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Stobe the Hobo (@hobestobe), a US-based YouTube creator, films long-form train-hopping and freight rail travel adventures. With about 64,000 subscribers and a median of roughly 60,000 views per video, his uploads have slowed to none in the past year. Sponsored integrations would cost about $1,200 to $2,100 per video.

Why brands book hobestobe

Rail adventure audience with 60,000 median views per video

  • About 64,000 subscribers and roughly 60,000 median views across 62 uploads
  • Long-form episodes average about 10 to 25 minutes, giving room for product segments
  • Sponsored rate of about $1,200 to $2,100 per video equals a $20 to $35 CPM, versus $10 to $30 for paid ads
Best foroutdoor and travel gearcamping and backpacking productsvehicle accessories
Watch forNo uploads in the past 3,000+ days; the audience may be dormant, so verify activity before booking.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Travel70%
Automotive20%
Lifestyle10%
Formats
long-form vlog, episodic trip series, short location update
Tone
adventurous, candid
Language
English
On camera
Yes, talking head
Production
Phone, natural light
Typical length
8 to 25 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent10/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Positive share of 30 comments
Engagement2.3%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks abouthow train hopping works and how to stay safewhere the next trip is headinghow to support the creator's travels
Age
20%18-24
35%25-34
25%35-44
20%45+
Gender
15%women
85%men
Countries
🇺🇸 United States80%
LanguagesEnglish 98%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
None seenno sponsored videos in the last 50
Brands seen
None yet
Categories promoted
None yet
Affiliate links
No

No sponsorship disclosures found in the last 50 videos; the channel description links to a fan-support arrangement rather than brand deals.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitymedium
Adultlow
Drugsmedium
Violencelow
Politicslow

Trip content covers unsafe, unauthorized rail travel and mentions beer drinking on trains (e.g. 'STOBE THE HOBO 34-JACKSONVILLE TO BIRMINGHAM' opens with a cooler of beer).

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube64k60k0

Benchmark score: 63 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers50 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days0 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform13 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 3265 days ago.

I like trains and other adventure travel, please comment if u like sumfin. If you wanna contact, send msg thru here, or send an email to stobeguitar@yahoo.com. All mail: 1719 Angel Parkway Ste 400 Box 223, Allen, TX, 7502
hobestobe's own profile description on YouTube

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About hobestobe

Stobe the Hobo (@hobestobe) is a US-based YouTube creator who documents train-hopping and freight rail trips across the country. His long-form episodes, often 10 to 25 minutes, follow him on cargo lines through the western and southern United States, mixing railfan detail with candid road-life vlogging. The channel has about 64,000 subscribers and a median of roughly 60,000 views per video, though its last upload was years ago.

The audience is estimated, not measured, to be mostly American men aged 25 to 44 who follow rail travel and adventure content. Viewers tend to ask about how the trips work, where the next leg is going, and how to support the creator. The channel shows no sponsorship history.

Brands in outdoor gear or travel products could consider a sponsored segment at about $1,200 to $2,100 per video, a CPM of $20 to $35 compared with the $10 to $30 typical for paid ads. Because the channel has been inactive, confirm current activity before booking.

Written from hobestobe's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. hobestobe can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about hobestobe

How much does Stobe the Hobo charge for a sponsored video?

Based on a median of about 60,000 views for long-form uploads, a sponsored integration is estimated at $1,200 to $2,100 per video, which is a CPM of $20 to $35. Rates are estimates derived from channel metrics, not a published price list.

What does Stobe the Hobo post about on YouTube?

The channel posts long-form episodes about train-hopping and freight rail travel across the United States. Videos include railfan detail, trip logistics, and candid moments on the road. Uploads have not occurred in the past year.

How do I contact Stobe the Hobo for a brand deal?

The creator lists an email address on the channel. Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked.

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