive in this world.
Both channels are honest- warts and wonders. Both about freedom. And they aren’t trying to sell me anything.
It’s not a micro channel but this is one of my favorites:
New Thinking Allowed. I’ve been watching Jeffery since he was on PBS and on VHS tapes from the library. I read hundreds of books by the authors he has interviewed. He has a great comment policy😁.
The livestreams are great and you can ask questions of the authors.
Hi Lily, great to see you again. I agree about the channels that take the time to respond to comments regardless of how many they get. That's the first thing I look for before I comment and it determines my subscribing. I'll be checking out your suggestions and hey, I loved your July 4 video. Thanks.
Hi. 😊😊
Hello cincoy and thanks for stopping by.
Hi. Krumries Cabin is awesome!!!
Hi Felicia, I'll check that out. many thanks.
@@wildernesshermit Thanks for responding. The meat bird preserving video is the best. Eye opening.
Thanks for passing the peas.
that's not a channel, I was just thanking you for passing the peas.
My pleasure and thanks for stopping by.
lol yes, I got that.
Just watching your channel for the first time…
Can I recommend a u tube channel called Wendy Outdoors… she’s authentic outdoor adventure woman who does alot of solo canoe backcountry trips and shes in her 70’s. She’s great. You will love her content.
Indeed Helia, I've watched many of her videos. The scenery is spectacular and the women knows what she's doing.
💜😊
Thanks Lori.
3 hrs for 7 minutes . Damn....
This time it only took an hour and a half lol. Thanks for commenting big river.
I like buckeye Gordon
Thanks Patty, I've added it to my list.
Agree!
Hey there Julie, thanks.
I watch Prepper Princess alot. She has a big following and talks about using money wisely. Another one I have been following recently is OKLAHOMAOFFGRID. He build his own off grid spot with very little money and discusses how he did it.
Thanks Kelly, I'll check them out.
Oh I agree!! Most of these channels I can't stand. Fakes, liars and crooks who want other peoples money.
@@debbiesittard7653 It’s sad to see what lengths some people go to to generate more views in an attempt to make money. Thanks Debbie.
@@wildernesshermit You are right. We are seeing people stoop to levels I never thought I would see them do for money. And it's going to get worse.
I really enjoyed this video. I don't like the philosophy videos as much. Keep up the good work@
Many thanks Rich. I appreciate the comment about the philosophy videos and am inclined to agree. lol.
I enjoy the small channels too. The AI is getting crazy and unrealistic. I like simple.
I agree. The best thing about it is it's fairly easy to identify, at least for now.
123 homefree
I'm going to look at all of the suggested channels, thanks Jim.
If you're looking for consistency....
I like GotOut & Gonagain. I’ll add the links.
Gonagain link is youtube.com/@gonagain?si=LacNBmFbGSRR4nqZ
Thanks for the suggestions Ana. You have a very enjoyable channel, I'm adding a link to my description box. Roxie is a delight.
@@wildernesshermit I add no value or knowledge just pure entertainment.
Ana, just you simply camping with Roxie has value.
@@wildernesshermit Awe, that’s very kind of you to say.