The YouTuber gathered millions of views for his outdoor content
Last weekend, a beloved YouTuber bid farewell to the video platform.
Gaining 15 million subscribers over 11 years, the YouTube channel Outdoor Boys became a global community for anyone interested in wilderness survival, fishing and extreme wild camping.
Creator Luke Nichols entertained millions by sharing his journey on multi-day solo treks to building snowstorm survival shelters in the Alaska wilderness.
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In his farewell video, Nichols called his YouTube journey ‘a wild ride’ but decided to step away from the platform after things went a bit ‘too far.’ The father-of-three revealed that the rapid growth of his channel, gaining 12 million new subscribers in just 18 months, has come with challenges.Play
With other channels and platforms ‘stealing’ his content, Nichols estimates that his family has been viewed ‘over four billion times,’ on top of the 2.8 billion views directly on his channel.
According to Social Blade, which calculates a YouTuber’s estimated earnings based on ‘the average amount of views,’ found Nichols was likely earning anywhere between $790 to $12,600 per day for his videos.
Monthly, this comes out anywhere between $23,000 to $380,000.
Now, drum roll please…
Given his mix of family fishing and bushcraft camping content, Nichols could have been earning around $285,000 to a whopping $4,500,000 a year! That’s not hard to believe when you look at the performance of his videos, many of which clocked in tens of millions of views.
For example, his video “Solo Camping in Survival Shelter During Snow Storm” hit 74 million views, and “Stranded in Alaska’s Rainforest – 3 Days Solo Camping” gathered 39 million.
Nichols’ channel could’ve been earning up to $4,500,000 a year. (Outdoor Boys/YouTube)
Despite the massive success and income, Nichols said the decision came down to wanting a more ‘normal life’ for himself and his family.
In the video, he shared his gratitude for the channel and community that allowed him to ‘provide for his family while making wonderful memories with his wife and kids.’
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While Nichols said he ‘still enjoys making videos and going on adventures,’ it’s time to ‘start focusing on other things’.
Over on Reddit, fans of Outdoor Boys have been discussing the channel’s earnings, estimating around $500k to half a million a year.
“I would not be surprised if he was making quite an incredible amount just from YouTube,” one Reddit user said while another agreed: “I think you’re right, $500k a year sounds about right.”Featured Image Credit: Outdoor Boys / YouTube
Published 12:11 21 May 2025 GMT+1
Beloved YouTuber with 15,000,000 subscribers announces he’s quitting after his videos went ‘too far’
‘It’s been a wild ride’
After over a decade of videos, a legendary YouTuber bids farewell to the platform.
If you’re a fan of outdoor adventures and hobbies, chances are you’ve watched one of the many videos from Outdoor Boys.
Gaining 15 million subscribers over 11 years, the beloved YouTube channel became a community for outdoor enthusiasts around the world. Creator Luke Nichols entertained millions by documenting his wild camping and fishing trips while sharing his survival skills and exploration in the Alaskan wilderness.
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Now, Nichols revealed he’s decided to step away from the platform after saying things had gotten a bit out of hand.
“This is going to be my last video for a while,” Nichols said in his video titled ‘Goodbye’ that was posted over the weekend. “Believe it or not, I’ve made 1,110 videos. It’s been a wild ride.”Play
The internet personality mentioned that it’s ‘hard to communicate’ the amount of time and energy it takes to make his popular videos.
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“So many late nights editing, packing and unpacking, camping with pneumonia, building log cabins while injured,” Nichols described. “But it’s been a tremendous adventure and it’s allowed me to provide for my family while making wonderful memories with my wife and kids.”
Nichols revealed that the massive growth of his channel, gaining 12 million new subscribers in just 18 months, has come with challenges.
Because of people ‘stealing’ his content and reposting on other platforms, he and his family have been viewed four billion times in addition to the 2.8 billion views he receives from his channel.
“Even good things can be taken too far, and I think I’m starting to reach that point,” he shared. “But I’m not just talking about the time and energy I spend making YouTube videos. I’m also talking about the attention it brings.”
Luke Nichols bids farewell to YouTube. (Outdoor Boys/YouTube)
The channel’s rapid explosion in popularity is part of the reason why he decided to pull the plug, Nichols noted in the five-minute video.
“The sheer volume of fans trying to contact me, trying to take pictures with or just trying to come up and talk to me in public can be a bit overwhelming at times,” Nichols said. “My wife and I, we both have real concerns about what this will do to our family if I keep growing my YouTube channel at this pace.
He added: “And the time to stop is before this problem gets so out of hand that my family and I can’t live normal lives.”
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While Nichols said he ‘still enjoys making videos and going on adventures,’ it’s time to ‘start focusing on other things’.
In his farewell video, he shared a montage of some of his most memorable moments with his family, building projects, and wild camping trips. The video ended with an overlay text reading: “Thank you for sharing this time with us – The Outdoor Boys.”Featured Image Credit: Outdoor Boys / YouTube
Published 11:49 21 May 2025 GMT+1
Russian government denounces streamer after he was jailed for disturbing videos made in the Philippines
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy has been arrested several times before
Russian-American streamer Vitaly Zdorovetskiy is facing a long stint behind bars, with the controversial content creator still awaiting trial in the Philippines. Known for his prank and stunt videos posted on his VitalyzdTv channel, Zdorovetskiy has been facing the wrath of the Philippine authorities following his arrest in April 2025.
Boasting over 10 million followers on his YouTube channel, Zdorovetskiy recently made a comeback after an extended hiatus. Unfortunately, for him, it was a short-lived return as he only posted one video before being detained over a series of incidents at Bonifacio Global City – a business district in Metro Manila.
Zdorovetskiy streamed live on Kick, with his rap sheet including stealing a patrol motorcycle from a security guard, threatening to rob a woman in public, driving recklessly, stealing from a McDonald’s kitchen, and more.
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This isn’t Zdorovetskiy’s first run-in with the law (Instragram / Vitaly Zdorovetskiy)
If that wasn’t enough, he apparently made derogatory comments and gestures toward a Boracay surfing instructor and told his fans to review-bomb the business.
After being labeled a ‘flight risk’ by the Department of the Interior and Local Government, his deportation is on hold due to his detention at the Bureau of Immigration Bicutan Detention Center in Camp Bagong Diwa.
As previously noted, Zdorovetskiy is likely being kept in some pretty harsh conditions, and he could be slapped with a minimum five-year sentence under Filipino law. The problem is, the law over there suggests that proof of action instead of malice could be enough to convict. As Zdorovetskiy literally filmed it for the world to see, the evidence is right there.
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Dexerto reports how Russian Ambassador Marat Pavlov has denounced the streamer. Speaking at a press conference at the Russian Embassy’s May 8 Victory Day reception Pavlov reminded Russian nationals to adhere to the ‘when in Rome, do as the Romans do’ saying: “They [Russian citizens] are obliged to be in conformity with the law of the country they are staying in.”
Vitaly Zdorovetskiy, known as Vitalyzdtv, was arrested in Bonifacio Global City, Manila, on April 2, 2025, during a Kick livestream for alleged disruptive acts. He faces charges including vandalism, unjust vexation, burglary, theft, attempted theft, harassment, unauthorize
While Pavlov admits that most Russians who visit the Philippines are ‘really disciplined’, he said that he hopes future tourists what be tarred with Zdorovetskiy’s brush. Saying that the highly-publicized case could cause prejudice, he asked law enforcement to ‘discreetly’ handle future incidents and added: “It should be put and resolved in a quiet manner without so many publicity, that is my view.”
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Pavlov’s views were shared by the Philippines’ President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr., who directly condemned Zdorovetskiy’s actions and said it made his ‘blood boil’. Alongside Zdorovetskiy admitting guilt, his cameraman is also facing charges.
The Zdorovetskiy incident comes after ‘nuisance streamer’ Johnny Somali faces up to 36 years in jail for his own antics in South Korea. We’re not sure what these streamers are thinking, but as governments around the world keep reiterating, their behavior won’t be tolerated.Featured Image Credit: FilmMagic / Contributor via Getty
Published 12:34 9 Jul 2024 GMT+1
YouTuber racks up 10,000,000 views with only two videos documenting his very weird hobby
He’s even selling his bizarre invention.
There are a lot of strange videos on YouTube, with many creators making bigger and more bizarre content in a bid to secure views.
The likes of MrBeast even organize large sets with hundreds of thousands of dollars on the line for hopeful contestants.
But there is one YouTuber who has racked up millions of views with only two strangely specific videos.Play
Ben Walker uploaded his first video in May 2023 with an unusual mission – to make a fork entirely from salt.
His clip, titled, What if forks were made of salt?, earned him 9,603,288 views. In the description, he simply wrote, “it would be cool”.
Walker filmed the process of carving a fork from a block of salt, documenting numerous attempts before producing a finished prototype.
Testing out his creation, the YouTuber cooked a steak. Stabbing the meat with the fork, Walker said: “You kinda gotta suck on the fork. And every bite was indeed salty.”
Ben Walker has only uploaded two videos on his channel (YouTube/@bnwlkr)
Following the success of his video, many would assume that Walker would continue making wacky content but he never posted again.
That is until July 2024 when he finally uploaded a video for the second time, titled What if many forks were made of salt?
Speaking to the camera, Walker said: “The salt fork has yet to eclipse either the salt or fork industries. No doubt the result of deep political lobbying by big salt and big fork.
“Unfortunately for them I have a lot of free time. The first salt fork, god rest, took three frustrating, asphyxiating weeks to make.
“Mass production requires new methods – fortunately, I got some constructive feedback on the first video.”
Ben Walker carved the forks from a salt block (YouTube/@bnwlkr)
Using a tile saw that sprays water onto the blade, Walker cut fork shapes out of salt bricks.
He continued: “I was running the tile saw and noticed that the saw blade was fracturing the salt slices. Not ideal since fork fragility is a big concern but I eventually found that slicing the salt with a blade intended for cutting glass got rid of the fracturing issue.”
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Eventually, Walker managed to make 64 forks in one day and a few hundred over the next few days.
Now, the salt fork enthusiast is selling his creations for $27 a piece, adding: “Would you like a salt fork? I’ll make you one.”
The two videos have gained over 10 million views and Walker now has 182,000 subscribers on his channel.
The YouTuber is now selling his invention (YouTube/@bnwlkr)
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People took to the YouTube comment section to share their thoughts on Walker’s invention, with one user posting: “>Creates Salt Fork >Leaves for 1 year >Comes back >Sells us a Salt Fork >Leaves again.”
Another added: “This is such an oddly specific project to work on. I love that the internet allows people to share their oddly specific projects with us.”
A third said: “I so desperately want this stranger on the internet to succeed in his salt forks.”
A fourth joked: “The length that engineers are willing to go through to do anything other than engineering is impressive.”
Another user wrote: “Welp looks like I’m buying a piece of internet history.”
While one person is looking forward to the next instalment, adding: “Now you need to make a salt spoon.”Featured Image Credit: YouTube/@bnwlkr
Published 10:02 20 May 2025 GMT+1
Horrifying simulation shows life-threatening impact of drinking too much water and how it can lead to death
Drinking too much water can be deadly
There is a horrifying simulation that explains the life-threatening impact of drinking too much water.
And shockingly, it can actually lead to death.
Posted onto YouTube by Zack D. Films, the clip’s description simply asks, ‘can you die from drinking too much water?’.
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Spoiler alert – you can, and the video explains why.
In the clip, Zack says: “If you drink too much water, the excess will fill up your stomach and get absorbed into your bloodstream.”Play
This can have a disastrous effect on your body, as the video continues: “This can eventually cause your brain cells to swell up which pushes your brain into your skull and increases the pressure, and depending on your size, if you drink around six liters of water in a few hours, your brain would swell up so much that you could go into a coma and die.”
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Viewers were shocked by the revelation, with many taking to the YouTube comment section to share their reactions to it.
One user wrote: “So technically, we need water to survive, but if we have too much water, we die, so in essence, moderation is key to survival.”
Another said: “New fear unlocked : Drinking too much water.”
And a third person explained: “It is possible to die from drinking too much water, although it’s incredibly rare. This condition, known as water intoxication or hyponatremia, occurs when your blood sodium levels become too low due to drinking excessive amounts of water, leading to brain swelling and other serious complications.
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Drinking too much water can be deadly (d3sign/Getty Images)
“Here’s why it can be dangerous: Dilution of Sodium: When you drink too much water, the sodium levels in your blood are diluted.
“Brain Swelling: The decreased sodium causes cells, including brain cells, to swell as water is drawn into them. Serious.”
There was a tragic case of a mother-of-three who died from drinking too much water back in 2007.
Jennifer Strange, 28, took part in a radio competition to win a Nintendo Wii which involved drinking large amounts of water without going to the bathroom.
During the show, Strange drank nearly two gallons of water in over three hours and could be heard complaining about the pain, saying on air ‘oh it hurts’.
Strange was found dead hours after taking part in the contest and an investigation into her death found that it was ‘consistent with a water intoxication death’.
Later, the radio station’s owner, Entercom, was sued for wrongful death by Strange’s family.Featured Image Credit: d3sign/Getty Images
