Backpacking TV’s 2022 Buyer’s Guide – Open for Submissions

December 16, 2021

Beachburg, Canada: Submissions for the inaugural BackpackingTV Buyer’s Guide are now being accepted. The Buyer’s Guide series will be released through the BackpackingTV YouTube Channel as well as shared through Facebook and Instagram. With 68,000 subscribers and 5.6 million views, BackpackingTV is one of the most popular hiking and backpacking focused YouTube channels in the industry.

Produced by Heliconia, BackpackingTV’s Buyer’s Guide is an authentic and unbiased video series showcasing the year’s best hiking, camping and backpacking products. The series will be hosted by highly regarded and passionate backpacker, influencer, TV show host and YouTuber, Eric Hanson. Eric’s reviews will help campers, hikers, and backpackers make informed purchases. “The hiking and backpacking world has seen a huge influx of people joining the ranks of nature lovers these past two years, in large part due to COVID-19,” explains Eric. “And most of these people are searching for some direction and help in their gear purchases and in developing the skills to be self sufficient on the trails. My aim is to provide authentic, genuinely helpful reviews and tutorials aimed for beginners to experts alike.” Once he has fully reviewed and tested each product, Eric will recognize the best hiking, camping and backpacking products of the year with BackpackingTV’s Best-In-Class Awards. The series will not be pay-to-play.

The Buyer’s Guide categories will feature products from the following categories:

• Packs
• Clothing
• Footwear
• Tents & Shelters
• Sleeping Bags & Pads
• Camping Gear or Accessories
• Stoves, Cookware & Cooking Accessories
• Hydration
• Hiking Gear & Accessories

Submissions for product consideration are being accepted until January 21^st, 2022. Brands interested in being featured in the BackpackingTV’s Buyer’s Guide series are encouraged to read more at www.heliconia.ca/backpackingtv-buyers-guide/ or to reach out to Jenna Hill at jenna@helipress.ca.

ABOUT HELICONIA: Heliconia is an award-winning video production and marketing company that helps destinations and brands reach the US adventure travel audience. The company produces eight unique media projects, providing authentic storytelling opportunities for every adventure and every destination. These series include: Epic Trails, Epic Trails: Mountain Biking, Facing Waves, Adventure Cities, Great Family Adventure, BA Fishing, Chad Hoover Fishing and Road Trip Angler. Heliconia has a proven formula that marries inspiring video production with guaranteed television and digital distribution, ensuring that your message is heard by the adventure travel community in a unique and impactful way. For more information, visit www.heliconia.ca.

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QUESTIONS? Contact:

Lauren McIllfaterick

Heliconia, Communications Manager

613.582.7154

lauren@helipress.com