Independent creator. Real travel experience.

Travel gear.
Tested on
real trips.

I’m Johannes, the creator behind GearUpYourLife. I turn hands-on travel experience into practical buying guides, detailed reviews, and compact travel setups.

700KMain-channel views · 90 days
23.5KMain-channel subscribers
2,460Active newsletter subscribers
Johannes with his backpack on a coastal trip at sunset
Behind the recommendationsA traveler first.
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Selected brands I’ve worked with

ANKEReksterLEVEL8MOFTINIUairalo
01 / The audience

One travel niche.
Different ways to connect.

Practical gear discovery on the main channel. A closer look on the review channel. More personal recommendations through the GearVault newsletter.

GearUpYourLife

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Travel essentials, carry-on setups, useful gadgets, and practical product comparisons.

YouTube subscribers23,500Main channel
Views · last 90 days700KMain channel
Avg. views · first 28 days~30KPer video
New subscribers · 90 days+1,800Main channel

Figures supplied by GearUpYourLife, updated 26 October 2026. The 28-day view average is approximate.

Main channel audience

Geographic distribution

United States50%
United Kingdom8%
Canada, Germany, Australia & India combined20%
Other markets22%

Gender distribution

Male 82%Female 18%
Carry-on travelTravel techBags & luggageEveryday carry
02 / Selected collaborations

Products in context.
Stories worth watching.

A selection of brand collaborations across travel tech, everyday carry, and luggage.

Anker Universal Charger shown from two anglesTRAVEL TECH
AnkerDedicated review

A charging setup,
put to the travel test.

The Universal Charger and Travel Charging Station, tested on a six-day trip to Armenia. Practical charging tests and a look at how both fit into a real setup.

Watch the review ↗6-day travel test
Ekster Wallet Pro product detailEVERYDAY CARRY
EksterMain-channel integration

Smaller essentials.
A smarter travel setup.

Wallet Pro, Tracker Card, and Travel Vacuum Kit Pro, introduced within a minimalist travel-gear video through practical demonstrations and a packing example.

Watch the integration ↗3 products featured
LEVEL8 luggage photographed outdoors on a coastal tripLUGGAGE
LEVEL8Travel gear

Beyond the specs.
Into the journey.

Luggage shown as part of an actual travel setup, with practical coverage of packing, construction, and the details that matter away from home.

A compact travel work setup with a backpack, laptop and charging accessories
The GearUpYourLife approach

Show how it fits
into a real trip.

I travel full-time and build my content around the questions I have when choosing gear: What fits? What’s useful? Where are the compromises? And would I bring it again?

My videos combine my own voice-over with product close-ups, packing examples, and practical demonstrations. The goal is to give viewers a clear understanding of what they’re considering.

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03 / Ways to work together

The right format
for your product.

Travel tech, bags, luggage, and useful everyday essentials. Each partnership starts with the product and a relevant story.

01

Main-channel integration

Discovery · Use cases · Product demonstrations

A focused 60–90 second segment within a relevant travel-gear video, with an agreed description link and pinned comment.

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02

Dedicated product review

Hands-on testing · Details · Real-world use

A closer look on the review channel, covering the product’s design, practical performance, strengths, and limitations.

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03

Newsletter & combined campaigns

Personal recommendations · Multi-channel stories

A relevant GearVault newsletter placement or a tailored combination of video and newsletter coverage.

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STEP 01

Find the fit

Your product, campaign goals, and intended audience.

STEP 02

Shape the story

A relevant concept and an agreed scope of work.

STEP 03

Test & create

Product use, filming, and the agreed review process.

STEP 04

Publish & report

Published content and performance reporting for the agreed period.

Let’s make something useful.

Your product.
Its next real trip.

Tell me what you’re launching, who you want to reach, and when. I’ll help you find the right fit for GearUpYourLife.

Discuss a partnership
Direct contact · Johannes

Helpful to include: your brand, product, campaign idea, and preferred timing. Proposals are tailored to the scope of the partnership.