A YouTuber saw his subscriber base explode in 18 months. He's stepping back partly because the attention got a 'bit overwhelming'

Luke Nichols, creator of Outdoor Boys, said in a video that he has gained about 12 million subscribers to his YouTube channel in the past 18 months.

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• Luke Nichols has been posting on his Outdoor Boys YouTube channel for nearly 10 years.
• Videos of Nichols camping in extreme conditions has amassed nearly 15 million subscribers.
• The creator said the fame can be "overwhelming" and that he plans to spend more time with family.

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