Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
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My solo backpacking trip was almost over before it began! It's spring which in Washington State means unpredictable weather, and a challenging situation for most backpackers. In the valleys and on the coasts the weather is warm and inviting, but up in the mountains winter continues and the snow is soft, deep and avalanche prone. Many backpackers wait impatiently for the snow to melt, and most will be waiting until almost July! Finding a traversable trail can be tough. Nevertheless I was desperate to get out backpacking for my first trip of spring and so uper last minute I chucked all my gear into my pack, hit the road up into the Cascade mountains near where I live, and arrived at the trail fairly late in the afternoon. I hoped for a cozy and fun little solo adventure to start the backpacking season, but there was one little problem - it was dumping rain and a thick fog had enveloped the entire mountain...
Intro: 00:00
Solo backpacking to a misty mountain lake - Day 1: 0:56
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 11:43
Solo backpacking to a misty mountain lake - Day 1 (con't): 12:24
Solo backpacking to a misty mountain lake - Day 2: 19:56
Outro: 25:56
My gear in this video -
REI Flash 55 Pack: alnk.to/eONDi2H
Nemo Hornet Tent: alnk.to/58sf76I
NEMO Tensor Extreme Sleeping Pad: alnk.to/2Qy6AGw
Outdoor Vitals 1/8" Closed Cell Foam Pad: alnk.to/c09vB5i
Nemo Fillo Elite Pillow: alnk.to/8iVB00k
Pillow Strap: alnk.to/dWdQo7V
EE Revelation Quilt: alnk.to/bEjZDo9
MSR Switch Stove: alnk.to/8tQlYSw
Yumbini Cowboy Pinto Beans and Rice: alnk.to/8ELoJqM
BearVault Bear Canister: alnk.to/5uhtj3j
Bear Can Key: alnk.to/9bvo4dO
Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: alnk.to/2uIADcP
M!GO Water Bottle (available in May): mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle
LuminAID String Lights: alnk.to/8ELoJr4
Pad-Pal Inflator: alnk.to/cb4gA9c
Nitecore Power Bank: alnk.to/cwTMxN0
Kula Cloth: kulacloth.com/products/miranda-goes-outside-kula-collab
EE Torrid Booties: alnk.to/dAokuo4
BERT Camp Shoes: thebertshoe.com
Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles: alnk.to/7fr37wB
Garmin InReach Mini: alnk.to/2jNPEHx
Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Watch: alnk.to/aWEXIGK
What I'm wearing in this video -
Skida Headband: alnk.to/4BHYaIn
SamBob Fleece: https://sambob.biz/
OV Tern Sunshirt: alnk.to/d3ElfT0
Youer Crop Top: https://collabs.shop/v59g4q
REI Trailmade Pants: alnk.to/9bvFFYk
Skida Brim Hat: alnk.to/8tQDKEb
EE Torrid Jacket: alnk.to/btpwqAG
REI Baselayers: alnk.to/8iVSLTR
Topo Pursuit Shoes: alnk.to/biuLrMW
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
LMNT is the biggest supporter of my channel and an essential part of my daily routine. 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 Miranda and edited by Abby Hagan and 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!
Solo Backpacking in the Rain!
#backpacking #solobackpacking #rain #spring #alpinelakeswilderness #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside
*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
My solo backpacking trip was almost over before it began! It's spring which in Washington State means unpredictable weather, and a challenging situation for most backpackers. In the valleys and on the coasts the weather is warm and inviting, but up in the mountains winter continues and the snow is soft, deep and avalanche prone. Many backpackers wait impatiently for the snow to melt, and most will be waiting until almost July! Finding a traversable trail can be tough. Nevertheless I was desperate to get out backpacking for my first trip of spring and so uper last minute I chucked all my gear into my pack, hit the road up into the Cascade mountains near where I live, and arrived at the trail fairly late in the afternoon. I hoped for a cozy and fun little solo adventure to start the backpacking season, but there was one little problem - it was dumping rain and a thick fog had enveloped the entire mountain...
Intro: 00:00
Solo backpacking to a misty mountain lake - Day 1: 0:56
Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 11:43
Solo backpacking to a misty mountain lake - Day 1 (con't): 12:24
Solo backpacking to a misty mountain lake - Day 2: 19:56
Outro: 25:56
My gear in this video -
REI Flash 55 Pack: alnk.to/eONDi2H
Nemo Hornet Tent: alnk.to/58sf76I
NEMO Tensor Extreme Sleeping Pad: alnk.to/2Qy6AGw
Outdoor Vitals 1/8" Closed Cell Foam Pad: alnk.to/c09vB5i
Nemo Fillo Elite Pillow: alnk.to/8iVB00k
Pillow Strap: alnk.to/dWdQo7V
EE Revelation Quilt: alnk.to/bEjZDo9
MSR Switch Stove: alnk.to/8tQlYSw
Yumbini Cowboy Pinto Beans and Rice: alnk.to/8ELoJqM
BearVault Bear Canister: alnk.to/5uhtj3j
Bear Can Key: alnk.to/9bvo4dO
Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: alnk.to/2uIADcP
M!GO Water Bottle (available in May): mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle
LuminAID String Lights: alnk.to/8ELoJr4
Pad-Pal Inflator: alnk.to/cb4gA9c
Nitecore Power Bank: alnk.to/cwTMxN0
Kula Cloth: kulacloth.com/products/miranda-goes-outside-kula-collab
EE Torrid Booties: alnk.to/dAokuo4
BERT Camp Shoes: thebertshoe.com
Black Diamond Distance Z Trekking Poles: alnk.to/7fr37wB
Garmin InReach Mini: alnk.to/2jNPEHx
Garmin Instinct 2S Solar Watch: alnk.to/aWEXIGK
What I'm wearing in this video -
Skida Headband: alnk.to/4BHYaIn
SamBob Fleece: https://sambob.biz/
OV Tern Sunshirt: alnk.to/d3ElfT0
Youer Crop Top: https://collabs.shop/v59g4q
REI Trailmade Pants: alnk.to/9bvFFYk
Skida Brim Hat: alnk.to/8tQDKEb
EE Torrid Jacket: alnk.to/btpwqAG
REI Baselayers: alnk.to/8iVSLTR
Topo Pursuit Shoes: alnk.to/biuLrMW
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
LMNT is the biggest supporter of my channel and an essential part of my daily routine. 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 Miranda and edited by Abby Hagan and 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!
Solo Backpacking in the Rain!
#backpacking #solobackpacking #rain #spring #alpinelakeswilderness #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside
