How to Start an Outdoor YouTube Channel (No Electricity Required) #94 

Thanks for showing us “behind the curtain” of running a RU-vid channel. Keep up the great content.

Ryan. There really are only 4 channels that I watch on a regular basis. Yours is not only one of them, but the one I wake up to on a Saturday morning with a smile knowing you will be there to enjoy over a nice hot cup of coffee. You make me laugh consistently in every one of them and while I probably enjoy the building videos more on the whole, I still enjoy the more off topic spots. Can't wait to see your new dog and the relationship that grows from there and I have no doubt that your best friend is just around the corner. Thank you for taking the time to make us laugh each and every week. It really means a lot.

Hey Ryan, what you’re doing is amazing. I think most of us know by now you’re understated in all of your explanations. It’s clear you have a passion and eye for photography, design, and some incredible chainsaw skills. And your humor and camera presence is incredible. I knew from that first $20 you would excel. I’m in this for the long haul, so you can count on that support. I bet there’s a lot more of us out there that will find you in time. Final note: our video today is on milling. We didn’t it the easy way with a mill. Wow, it’s a lot of work. And not just cutting, but all the time moving logs, stacking, moving stacks, and disposing the unusable bits. Makes us respect what you’re doing even more. Thank you! Please keep forging forward.

Another great video. Totally unexpected subject but fantastic. We have done the binge on the early vids and that is why we are hooked on ringworm. Thanks for all your video and building work. God bless.

I think another reason why your channel is successful is because each video has the same pleasing aesthetic look to it. We always know we're going to get great shots of scenery and beautiful wood grains (for those of us who appreciate the beauty of wood and the woods.) Love it.

What an inspiration - organizing one's life around what is enjoyable instead of what will bring in the money and cost time.

Thanks for sharing this info. You’re very humble but you are no knucklehead. I looked forward to starting my Saturday seeing what you’ve created.

I love your honesty, skills, hard work, love of nature and just about everything you present for us to watch. Your content has improved by leaps and bounds but your hard work makes for the best videos for me. Seeing the end result of your skill and artistic talent must be satisfying for you as well as your viewers. Continue enjoying what you do and may it involve your finances improving so you can access new equipment (like your Microscopes).

That was really interesting... thanks for sharing. Good stuff. Especially the 'mental health aspect. Yup, people be crazy sometimes... go figure. For me, You Tube has opened up the world ... and I am eternally grateful for all the hard work those, like yourself, do to make my world bigger. 🌎 👍

Wow, what a terrific summary for your startup and candid thoughts. I will share this with a couple friends that are interested in the opportunity. Glad to see that you are taking care of yourself, chilling in the heat, napping through the worst weather and enjoying your chosen life. Wishing you and your lady a blessed week, gentle weather and restful evenings. Peace Ryan.

I just want to let you know, I’m 78 years old. I have two kids and each one has two kids. I have already added your videos to my list of videos I want my grand kids to watch to learn things about life from. Todays video is the first one I’ve seen with honest talk about making a living by making RU-vid videos. Thanks for doing this. The other part I appreciated is the mental handling of the negative comments you receive every day. We all have to learn to live with criticism. We all have to learn about consequences and taking responsibility for what we say and how we say it. I have a lot of respect for you. Thank you for being you.

I like how you always make us a part of your vids. As a person who worked 49.5 years for someone else I envy your lifestyle and also your fortitude to persevere..

I love that you addressed the mental health side of social media. Thank you!!!

Fascinating video - your laid back style of presentation is brilliant, please keep it up

Thank you for taking us along on your adventure! You are doing a great job Ryan! Always look forward to your channel. You deserve way more subs. blessings

Ringworm is my favorite youtube channel. Wouldn't miss a video.

I started a RU-vid channel for those reason you mentioned . Making videos with my kids enjoy the outdoors and everything Michigan has to offer lol more for the fun and to persevere those memories for myself and my children.

Just enjoy seeing you every weekend! All your efforts are so appreciated and the laughs are such a bonus. Your self-effacing humour makes me giggle every time. Glad to see you resting and staying cool. Your music is so an unexpected and a real treat too. Well done as usual

Ryan, special thank you for sharing the RU-vid production experience with us. We had a cabin on a lake that I helped build when I was a boy. I enjoy your completely self reliant cabin in the pines formation reports and remember my own experiences of yesteryear. We have a 12 acre tract on a creek in an adjoining rural county and I am thinking about building a little cabin with less than 200 sqft of floor space much like yours, but with kiln dried lumber. Please keep sharing your experience. It was great to hear that basically, you are just out there having fun, the videos are not the goal. The goal is fun and the videos are another part of that fun. Carry on!!!

You are one of maybe a handful of RU-vidrs that I would give a share of my money if I ever won big money in the lotto. You are so humble and I know you would not only appreciate the money but I would hope the money would be enough for you stay doing what you love forever

We have recently started a RU-vid channel & we thank you very much for all the info you provided. Keep building & we will keep watching!

GREAT video! Thanks for being so candid about the process. You definitely inspired me to start my own channel with similar (ish) content! It’s nice to hear that you grew during your RU-vid journey. I obviously have a LONG way to go before I can get to your quality of videos but I feel like I’m learning a lot from every video that I make just like you talked about in this video. I appreciate you taking the time to give us some insight and thanks for the motivation to start mine! So excited to see the cabin!

I watch your channel almost every day since discovering your channel. Your constant and steady conversation with your viewers is unique and engaging. I love the random builds. Bought a bunch of RYOBI tools recently because you have inspired me to try and build something soon. I have a channel, but it’s about my latest hobby, beekeeping. I need a building to store some beekeeping supplies and equipment, why not try and build it myself. Thanks for having fun!

This wasn’t the topic I expected but as always I enjoy watching your thought process. It was especially interesting hearing your thoughts about critical comments. Although it looks like the comments you get are mostly supportive I can appreciate that the vicious trolls can be hard to ignore. Thanks for the video Ryan! Stay awesome!

Hi Ryan, keep doing what you're doing. Good, bad or indifferent I can't wait for Saturday and the next video, actually, your chainsaw skills are awesome. Take care, Alan Gregory.

thanks Ryan a good insight there. If i get a woodland i did plan on vlogging the early stages just like how you described. btw numbering your videos is so helpful to understand the journey, i wish more people would do it.

Of all the things on the internet, I find myself rewatching ringworm... Thanks Ryan!

G’day Ryan, you just popped my cherry by being my first patreon recipient 👍 Love your channel and your down to earth attitude. Keep up the great content and hope my donations get you that tank of gas 😂

Ryan your channel is at the top of our watch list! We enjoy your humor but also we learn so much. Your video on starting a RU-vid channel was so well done. I have always been curious about that and you explained it very thoroughly but easy to understand. Thank you for all your work. Can’t wait for the next project!

I'm happy to see you have a new video on Saturday morning. Thanks.

I love watching the process of someone doing something and getting better and better at it. Prob why I like your channel so much Ryan. Keep it up brother!

Following you a long time, and really enjoy your videos. Was inspired to start making videos myself, just got started recently, so the timing of this video was fantastic for me. Thanks so much for all the insight and the fantastic examples you’ve set with this channel. And the stuff that you are doing out there is kick ass.

You are a true renaissance man ! Love the down to earth , intelligent, presentation of so many varied subjects. Microscopes in the woods ! Yes! Good books? Yes! Keep it up buddy, I look forward to every video.

Really appreciate your approach, not necessarily all the flashy angles intros ……. Just casual convo and info. Cheers.

your able to keep my attention for 30 min which is impressive, great content

You're mom and dad has to be proud of you. You are one of the most down to earth person who is very intelligent at everything you do. And you are honest and sincere with everything you do. So very good job mom and dad ringworm you done an awesome job as parents. Keep doing what your doing Ryan your content is awesome brother. Stay safe and cool from Missouri.

Ringworm Affliction has become an Addiction... I like what you were saying about the video numbering Ryan, I like the authentic historical record factor. Cheers just for living... and recording it!

I've been doing photography for over 37 years full time and as a business. I started doing RU-vid as much for the fun as anything. Just about every video I do someone who probably lives in their parents basement has to criticize my video or what I say in them. I always try and be polite but 90% of the time they come back with insults and foul language so I delete the comments. You can't fix stupid!

Another excellent video Nutball.... 😀

I really like your content and the honesty about the nuts and bolts of it all. I take pictures and have forever but I have been encouraged by friends to video what I am doing and upload the videos to FB or RU-vid to document my efforts. I definitely agree about the concept of already having a passion subject to document, rather than "creating a subject just to video" and so that is cool! I am sure many people are appreciative of what you do. That is why it comes across as natural - because it is. Keep it up! Looking forward to watching this channel, for sure.

It's the only video of yours I've watched. Thanks for an interesting, honest, and humble perspective on something I wondered about.

I love your show but I’m not or can’t work anymore until I get back surgery, so times are really tuff . I always hit the like and say something stupid and I’m a subscriber. Hope that helps you !

I've been thinking about starting a channel. I'm a disabled veteran. I've already bought ocean shore property in southern Alaska, I'm currently renovating my home to then sell. I looked online and found the GoPro's reviews are more bad than good. I'm waiting to receive the "snapshot" camera I bought. So I plan to start low budget. Film the building of the new 16x20 pool shed, painting the pool, new installation of house windows, insulation, wiring, plumbing etc. When done and sold.....the "Alaskan adventure" begins . Thanks for the info on the devinchi resolve software. I'll get a laptop that's easily compatible. The one I have is a lot like me.. Old and in the way. Like your channel 👍

That was very interesting I’ve always thought it looked super easy but now I know it’s not easy making a living as a RU-vidr you explained it very well you do make a very good video and super interesting hope you never quit my Saturday wouldn’t be the same

You are a hard worker in many ways. Been enjoying your videos since day 1. I appreciate your honesty. Keep it up. Thanks. Frank, from Hells canyon.

I've moved out of the burbs of Charlotte NC, into the Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky and am doing a lot of the same type of work. I want my family to see what Im doing and why Im always working so a RU-vid Channel seems like a no-brainer for keeping them up to speed. Your video today has helped me come to the decision of moving forward with this idea. The only question I have is - have you considered Live Steaming Q&A sessions for your friends, family, and/or viewers? Thanks for sharing your life. Im enjoying your videos!

This was so informative. I'm glad you shared this video because this tells people whether or not they want to get into doing RU-vid videos. You was very very explanatory on this. Thank you Mr. Ringworm. Thank you so much for this valuable information.

You’re legit. I really enjoy watching and learning from you. Quite inspiring. Thank you, Ryan

Ryan, I subscribe to may channels to learn different things and see what's going on out in the world. Yours is the only channel I watch to have fun and sit back and have a cup of coffee. Don't change a thing.

So glad I found your channel.

Always enjoy your videos. Dawns here ☀️

You were the reason I even started a RU-vid channel. I was trying to do a video each week but quickly realized how much goes into it and kinda burned myself out on it. After watching this…watching this knucklehead make videos….I’m going to start filming again. iMovie is a great editing program for beginners if you have access to the Mac platform. I bought a GoPro for the ease of use and everyone commented how good the video quality was. Epidemic sound is a great program to use for music at a low cost. All in all….it’s a lot of fun. I had never really recorded anything and certainly never edited anything until I filmed my first video. It’s a lot of fun filming and editing. I’ll have a new one out soon!

You have a interesting and enjoyable way of presenting yourself.

You are completely entertaining, funny as heck 🤣 I understand you are not a professional but you do have excellent advice 👌 You are no knucklehead in my books. Stay you That's why I completely enjoy your channel Cheers

Thanks for that information. While I’ll never start a channel I was curious. Anyway, love your content. The countdown for making the move to the middle of nowhere Alaska is underway and watching definitely has built the excitement! 👍🏼👍🏼

Ryan your channel is awesome and I look forward every week to a new video. You have inspired me to get into chain saw milling and I am currently filming the build of my equipment shed. Thanks and keep up the good work!

Another hint for being successful. It hits close to where you talked about trolls... When I first watched, I thought this was interesting. But that it probably wouldn't be interesting enough to keep my attention for that long. Still, I subscribed so I could keep up. Then I kind of got hooked. LOL But what really sealed the deal, was the way you handled my first few comments. See, I truly want to be helpful. But I don't think I have the best communication skills. So, much of the time what I initially say probably comes across sounding like a troll, or a know it all, or something of that sort. (Maybe more than just initially. LOL) Especially if someone is 'looking' for that kind of behavior. (Many 'channel mods', ARE. Jus sayin...) I asked prying questions, and I made suggestions, because I really wanted to help you to figure things out. At least as much help as a 'comment section' can offer. LOL But I KNOW I looked like a troll. Just couldn't help that. Had no way of figuring out how to change that. Thing is, you seemed to understand that. And better than that, you took the comments, and guided the conversation. It's obvious that I would not do things the same way that you would. So you expertly deflected what would not work for you, and put a few things, (suggestions), in the toolbag, so to speak. So you might put them to use later, or modify the suggestions, etc. Point is, you didn't take a troll at face value. You paid attention. Sussed out the intent, and worked with it. And you do this with all the commenters. I think a LARGE part of any successful channel is a willingness to at least try to make a family out of the comments section. Eat the meat, spit out the bones. People begin to feel like part of the family. They WANT to come back. And they bring others because they tell others about the channel. I'm sorry for the novella of a post. Too many variables to try to explain, and this IS the 'boiled down' version. LOL

great advice for wannabe youtubers. love your videos-you're original and inspiring. keep it up

This may help! I enjoy your creative builds. Keep on keeping on.

Just want to say this.... I love your channel and I appreciate all your effort !

You are just the reason I watch. Just be who you are. I so look forward to every week. Thank you!

Surprise, surprise, surprise. Ryan you always deliverer the goods. I was expecting seeing you working on putting in the floor to the cabin. Glad you are not working in the heat of the day.

Best way to start a Saturday Morning since Loony Tunes went off the air. A cup of coffee and Ryan.

loving a firseside chat. hope there is more.

Hey man I think you a great guy you tell people what they should know and you don't short change them I just want to tell you keep up the good work that you doing I'm always going to be a fan of your videos

I was in youtube for a few years when it was totally unpaid. I just did it for fun. Then they started a "partnership" program and you could apply to be a partner. Gun channels were some of the first large partner channels before youtube went anti gun. I used to get a few troll comments, but I either ignore them or reply with an even more absurd response and the trolls just gave up and move along. I like your content because I can live vicariously without all the sweating and bug bites 😄

I think this is good advice and I am sharing it with friends who were not as happy with their experience

My question is: Do you read all your comments Ryan? Great video here. Thank you. You have really good integrity and you talk from the heart. I started youtube channel in January 2009 and am still only at 750 000 views. Because I love making videos too and creating my life story that I can look back on one day. I am editing with Windows movie maker that came with my lap top for free. :))) Love you videos brother.

I went and watched your number one video it was pretty good for beginner I enjoy watching all your videos you’re doing excellent job and I think you’re a pretty good Carpenter and I will keep watching your videos so I hope you keep make a note and I hope they get profitable profitable for you so thank you God bless

Enjoyed your take on this social media phenomenon, keep it up guy!

Thankyou for the information. That was very informative. Don't stop what you're doing and don't listen to the Karens and Darrens. There will always be someone you can never please 😊

Thank you, I started a year ago because of you

Thank you for your honesty and knowledge

lol About 90 seconds before you said "Don't do this for the money." was an ad exclaiming how much money I could make on RU-vid ... Irony is brain candy for sure!

Thanks for this video. I’ve asked a couple other creators to do some videos on how to start and never got a response that was positive.

I have watched every one of your videos. Thank you.

Wow. Thank you very much for taking the time to do this video.

Love your channel! Keep it going! Thanks for all of your time!

Well done! Cheers, Eric

Thats why I watch youtube.....information and entertainment I really liked this.

I started a couple of years ago after seeing you, Joe Robinett, Shawn James, TA Bushcraft, Morgans and severial other channels and though i would like to try it. Baught a GoPro and just went for it. Been trhough a handfull of editing software and settled on OpenShot. I have about 112 videos on my main channel and a few more that I shot for friends. Its a labor of love. Few subscribers but i enjoy it and will just keep producing. Love your videos and appreciate the work you put into them - thanks!

Thanks for sharing your experience

You’re so real and funny 😊

omg. not about being a RU-vid concierge. this is about a Ryobi Spnsorship. You deserve it Ryan. You are an ambassador.

Perfect video, kept asking for this one... Thanks Ryan

Thank you for all of the great videos.

Thanks for sharing keep on keeping on

Thanks Ryan, A+ content!! Bob in Nevada

I have recently started a channel. Your video did help. Thanks

Took the challenge and watched the first two videos. First one didn't really show anything building wise, so I watched the second. I have to agree, I like the videos you are producing now. Shows more of the process, a lot more commentary along the way and the overall quality is much better. Still, I've enjoyed all the ones I've seen so far. I found you while looking at chainsaw milling, but I've stuck around for all the things you have built. I have land and a forest, and want to build things for/with my grandsons. You are an inspiration and I love everything you have done. Keep up the great work and I look forward to the next video.

You always say your not Qualified, but what I've seen you do, you do a pretty damn good job at most everything you do.

The one thing that you can't un-think of after finding out is that when people use 1 camera, they have to do that walk-back every damn time LOL. Sometimes moving the camera 5x just for a single "ride" back from one location to another. 💪

Great video Ryan! Love your channel

I've been on the fence about filming our experiences in the woods for 2 years. I had to shut down all social media photographs because of a few issues as you spoke to. I even had a photo I took used in a potential lawsuit and issue with our govt. It is just too easy to reveal a location. Hell, we live near Shawn James and I would never imagine interfering in his life, yet I have family and friends and fans that do want to interfere. The other thing is I am a long long time professional photographer. I just can't get the nack of video. Saying all that I think you inspired me to try again. I really want to share the reality of what this lifestyle is. Not for everyone and I had a lot of misunderstandings myself before doing it. I would like to show others those pitfalls along with the goodies.

Thank you. Another interesting winner. 😊

Great video thank you for your share show it all we are watching

My Daughter and Son thought it would be cool, cause I do a lot of cruising on a E- bike around the Cape I live in. I'm retired and I do a lot of cruising around in some very scenic areas, for fun and hope some loves the cruise....Should film it cause not to many people know what's just in land of the cape their missing, would like to show it without creating any bothers to the locals which I have the very high respect for!

thank you for the great video, great info, watch every weekend

I appreciate the info - i'm fairly new to RU-vid and learning along the way thanks to you- cheers!

You sir are pretty Rad! Very interesting video! You went deep into your heart on that one. Very sincere! Thank you!