Uploaded February 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so amazing!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I spent 3 days backpacking the least visited trail in the Grand Canyon in the dead of winter, with no tent! That's right, I'm cowboy camping! Cowboy camping is a classic way to spend a night (or two) in the Grand Canyon, but this was my first time ever doing it! I had only cowboy camped once before, years ago, and for only a single night on a very short trip in much warmer weather. The Grand Canyon is a famously brutal to hike, and while daytime temperatures are pleasant in the canyon in winter, at night the temps plummet to well below freezing. This 3 day excursion deep into the canyon promised to be one of my most epic adventures yet, and who better to join me than my great friend and fellow YouTuber @eric_hanson! He's back for our third, and possibly most epic, trip! Our 3 days together on this less travelled trail through one of the world's most famous National Parks was yet another fun and extremely challenging adventure. 3 days with Eric backpacking the world's most famous canyon, in the winter, with no tent... I hope you enjoy! 💚
Intro: 00:00
Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 1: 1:50
Cowboy Camping - Night 1: 22:47
Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 2: 28:36
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 44:36
Cowboy Camping - Night 2: 45:23
Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 3: 51:24
Outro: 1:06:27
My water bottle is available for pre-order! Orders ship in late April. Pre-order it HERE: mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle
Subscribe to Eric's channel here: youtube.com/@eric_hanson
Check out Eric's video about this adventure here: youtube.com/watch?v=Nv7emWHF-Ak&t=2216s
Gear in this video -
My Backpack: liteaf.com/product/ecopak-eplx-46l-curve-full-suspension/?ref=10796
LiteAF Fanny Pack: liteaf.com/product-category/fanny-packs/?ref=10796
NEMO Sleeping Pad: alnk.to/5FbZ4ze
Closed Cell Foam Pad: amzn.to/4b54gHv
TYVEK Ground Sheet: alnk.to/gzWXTk0
Therm-a-Rest Boost 20 Sleeping Bag: alnk.to/cwTxkol
Fillo Elite Pillow: alnk.to/3J7EhBP
PillowStrap: alnk.to/h6HePMh
Magnet Designs Sleeping Bag Liner: magnetdsigns.com/product-page/the-bend-alpha-sleeping-bag-liner
BearVault 450: alnk.to/ei378yX
TOAKS Pot: alnk.to/bPevp99
TOAKS Long-handled Spork: alnk.to/6mR0ZRo
Soto Windmaster Stove: alnk.to/d3DOgRL
Big Sky Warming Bag: alnk.to/faCU2Od
Trekking Poles: alnk.to/1N3juFJ
Hexamid Pocket Tarp: alnk.to/7fqNU7c
LuminAID Lantern: alnk.to/7X5PPeC
Garmin Instinct Solar: alnk.to/e78m9NG
What I wore -
Stio Pants: glnk.io/8049/mirandagoesoutside5av
Outdoor Vitals Sun Hoody: alnk.to/gzWXUn0
Stio Vest: glnk.io/8049/mirandagoesoutside6cp
SamBob Fleece: alnk.to/4XwXaxc
Decathlon Puffy: decathlonamerica.sjv.io/YRyj3P
Topo Hiking Shoes: alnk.to/bEjKqrH
Teva Sandals: alnk.to/6xLLYNg
ToughCutie Socks: alnk.to/esXS7vO
The above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from these links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content, and allows me to keep making videos for all of you!
I truly love LMNT, and even outside of backpacking it is an essential part of my daily routine and critical to my health. I am thrilled to get to continue to partner with them to spread the love for my favorite salty electrolyte drink mix! To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
The Miranda Goes Outside crew -
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
3 Days Backpacking the Grand Canyon with Eric Hanson!
#backpacking #hiking #camping #2025 #winter #grandcanyon #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild
*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so amazing!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I spent 3 days backpacking the least visited trail in the Grand Canyon in the dead of winter, with no tent! That's right, I'm cowboy camping! Cowboy camping is a classic way to spend a night (or two) in the Grand Canyon, but this was my first time ever doing it! I had only cowboy camped once before, years ago, and for only a single night on a very short trip in much warmer weather. The Grand Canyon is a famously brutal to hike, and while daytime temperatures are pleasant in the canyon in winter, at night the temps plummet to well below freezing. This 3 day excursion deep into the canyon promised to be one of my most epic adventures yet, and who better to join me than my great friend and fellow YouTuber @eric_hanson! He's back for our third, and possibly most epic, trip! Our 3 days together on this less travelled trail through one of the world's most famous National Parks was yet another fun and extremely challenging adventure. 3 days with Eric backpacking the world's most famous canyon, in the winter, with no tent... I hope you enjoy! 💚
Intro: 00:00
Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 1: 1:50
Cowboy Camping - Night 1: 22:47
Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 2: 28:36
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 44:36
Cowboy Camping - Night 2: 45:23
Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 3: 51:24
Outro: 1:06:27
My water bottle is available for pre-order! Orders ship in late April. Pre-order it HERE: mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle
Subscribe to Eric's channel here: youtube.com/@eric_hanson
Check out Eric's video about this adventure here: youtube.com/watch?v=Nv7emWHF-Ak&t=2216s
Gear in this video -
My Backpack: liteaf.com/product/ecopak-eplx-46l-curve-full-suspension/?ref=10796
LiteAF Fanny Pack: liteaf.com/product-category/fanny-packs/?ref=10796
NEMO Sleeping Pad: alnk.to/5FbZ4ze
Closed Cell Foam Pad: amzn.to/4b54gHv
TYVEK Ground Sheet: alnk.to/gzWXTk0
Therm-a-Rest Boost 20 Sleeping Bag: alnk.to/cwTxkol
Fillo Elite Pillow: alnk.to/3J7EhBP
PillowStrap: alnk.to/h6HePMh
Magnet Designs Sleeping Bag Liner: magnetdsigns.com/product-page/the-bend-alpha-sleeping-bag-liner
BearVault 450: alnk.to/ei378yX
TOAKS Pot: alnk.to/bPevp99
TOAKS Long-handled Spork: alnk.to/6mR0ZRo
Soto Windmaster Stove: alnk.to/d3DOgRL
Big Sky Warming Bag: alnk.to/faCU2Od
Trekking Poles: alnk.to/1N3juFJ
Hexamid Pocket Tarp: alnk.to/7fqNU7c
LuminAID Lantern: alnk.to/7X5PPeC
Garmin Instinct Solar: alnk.to/e78m9NG
What I wore -
Stio Pants: glnk.io/8049/mirandagoesoutside5av
Outdoor Vitals Sun Hoody: alnk.to/gzWXUn0
Stio Vest: glnk.io/8049/mirandagoesoutside6cp
SamBob Fleece: alnk.to/4XwXaxc
Decathlon Puffy: decathlonamerica.sjv.io/YRyj3P
Topo Hiking Shoes: alnk.to/bEjKqrH
Teva Sandals: alnk.to/6xLLYNg
ToughCutie Socks: alnk.to/esXS7vO
The above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from these links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content, and allows me to keep making videos for all of you!
I truly love LMNT, and even outside of backpacking it is an essential part of my daily routine and critical to my health. I am thrilled to get to continue to partner with them to spread the love for my favorite salty electrolyte drink mix! To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
The Miranda Goes Outside crew -
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
3 Days Backpacking the Grand Canyon with Eric Hanson!
#backpacking #hiking #camping #2025 #winter #grandcanyon #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild
