Ray V. (@rayv_adventure_time), based in the United States, makes hiking, bushcraft and EDC gear review videos under the name TheCryptoman. The channel has about 8,280 subscribers, roughly 985 median views per video and uploads slowly, with one video in the last year. Sponsored integrations are quoted at $150 to $250 per video.
Short EDC gear reviews with a 20,000-view tail on flashlights
- Median of 985 views per video across the last 30 uploads, with a 90th percentile of 4,022.
- Shorts make up 60 percent of uploads, so the audience is reached through quick product demos.
- Top video, OLIGHT Odin Mini 1250 Lumens, reached 13,796 views in August 2025.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- short vertical product reviews, gear first looks, hand-held product demos
- Tone
- casual, enthusiastic
- Language
- English
- On camera
- Yes, talking head
- Production
- Phone, natural light
- Typical length
- under 60 seconds
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- None yet
- Categories promoted
- flashlights, pocket knives, multi-tools, outdoor accessories
- Affiliate links
- Yes
Recent videos such as 'Otacle P1 11-in-1 EDC Multi-Plier!' link to Amazon affiliate URLs and 'Wurkkos FC11C Nichia 519A LED Flashlight' links to a retailer, with no sponsorship disclosure in the descriptions.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Recent titles cover flashlights, knives and multi-tools; 'Artisan Cutlery Proponent A Beast Of A Knife!' is the closest to a weapon-related topic and is a standard product review.
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
| Platform | Followers | Median views | Uploads, 90d |
|---|---|---|---|
| YouTube | 8.3k | 985 | 0 |
Benchmark score: 17 / 100
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Recent videos
▶Tenable Bömbur Folding Knife · 967 views
▶Leather EDC Belt Pouch · 280 views
▶IDOGEAR EDC Keychain Flashlight · 1k viewsLast three uploads, latest 278 days ago.
Hello Everyone! Am Raymond Vergara. This channel is all about Hiking, Photographing and the Outdoors. I have also had some experiences in Bigfooting that's why my friends and people that i know call me TheCryptoman. So i kept that name TheCryptoman as my Trail Hiking Name. I have a big passion for hiking and photography so i also started reviewing outdoor gear and camera gear, it can be overwhelming with all the gear out there. So i will give my true opinion on all the gear i test and review and hopefully it helps someone out along the way..... I am also started to consider doing a Th
About Ray V.
Ray V., known on YouTube as @rayv_adventure_time and as TheCryptoman, is a US-based creator who posts hiking, bushcraft and everyday carry gear reviews. Most videos are short vertical clips of 30 to 60 seconds, covering flashlights, pocket knives, multi-tools and bags, with hands-on demonstrations and affiliate links in the descriptions.
The channel has about 8,280 subscribers and a median of 985 views per video across the last 30 uploads, with a 90th percentile near 4,000. Its audience is estimated, not measured, to be mostly American men in their late twenties to forties who are shopping for EDC gear. Upload pace has slowed sharply, with one video in the past year.
Brands seeking product placement with a small, gear-focused audience can book a sponsored integration for $150 to $250 per video. At that rate the effective CPM is well above typical paid-ad CPMs of $10 to $30, so this creator suits niche gear launches rather than broad reach.
Written from Ray V. 's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Ray V. can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Ray
How much does Ray V. charge for a sponsored video?
Ray V. (TheCryptoman) is estimated to charge $150 to $250 per sponsored video, based on a median of 985 views and a Shorts-heavy channel. The figure is a Starbooked estimate from public channel data and is not a confirmed rate card.
What does Ray V. post about on YouTube?
Ray V. posts short product reviews of EDC flashlights, pocket knives, multi-tools and outdoor gear, along with occasional hiking and bushcraft content. Most videos run under a minute and feature hands-on demonstrations of individual products.
How do I contact Ray V. for a brand deal?
Contact details unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked through Starbooked directly. Business inquiries are listed on the channel, so you can also reach out through the contact details that become available after unlock.