Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON to get your free sample pack with any purchase.
Check out the behind the scenes and extras from this backpacking trip on my Patreon: patreon.com/c/EricHanson
@MirandaGoesOutside gear on this trip:
M!GO Water Bottle: mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle (for pre-order)
Tent: bit.ly/4hSqfUY
Sleeping Bag: alnk.to/5Fc8XTr
Sleeping mattress: bit.ly/3UruLQp
Sleeping pad: alnk.to/6bWk3fY
Camp pillow: bit.ly/41vQ5rU
Backpack: alnk.to/dWdL4fc
Pee Cloth: alnk.to/2QxVtBi
Hiking shoes: amzn.to/4h2oIu0
Water filter: bit.ly/3DddWDw
My gear on this trip:
Trekking pole tent: alnk.to/6mR52c0
Sleeping bag: amzn.to/4gWwqpG
Sleeping mattress: alnk.to/1N3ny18
Backpack: amzn.to/3DdjrSG
Organizer bag: bit.ly/3Oivn7G (from my buddy's Etsy shop)
Stove: amzn.to/3EVceHn
Tri-flex stove adapter: amzn.to/4ifQfJr (for use with the Petrel cookpot)
Cookpot: amzn.to/3QEQrX4
Insulated Food Pouch: alnk.to/flxJ4YN
Camp cup: amzn.to/3U3wACY
Camp Spork: amzn.to/4eFFcb9
Headlamp: amzn.to/3Y5pT4p
Swivel Stool: amzn.to/3F7Ufxk
Rainer's Gear from this trip:
Tent: alnk.to/faCY6oN
Sleeping bag: alnk.to/dptoifR
Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/3J7Ilm9
Backpack: bit.ly/3F9QOpV
Fleece: alnk.to/dWdFeLG
Pillow: alnk.to/8EKVOjq
Down jacket: bit.ly/3XjvOU5
Miranda Webster and Rainer Golden have a unique YouTube success story. Miranda rose to internet fame while hosting a long-running series of YouTube videos for REI. Rainer got his start in Hollywod before working with Miranda at REI. But the tale of how they landed their roles and how they've grown an independent hiking and backpacking YouTube channel is quite the fascinating tale. The three of us sit down on a real backpacking trip in Arizona to discuss each of our unique journeys to get here. Throw in some hilarious side stories and you've got yourself a good time!
This video is a bit different for me. It's more of a podcast interview with a few of my favorite creators. I hope you enjoy.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
Chapters
Intro: 00:00
What Does Rainer Do Here?: 01:35
Should More YouTubers Work with a Producer?: 04:37
How Miranda Got the REI YouTube Job: 07:05
How Rainer Got His Hollwood Start: 22:16
Wisdom for Young Creators: 29:58
Why I Use LMNT: 33:18
Miranda's One and Only Skill: 34:57
My Early Days of Backpacking: 37:35
Rainer's Early Days of REI and Backpacking: 42:18
Brilliant Advice for Novice Backpackers: 48:40
The Crazy and True Animal Attack Story: 54:12
Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to DrinkLMNT.com/ERICHANSON to get your free sample pack with any purchase.
Check out the behind the scenes and extras from this backpacking trip on my Patreon: patreon.com/c/EricHanson
@MirandaGoesOutside gear on this trip:
M!GO Water Bottle: mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle (for pre-order)
Tent: bit.ly/4hSqfUY
Sleeping Bag: alnk.to/5Fc8XTr
Sleeping mattress: bit.ly/3UruLQp
Sleeping pad: alnk.to/6bWk3fY
Camp pillow: bit.ly/41vQ5rU
Backpack: alnk.to/dWdL4fc
Pee Cloth: alnk.to/2QxVtBi
Hiking shoes: amzn.to/4h2oIu0
Water filter: bit.ly/3DddWDw
My gear on this trip:
Trekking pole tent: alnk.to/6mR52c0
Sleeping bag: amzn.to/4gWwqpG
Sleeping mattress: alnk.to/1N3ny18
Backpack: amzn.to/3DdjrSG
Organizer bag: bit.ly/3Oivn7G (from my buddy's Etsy shop)
Stove: amzn.to/3EVceHn
Tri-flex stove adapter: amzn.to/4ifQfJr (for use with the Petrel cookpot)
Cookpot: amzn.to/3QEQrX4
Insulated Food Pouch: alnk.to/flxJ4YN
Camp cup: amzn.to/3U3wACY
Camp Spork: amzn.to/4eFFcb9
Headlamp: amzn.to/3Y5pT4p
Swivel Stool: amzn.to/3F7Ufxk
Rainer's Gear from this trip:
Tent: alnk.to/faCY6oN
Sleeping bag: alnk.to/dptoifR
Sleeping Mattress: alnk.to/3J7Ilm9
Backpack: bit.ly/3F9QOpV
Fleece: alnk.to/dWdFeLG
Pillow: alnk.to/8EKVOjq
Down jacket: bit.ly/3XjvOU5
Miranda Webster and Rainer Golden have a unique YouTube success story. Miranda rose to internet fame while hosting a long-running series of YouTube videos for REI. Rainer got his start in Hollywod before working with Miranda at REI. But the tale of how they landed their roles and how they've grown an independent hiking and backpacking YouTube channel is quite the fascinating tale. The three of us sit down on a real backpacking trip in Arizona to discuss each of our unique journeys to get here. Throw in some hilarious side stories and you've got yourself a good time!
This video is a bit different for me. It's more of a podcast interview with a few of my favorite creators. I hope you enjoy.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
Chapters
Intro: 00:00
What Does Rainer Do Here?: 01:35
Should More YouTubers Work with a Producer?: 04:37
How Miranda Got the REI YouTube Job: 07:05
How Rainer Got His Hollwood Start: 22:16
Wisdom for Young Creators: 29:58
Why I Use LMNT: 33:18
Miranda's One and Only Skill: 34:57
My Early Days of Backpacking: 37:35
Rainer's Early Days of REI and Backpacking: 42:18
Brilliant Advice for Novice Backpackers: 48:40
The Crazy and True Animal Attack Story: 54:12
