Work With Me

Helping women build confidence outdoors through hiking & backpacking education.

Through YouTube, Instagram and real-world outdoor education, I help beginner and intermediate hikers build confidence, skills and independence outdoors.

About The Hungry Hiker

Hi, I’m Kathleen, a solo backpacker, outdoor educator and creator of The Hungry Hiker.

Through my content, I help women feel more confident, capable and prepared outdoors through practical hiking and backpacking education rooted in real experience.

My content focuses on:

  • solo hiking confidence
  • beginner backpacking education
  • real-world hiking systems
  • outdoor safety & preparedness
  • practical gear guidance
  • mindset and confidence building

I specialize in turning real outdoor experiences into approachable, educational content that helps people move from feeling overwhelmed or uncertain outdoors to feeling capable and prepared for real adventure.

Audience Snapshot

 My audience is primarily:

  • Women ages 35-55
  • Beginner to intermediate hikers/backpackers
  • Individuals actively preparing for real outdoor adventures
  • Safety-conscious, research-driven outdoor consumers
  • Viewers seeking confidence, skills and practical guidance outdoors

My audience doesn’t just consume outdoor content. They actively plan trips, research gear and invest in products that help them feel safer and more confident outdoors.

YouTube: The Hungry Hiker

  • 87,000+ subscribers
  • Long-form educational hiking & backpacking content
  • 2,000–6,000 average views per video
  • Highly engaged, trust-based audience

Instagram: @_thehungryhiker

  • 30,000+ followers
  • 55,000+ average carousel views
  • Educational carousels & outdoor reels
  • Highly engaged outdoor audience

Why Brands Work With Me

My audience trusts my recommendations because my content is rooted in real-world outdoor experience, not trends or entertainment.

The strongest partnerships on my platform are:

  • Educational
  • Story-driven
  • Naturally aligned
  • Practical for real outdoor use

My videos consistently perform best when products are:

  • Integrated into real hiking systems
  • Framed through safety, planning or confidence
  • Demonstrated through real outdoor experience

Because of this, my audience engages deeply with products and tools that support:

  • Safety
  • Preparation
  • Confidence
  • Comfort
  • Practical outdoor use

Partnership Opportunities

Available partnership opportunities may include:

  • Sponsored YouTube integrations
  • Dedicated YouTube videos
  • Instagram reels & carousel campaigns
  • Long-term brand partnerships
  • Affiliate & ambassador partnerships
  • Educational campaign collaborations
  • Product integration within real hiking content

Featured Brand Collaborations

onX Backcountry

Educational integration focused on solo hiking safety, navigation and trip planning for beginner backpackers.

Kahtoola

Real-world product integration demonstrating traction systems during shoulder-season hiking conditions.

Gossamer Gear

Story-driven product integration created around the launch of the redesigned Mariposa 60 backpack, featuring real-world backpacking use, gear organization, comfort and practical insights for beginner and intermediate backpackers.

My Approach to Partnerships

I only partner with brands I genuinely believe are valuable, practical and aligned with my audience’s needs.

Maintaining audience trust is my top priority and I strive to create partnerships that feel:

  • Authentic
  • Educational
  • Story-driven
  • Useful for real outdoor experiences

I’m best aligned with brands in:

  • Outdoor safety & navigations
  • Beginner-friendly backpacking gear
  • Hiking apparel & women’s outdoor products
  • Hydration & trail nutrition
  • Outdoor education & planning tools