Uploaded August 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
*Thank you to Lectric for sponsoring this video! Check out the XP4 (I love mine!) here: lectricebikes.sjv.io/aOZ1BY
I tried super ultralight backpacking for the first time! It's been a while since I tried new backpacking gear on a trip, and so for this video I decided to try the lightest gear I have ever tested! With an under 7 pound base weight, and an under 15 pound total pack weight, I set off on an iconic loop in the remote Sawtooth Mountains of central Idaho. I was able to fit all my gear for this 23 mile loop into just a single 25 liter daypack!! But to achieve such a super ultralight pack this meant major sacrifices. I had no tent with me, just a basic ultralight tarp shelter to hopefully protect from rain and storms, and no stove, requiring me to cold soak all my meals. Typically gear this light is reserved for the warmest and best conditions, so when rain and thunder arrived I knew I'd be pushing this gear to the limit. Will trying such an extremely lightweight backpacking kit inspire ways to make my core kit even lighter? Watch the video to see! 😘
Intro: 00:00
Trying superlight backpacking - Day 1: 0:53
Arriving at camp & setting up my superlight shelter: 19:18
Trying superlight backpacking - Day 2: 30:24
Why I love my Lectric e-bike (sponsor): 42:04
Trying superlight backpacking - Day 2 (con't): 42:48
What it's like backpacking with such a light pack: 48:58
Conclusion: 50:00
Outro: 52:00
My gear in this video -
Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Pack: alnk.to/3ye2lu2
ANDA UNO Tarp: alnk.to/ei4gbfN
Nemo Tensor Trail Pad: rei.pxf.io/N9Vqrb
Western Mountaineering NanoLite 38: alnk.to/5Fd87hQ
SOL Bivy: alnk.to/dezIiq5
Big Sky UL Pillow: alnk.to/5Q7T672
Adotec Bear Bag: alnk.to/31tLp4i
TOAKS Long Handled Spork: alnk.to/4fT4gON
Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M
M!GO Water Bottle: alnk.to/1N4kVah
Nomadix Bandana Towel: alnk.to/esZ1a94
RovyVon Flashlight: alnk.to/3J8NkkY
Garmin In-Reach Mini 2: rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a
Black Diamond Distance Z Poles: rei.pxf.io/kOXqYV
REI Midweight Baselayers: rei.pxf.io/OeJxPr
RecPak Complete Meal: alnk.to/4qNPfC3
What I'm wearing -
Title Nine Cordillera Pants: bit.ly/4g1FJWj
Cotopaxi Tech Hat: rei.pxf.io/LKG6DY
Outdoor Vitals Tern Merino Sun Hoodie: alnk.to/esZ1a3j
TOPO Pursuit 2 Shoes: rei.pxf.io/mOBmQa
SamBob Fleece: https://sambob.biz/
EE Torrid Jacket (Women's): alnk.to/5FcyALB
EE Torrid Jacket (Men's): alnk.to/7frnq73
Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from the affiliate 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!
Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! 💚 If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
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!
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!
I Tried Superlight Backpacking!
#backpacking #superlight #ultralight #summer #hiking #camping #idaho #sawtooths #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside
*Thank you to Lectric for sponsoring this video! Check out the XP4 (I love mine!) here: lectricebikes.sjv.io/aOZ1BY
I tried super ultralight backpacking for the first time! It's been a while since I tried new backpacking gear on a trip, and so for this video I decided to try the lightest gear I have ever tested! With an under 7 pound base weight, and an under 15 pound total pack weight, I set off on an iconic loop in the remote Sawtooth Mountains of central Idaho. I was able to fit all my gear for this 23 mile loop into just a single 25 liter daypack!! But to achieve such a super ultralight pack this meant major sacrifices. I had no tent with me, just a basic ultralight tarp shelter to hopefully protect from rain and storms, and no stove, requiring me to cold soak all my meals. Typically gear this light is reserved for the warmest and best conditions, so when rain and thunder arrived I knew I'd be pushing this gear to the limit. Will trying such an extremely lightweight backpacking kit inspire ways to make my core kit even lighter? Watch the video to see! 😘
Intro: 00:00
Trying superlight backpacking - Day 1: 0:53
Arriving at camp & setting up my superlight shelter: 19:18
Trying superlight backpacking - Day 2: 30:24
Why I love my Lectric e-bike (sponsor): 42:04
Trying superlight backpacking - Day 2 (con't): 42:48
What it's like backpacking with such a light pack: 48:58
Conclusion: 50:00
Outro: 52:00
My gear in this video -
Gossamer Gear Loris 25 Pack: alnk.to/3ye2lu2
ANDA UNO Tarp: alnk.to/ei4gbfN
Nemo Tensor Trail Pad: rei.pxf.io/N9Vqrb
Western Mountaineering NanoLite 38: alnk.to/5Fd87hQ
SOL Bivy: alnk.to/dezIiq5
Big Sky UL Pillow: alnk.to/5Q7T672
Adotec Bear Bag: alnk.to/31tLp4i
TOAKS Long Handled Spork: alnk.to/4fT4gON
Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M
M!GO Water Bottle: alnk.to/1N4kVah
Nomadix Bandana Towel: alnk.to/esZ1a94
RovyVon Flashlight: alnk.to/3J8NkkY
Garmin In-Reach Mini 2: rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a
Black Diamond Distance Z Poles: rei.pxf.io/kOXqYV
REI Midweight Baselayers: rei.pxf.io/OeJxPr
RecPak Complete Meal: alnk.to/4qNPfC3
What I'm wearing -
Title Nine Cordillera Pants: bit.ly/4g1FJWj
Cotopaxi Tech Hat: rei.pxf.io/LKG6DY
Outdoor Vitals Tern Merino Sun Hoodie: alnk.to/esZ1a3j
TOPO Pursuit 2 Shoes: rei.pxf.io/mOBmQa
SamBob Fleece: https://sambob.biz/
EE Torrid Jacket (Women's): alnk.to/5FcyALB
EE Torrid Jacket (Men's): alnk.to/7frnq73
Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from the affiliate 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!
Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! 💚 If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
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!
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!
I Tried Superlight Backpacking!
#backpacking #superlight #ultralight #summer #hiking #camping #idaho #sawtooths #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside
