Uploaded November 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
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Backpacking in national forests is about to change. The US Forest Service just made a MAJOR announcement that will effect hikers and backpackers. In this video I'll break down what this change at the forest service is, why it happened, and most importantly what we as hikers and backpackers can do about it!
Intro: 00:00
The major change at the forest service: 0:59
Why this change was made & why I'm concerned: 1:32
Why I love GEM multivitamin (sponsor): 3:46
What hikers & backpackers can do about this change: 4:46
How I memorize LNT principles: 6:19
What hikers & backpackers can do about this change (con't): 8:30
Outro: 11:20
Learn more about leave no trace principles: lnt.org
News articles with more information about this change at the Forest Service -
Backpacker Magazine: backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/us-forest-service-job-eliminations-trail-workers
NBC News: nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-forest-service-pauses-seasonal-employee-hiring-budget-shortfall-rcna170436
Vox: vox.com/climate/376321/usfs-forest-service-seasonal-hiring-freeze
Sunset Magazine: sunset.com/travel/us-forest-service-budget-cuts
Links from the US Forest Service -
Statement on the fiscal year 2025 from the US Forest Service: fs.usda.gov
Learn more about the US Forest Service: fs.usda.gov
My pack in this video -
Gossamer Gear Loris 25: alnk.to/eOMOyKM
My backpacking gear -
LiteAF 46L Curve Pack: liteaf.com/product/ecopak-eplx-46l-curve-full-suspension
LiteAF x MGO Fanny Pack: liteaf.com/product/liteaf-x-miranda-goes-outside-feather-weight-fanny-pack
Garmin InReach (updated): alnk.to/4XvtMYV
Nemo Moonlite Elite Chair: alnk.to/dAmzjw8
CNOC Vesica 1L Bottle: alnk.to/6TzM2wS
Poop Emoji Bag: alnk.to/6IF3BfH
First Aid Bag: alnk.to/7BeQvl5
Kula Cloth: alnk.to/6mPxDC1
HumanGear GoPee: alnk.to/1C759uk
Teva Original Sandals: alnk.to/h6FIVOA
Topo Pursuit 2: alnk.to/28RLt1P
NiteCore Headlamp: alnk.to/4fQpkgQ
Sawyer Squeeze Filter: alnk.to/74ux1kW
CNOC Vecto 2L Bag: alnk.to/aWDcBiG
EE Torrid APEX Jacket: alnk.to/d3Cin7G
Bear Canister: alnk.to/8tODpjw
EE Booties: alnk.to/28Rjysg
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow: alnk.to/2uHhqCF
NEMO Hornet Elite Osmo 1p*: nemoequipment.com/products/hornet-elite-osmo
*If you want the same tent but don’t mind a tiny bit of extra weight for less cost, check out the NEMO Hornet Osmo 1p: alnk.to/8PE6PpC
NEMO Tensor All-Season (updated version): alnk.to/6bUK7br
Gossamer Gear Thinlight Pad: alnk.to/gKQcYbK
EE Revelation Quilt: alnk.to/g3bb2T8
The Miranda Goes Outside crew -
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Editor: Doug Linstedt
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan with additional editing by Rainer Golden!
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!
Forest Service Staff & Budget Cuts
#publiclands #forestservice #backpacking #hiking #camping #2024 #2025 #fall #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild
*Get 50% off your first month of GEM! Go to dailygem.com/MIRANDAGOESOUTSIDE and use my code MIRANDAGOESOUTSIDE at checkout!
Backpacking in national forests is about to change. The US Forest Service just made a MAJOR announcement that will effect hikers and backpackers. In this video I'll break down what this change at the forest service is, why it happened, and most importantly what we as hikers and backpackers can do about it!
Intro: 00:00
The major change at the forest service: 0:59
Why this change was made & why I'm concerned: 1:32
Why I love GEM multivitamin (sponsor): 3:46
What hikers & backpackers can do about this change: 4:46
How I memorize LNT principles: 6:19
What hikers & backpackers can do about this change (con't): 8:30
Outro: 11:20
Learn more about leave no trace principles: lnt.org
News articles with more information about this change at the Forest Service -
Backpacker Magazine: backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/us-forest-service-job-eliminations-trail-workers
NBC News: nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-forest-service-pauses-seasonal-employee-hiring-budget-shortfall-rcna170436
Vox: vox.com/climate/376321/usfs-forest-service-seasonal-hiring-freeze
Sunset Magazine: sunset.com/travel/us-forest-service-budget-cuts
Links from the US Forest Service -
Statement on the fiscal year 2025 from the US Forest Service: fs.usda.gov
Learn more about the US Forest Service: fs.usda.gov
My pack in this video -
Gossamer Gear Loris 25: alnk.to/eOMOyKM
My backpacking gear -
LiteAF 46L Curve Pack: liteaf.com/product/ecopak-eplx-46l-curve-full-suspension
LiteAF x MGO Fanny Pack: liteaf.com/product/liteaf-x-miranda-goes-outside-feather-weight-fanny-pack
Garmin InReach (updated): alnk.to/4XvtMYV
Nemo Moonlite Elite Chair: alnk.to/dAmzjw8
CNOC Vesica 1L Bottle: alnk.to/6TzM2wS
Poop Emoji Bag: alnk.to/6IF3BfH
First Aid Bag: alnk.to/7BeQvl5
Kula Cloth: alnk.to/6mPxDC1
HumanGear GoPee: alnk.to/1C759uk
Teva Original Sandals: alnk.to/h6FIVOA
Topo Pursuit 2: alnk.to/28RLt1P
NiteCore Headlamp: alnk.to/4fQpkgQ
Sawyer Squeeze Filter: alnk.to/74ux1kW
CNOC Vecto 2L Bag: alnk.to/aWDcBiG
EE Torrid APEX Jacket: alnk.to/d3Cin7G
Bear Canister: alnk.to/8tODpjw
EE Booties: alnk.to/28Rjysg
Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow: alnk.to/2uHhqCF
NEMO Hornet Elite Osmo 1p*: nemoequipment.com/products/hornet-elite-osmo
*If you want the same tent but don’t mind a tiny bit of extra weight for less cost, check out the NEMO Hornet Osmo 1p: alnk.to/8PE6PpC
NEMO Tensor All-Season (updated version): alnk.to/6bUK7br
Gossamer Gear Thinlight Pad: alnk.to/gKQcYbK
EE Revelation Quilt: alnk.to/g3bb2T8
The Miranda Goes Outside crew -
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden
Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan
Editor: Katie Van Fleet
Editor: Doug Linstedt
Dog: Tucker
Cat: Oscar
Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan with additional editing by Rainer Golden!
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!
Forest Service Staff & Budget Cuts
#publiclands #forestservice #backpacking #hiking #camping #2024 #2025 #fall #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild
