Uploaded June 2023 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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You don’t need hardcore wilderness survival skills to go backpacking! Boom, that's one myth BUSTED! In this video I’m busting 9 common backpacking myths that I think too many backpackers believe! Don’t feel bad if at any point you believed any of these myths about backpacking, or even if you still do! I picked these 9 myths because they are misconceptions about backpacking that I used to believe myself! If you are new to backpacking, or even a savvy vet needing a refresher, I’ve got your back busting these 9 all too common backpacking myths!
Intro: 00:00
Backpacking and camping gear are the same: 0:55
Backpacking requires survival skills: 1:36
You can camp anywhere: 3:24
Every backpacker cooks over a campfire: 4:39
Backpacking food is disgusting: 6:11
Backpacking is always fun: 7:31
You need to train for a backpacking trip: 8:44
Burp: 9:27
Backpacking is an endurance challenge: 9:30
Backpacking is monolithic: 10:07
Outro - subscribe and help me reach 100k: 11:18
Gear in this video -
Cotopaxi Fuego Down vest: bit.ly/42lPne0
Patagonia R1 Pullover: bit.ly/45NVtab
Shop ALL My Favorite Backpacking Gear: mirandagoesoutside.com/blogs/news/my-full-2023-backpacking-kit
Find AllTrails here: alltrails.com
If you’re in Washington the WTA is the BEST resource for trail info: wta.org
The above links are affiliate links, which means that 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!
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director and Producer: Rainer Golden
Videographer and Sr. Editor: Abby Hagan
Videographer and Editor: Chelsea Newton
Videographer and Editor: Kyle Roof
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Artist/Designer: Celia Binder
Dog: Tucker
This video was filmed by Kyle Roof and edited by Abby Hagan and Miranda Webster.
Find my past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Follow Miranda on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
#myths #bustingmyths #backpacking #hiking #camping #survival #bushcraft #mirandagoesoutside
MGO stickers are now for sale! Click here to get yours: mirandagoesoutside.com
My Patreon is LIVE! Become a Patron and support my channel here: patreon.com/user?u=86987757
You don’t need hardcore wilderness survival skills to go backpacking! Boom, that's one myth BUSTED! In this video I’m busting 9 common backpacking myths that I think too many backpackers believe! Don’t feel bad if at any point you believed any of these myths about backpacking, or even if you still do! I picked these 9 myths because they are misconceptions about backpacking that I used to believe myself! If you are new to backpacking, or even a savvy vet needing a refresher, I’ve got your back busting these 9 all too common backpacking myths!
Intro: 00:00
Backpacking and camping gear are the same: 0:55
Backpacking requires survival skills: 1:36
You can camp anywhere: 3:24
Every backpacker cooks over a campfire: 4:39
Backpacking food is disgusting: 6:11
Backpacking is always fun: 7:31
You need to train for a backpacking trip: 8:44
Burp: 9:27
Backpacking is an endurance challenge: 9:30
Backpacking is monolithic: 10:07
Outro - subscribe and help me reach 100k: 11:18
Gear in this video -
Cotopaxi Fuego Down vest: bit.ly/42lPne0
Patagonia R1 Pullover: bit.ly/45NVtab
Shop ALL My Favorite Backpacking Gear: mirandagoesoutside.com/blogs/news/my-full-2023-backpacking-kit
Find AllTrails here: alltrails.com
If you’re in Washington the WTA is the BEST resource for trail info: wta.org
The above links are affiliate links, which means that 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!
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director and Producer: Rainer Golden
Videographer and Sr. Editor: Abby Hagan
Videographer and Editor: Chelsea Newton
Videographer and Editor: Kyle Roof
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Artist/Designer: Celia Binder
Dog: Tucker
This video was filmed by Kyle Roof and edited by Abby Hagan and Miranda Webster.
Find my past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
Follow Miranda on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside
Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside!
#myths #bustingmyths #backpacking #hiking #camping #survival #bushcraft #mirandagoesoutside
