I went backpacking with the IDEAL budget backpacking kit! This is the finale (for now) of my 5 part series testing budget gear from major outdoor brands and retailers!! This time I took the best of the best gear from the series (plus a couple new pieces of gear you haven't seen yet) out on a frigid overnight backpacking trip to Ancient Lakes in the high desert of coulee country in Washington State! I had two main goals: test if my favorite piece of budget gear in each category would work as one cohesive ideal budget backpacking kit, and test a new budget pack and sleeping pad. I had struggled to find a pack I felt good recommending, as well as a sleeping pad, and so in this video I am testing the 3F UL QiDian ultralight pack, and the Paria Outdoors RechargeXL insulated sleeping pad! With these two new budget gear discoveries, and almost 5 months of testing, have I found the IDEAL budget backpacking kit? Watch the video to see!
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Intro: 00:00 The ideal budget backpacking gear: 0:58 Two NEW pieces of gear: 8:26 Backpacking with budget gear - Day 1: 13:10 Backpacking with budget gear - Day 2: 25:20 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 27:15 Backpacking with budget gear - Day 2 (con't): 28:15 The complete ideal budget backpacking kit: 32:14 Outro: 38:27
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Director and Producer: Rainer Golden Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Katie Van Fleet!
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I Went Backpacking With The Ideal Budget Backpacking Kit! #backpacking #backpackinggear #hiking #camping #2024 #winter #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #budget #budgetgear
I went backpacking with the IDEAL budget backpacking kit! This is the finale (for now) of my 5 part series testing budget gear from major outdoor brands and retailers!! This time I took the best of the best gear from the series (plus a couple new pieces of gear you haven't seen yet) out on a frigid overnight backpacking trip to Ancient Lakes in the high desert of coulee country in Washington State! I had two main goals: test if my favorite piece of budget gear in each category would work as one cohesive ideal budget backpacking kit, and test a new budget pack and sleeping pad. I had struggled to find a pack I felt good recommending, as well as a sleeping pad, and so in this video I am testing the 3F UL QiDian ultralight pack, and the Paria Outdoors RechargeXL insulated sleeping pad! With these two new budget gear discoveries, and almost 5 months of testing, have I found the IDEAL budget backpacking kit? Watch the video to see!
LOVE YOU π
Intro: 00:00 The ideal budget backpacking gear: 0:58 Two NEW pieces of gear: 8:26 Backpacking with budget gear - Day 1: 13:10 Backpacking with budget gear - Day 2: 25:20 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 27:15 Backpacking with budget gear - Day 2 (con't): 28:15 The complete ideal budget backpacking kit: 32:14 Outro: 38:27
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!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 I am thrilled to get to continue to partner with them! To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director and Producer: Rainer Golden Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Katie Van Fleet!
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I Went Backpacking With The Ideal Budget Backpacking Kit! #backpacking #backpackinggear #hiking #camping #2024 #winter #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #budget #budgetgearI Tried Camping with ONLY Household Items!Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-09-23 | *Thank you Lectric for sponsoring this video. I absolutely LOVE my Lectric e-bike! Check out Lectric here: mdsh.io/mirandagoesoutside
I went camping with ONLY common household items I found in my house! I challenged myself to create a cozy and practical campsite using no camping gear at all, taking only things that most people have around their homes already. It's a $0 gear budget luxury camping challenge! I loaded up my car with tarps, a real bed, my actual bedding, and more, and drove to a remote campsite in the forest to spend the night. To make this more fun my producer Rainer brought his fancy and expensive camping gear so we could see if I could pull off being as comfortable as him for thousands of dollars less. Did I pull it off? Watch the video to see! ποΈ
Intro: 0:00 Driving to camp and unloading the car: 1:09 The household items I am using to camp: 2:11 Setting up my shelter and bed: 2:55 Dinner, going to bed, and morning at camp: 11:40 Biking and hiking to a remote waterfall: 20:05 Why I love my Lectric e-bike (sponsor): 22:22 What I would change about my $0 shelter: 22:58 $0 camping set-up vs $1500 camping set-up: 24:52 Outro: 27:50
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I Tried Camping on a $0 Budget! #budgetcamping #glamping #camping #backpacking #fall #2026 #adventure #pnw #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #olympicnationalforestIm Giving Hammock Camping One Last Try!Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-08-23 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I adore it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I'm giving hammock camping one last try! I've gone hammock camping twice before and it did not go well, but you all said I needed a better hammock, and the consensus was to get a custom Hellbender hammock from Dutchware. So that's exactly what I did! I bought the fancy custom hammock you all recommended, and took it out on an overnight to a stunning alpine lake. Can this beloved hammock make me love hammock camping at last? Watch the video to see... ππ
Intro: 0:00 Hiking to camp: 0:52 Hammock camping with a custom hammock - Day 1: 6:56 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 19:56 Hammock camping with a custom hammock - Day 1 (con't): 21:02 Hammock camping with a custom hammock - Day 2: 24:42 Conclusion on my custom hammock: 31:21 Outro: 33:08
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I Tried Hammock Camping with a Custom Hammock! #hammockcamping #backpacking #hiking #camping #2026 #adventure #summer #pnw #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #alpinelakeswildernessBackpacking the Hardest Trail in Olympic National Park!Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-07-29 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so good) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I tried backpacking to Lake Constance, the hardest and shortest, hike in Olympic National Park! The trail journeys steeply up, totaling 3300 feet of gain in just 2.2 miles one way. But the elevation gain is not the only obstacle. To reach Lake Constance you must begin crawling over and under trees downed in a wildfire years ago, and then snake your way ever upward through a dense forest, only to reach a series of vertical cliffs you must ascend extremely carefully. On this final section one mistake could be fatal, and the trail is more like rock climbing than hiking. But the reward at the end of this trail is a gorgeous sapphire blue alpine lake perched beneath the peaks of stunning mountains! I was nervous to try this trail, and unsure if Rainer and I could make it to the elusive lake at the top, but this right of passage in Olympic National Park was too alluring to pass up!
Intro: 0:00 Backpacking the hardest trail on Olympic National Park - Day 1: 1:10 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 10:00 Backpacking the hardest trail in Olympic National Park - Day 1 (con't): 10:50 Backpacking the hardest trail in Olympic National Park - Day 2: 24:37 Outro: 28:29
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Backpacking the Hardest Trail in Olympic National Park! #ultralightbackpacking #backpacking #hiking #camping #2026 #adventure #summer #pnw #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #olympicnationalpark #lakeconstanceBackpacking with New Ultralight Gear From a MYSTERY BOX!Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-07-19 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's the best) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I unboxed NEW ultralight backpacking gear from a mystery box, and then took it backpacking! Lloyd, Maggie, and the team at Garage Grown Gear packed a mystery box of full of new ultralight backpacking gear for 2026, and of course I had to open it and take all this new gear backpacking right away to test it out. This was the most gear I have ever unboxed and taken out on a trip, and lot of it is seriously wild and innovative stuff. Watch the video to see the unboxing, the adventure, and which of this new ultralight gear I loved the most - and which did NOT work for me π
Intro: 00:00 Unboxing new ultralight backpacking gear: 0:41 Backpacking with new ultralight gear - Day 1: 17:53 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 23:24 Backpacking with new ultralight gear - Day 1 (con't): 24:22 Backpacking with new ultralight gear - Day 2: 39:06 The gear I loved, and the gear I didn't: 46:53 Outro: 51:13
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Thank you to Lloyd and his team at Garage Grown Gear! GGG is an online store dedicated to ultralight and cottage brand outdoor gear. To learn more about GGG click HERE: garagegrowngear.com
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director, Producer, Editor and Videographer: Rainer Golden Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
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Backpacking with New Ultralight Backpacking Gear! #ultralightbackpacking #backpackinggear #backpacking #hiking #camping #2026 #adventure #summer #pnw #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildHacks for Dealing With Ticks on Trail I Actually Use!Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-06-21 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's my fav) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
If you've seen the news you know this tick season is the worst in a decade. As hikers and backpackers we are particularly vulnerable to tick bites, and therefore tick-borne illnesses. In this video I'll show you everything you can do to prevent a tick bite, how to check yourself for ticks, what to do if a tick is on you, and what to do if you think you might have a tick-borne illness.
Intro: 00:00 What to do to prevent tick bites: 0:43 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 3:15 How to treat your clothes with permethrin: 4:08 Tips for doing a tick check: 5:45 What to do if you find a tick on your body: 7:54 Symptoms of tick borne illnesses: 11:11 The tick bite prevention step that is often ignored: 12:27 Outro: 14:12
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How to Avoid Ticks When Hiking and Backpacking! #backpacking #summer #hiking #camping #ticks #insects #2026 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideπ΄LIVE! Finally Answering Your Most Common Backpacking Questions!Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-06-14 | *This livestream is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so good!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
Iβm finally answering all of your most common questions about backpackingβ¦ LIVE! Grab a coffee or tea (or beverage of choice) and settle in for a wild live stream where I give unfiltered answers to the most frequently asked questions about hiking, backpacking and camping. I'll be answering questions about trails, gear, and training, and anything else you want to know about backpacking -- so come ready with your questions! Looking forward to a fun hangout with you all!
LOVE Y'ALL π
2:15 Overview of the questions I'll be answering 3:26 How to manage critters on trail 16:01 How to train for backpacking 22:31 How to assess the difficulty of a hike 31:53 How to get comfortable backpacking solo 40:18 How big should your daypack or backpacking bag be 49:02 How much should your pack weigh 53:14 LMNT Integration 54:56 Favorite gear 1:14:29 How much food you should pack for backpacking 1:24:25 Managing mental health and chronic illness on trail 1:33:52 #1 piece of advice for backpackers 1:39:00 Questions from the chat
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The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
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Answering Your Most Common Backpacking Questions LIVE! #backpacking #spring #summer #hiking #camping #backpacking #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #livestreamGenius Backpacking Gear I Found on the Other Side of the World!Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-05-24 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
Backpacking gear from New Zealand is on another level! In this video I want to share some of the wildly innovative backpacking gear that I discovered backpacking on the other side of the world. This kiwi made or designed gear is truly genius - from the most innovative pack I have ever seen, to an amazing tent that could rival the Durston X-Mid for uniqueness. I'm hoping some of our American brands take note of what the outdoor industry in New Zealand is coming up with, because they might just be making the best gear in the world. I will be backpacking with this gear soon, but for now I just couldn't wait to share this cool stuff with all of you. I hope you enjoy!
US backpackers! You can find the Aarn Mountain Magic Pro here: alnk.to/8tSOgBe
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Innovative Backpacking Gear From New Zealand #backpacking #spring #hiking #camping #ultralight #newzealand #2026 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideI Bailed On My New Zealand Backpacking TripMiranda Goes Outside!!2026-05-17 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's essential for me) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I bailed on my backpacking trip in the mountains of New Zealand after walking into a storm! The intention was to hike into a range of mountains called The Remarkables on the South Island of New Zealand, on a rarely travelled route called Wye Creek.Β However, as has been the story for most of my adventures in Aotearoa, things just did not go according to plan. Unexpected poor conditions threatened to turn into a serious storm, and without knowing if the situation would become dangerous, I was forced to flee back to my car before nightfall. Here's the story of my final backpacking trip in New Zealand, and why the decision to quit was a complicated and emotional one that stuck with me long after I got home...
Intro: 00:00 My failed backpacking trip in New Zealand: 0:45 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 7:16 How I felt about bailing, & what I learned: 8:06 My advice for avoiding danger backpacking: 9:51 Outro: 11:11
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I Bailed on My Backpacking Trip in New Zealand #backpacking #spring #hiking #camping #theremarkables #newzealand #2026 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside3 Days Backpacking New Zealands Most Diverse Wilderness!Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-04-26 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (you'll love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I spent 3 perfect days backpacking the Greenstone Caples Track on New Zealand's epic South Island! This hike had bridges GALORE! Often overlooked for the nearby, and far more popular, Routeburn Track, the Greenstone Caples circuit is possibly New Zealand's most stunning, and underrated hike. Over 60 kilometers, Rainer and I hiked along clear rivers, over bridges, through dense beech forests and wide open valleys, under stunning mountain peaks, and we saw all sorts of incredible birds along the way. This was the New Zealand tramp of my dreams, and completing this gorgeous, and diverse, mountain circuit is an adventure I'll never forget! This is the second video in my series backpacking in New Zealand, and I have one more video in this series coming soon. π³πΏπ
Intro: 00:00 Carpark to McKeller Hut - Day 1: 1:00 McKeller Hut to Mid Caples Hut - Day 2: 11:27 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 21:14 McKeller Hut to Mid Caples Hut - Day 2 (con't) 22:05 Mid Caples Hut to Carpark - Day 3: 28:33 Outro: 31:38
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The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden Editor: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed and edited by Rainer Golden with additional editing by Abby Hagan!
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3 Days Backpacking the Greenstone Caples Track in New Zealand! #backpacking #spring #hiking #camping #greenstonecaples #newzealand #2026 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideMy New Zealand Backpacking Trip Was a Disaster (Until It Wasnt)Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-04-19 | *Join me on Whatnot, Tuesday, April 21st at 5pm PT, as I auction off gently used and new backpacking and hiking gear, with a share of the proceeds donated to Outdoor Alliance! Use my link for $15 off your first purchase: whatnot.com/invite/mirandagoesoutside
My first New Zealand backpacking trip was a disaster - until it wasn't. After a wonderful few days in the Auckland area recovering from jet lag, seeing old friends, and visiting a place I've always wanted to go (Hobbiton!), it all went wrong. Historic storms hit the north island causing heavy rains, wind, flooding, land slides and even evacuations. My originally planned trip to take the train to Tongariro National Park and backpack for three days around Mt. Ngauruhoe had been totally derailed. With my adventure in Aotearoa starting as a failure, I had to scramble to figure out what to do next. The backpacking trip I ended up doing might have been one of the most memorable, and challenging, trips I've ever done...
Intro: 00:00 My failed backpacking trip on the North Island: 0:51 Backpacking to a remote hut on the South Island - Day 1: 4:01 I'm doing a live gear auction for charity (sponsor): 14:26 Overnight in a stunning mountain hut: 15:26 Hiking out in a storm - Day 2: 23:49 Outro: 33:56
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Backpacking in New Zealand was Nearly a Disaster! #backpacking #spring #hiking #camping #2026 #adventure #newzealand #travel #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #youtubeThe BEST Instant Coffee for Backpackers (I tried them all)Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-03-22 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I tried the cheapest vs most expensive instant coffees for backpacking, plus a TON of different coffees at price points in between, to find out which is the BEST coffee for backpackers! If you're like me, you love a hot cup of coffee in the backcountry in the morning, and today there are more options than ever for backpackers - from premium craft coffees all the way down to classic Starbucks or Folgers. Some of these coffees can be pretty expensive, with one serving of instant coffee rivaling the price of a cup from an actual cafe! But which backpacking coffee is worth the high, or low, price? In this video I tried every instant coffee for backpackers and crowned a surprising champion! βοΈπ
Intro: 00:00 How this coffee taste test will work: 0:32 Round 1: 1:00 Round 2: 2:19 Round 3: 3:37 Round 4: 4:40 Round 5: 6:12 Round 6: 8:05 Round 7: 9:04 Round 8: 13:05 Round 9: 15:37 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 18:24 Round 10: 19:15 Final Round: 20:52 Outro: 25:40
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The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden Editor: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed and edited by Rainer Golden with additional editing by Doug Linstedt!
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Which Coffee for Backpackers is Best? #backpacking #spring #hiking #camping #coffee #tastetest #2026 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideThe Most Incredible Campsite Ive Ever Found (hidden in Oregon!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-02-22 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's my fav) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I found a hidden trail in one of America's most remote river canyons and it led me to the most luxurious and incredible wilderness campsite ever - complete with a stunning hot spring! The Owyhee Canyonlands in eastern Oregon is one of the most remote, rugged and unknown wild places in America, and hidden at the end of an obscure and rarely traveled trail through the canyon is a truly special place to spend the night. It might be the best campsite ever! If the hot spring wasn't enough, to make this trip even more comfortable I took the most hyped sleep system in backpacking, the Zenbivy system, to test out in the field. This was my first time trying the Zenbivy system! What were my first impressions after a night using it? Watch the video to see! π
Intro: 00:00 Hiking a hidden trail in a remote river canyon: 0:53 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 4:11 Arriving at an incredible hot spring & campsite: 4:58 Setting up camp & the Zenbivy system: 9:31 A stunning evening at our PERFECT campsite: 13:02 Morning at camp: 19:16 Zenbivy first impressions: 2:23 Leaving camp & hiking out of the canyon: 26:19 Outro: 27:30
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The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden Editor: 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!
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Backpacking a Hidden Trail to a Luxurious Hot Spring Camp! #backpacking #camping #winter #hiking #2026 #oregon #mirandagoesoutside #hotspring #zenbivyConfronting My Fear of the Cold - Winter Camping in 12Β°F (-11Β°C)Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-01-25 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's the best) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I confronted my fear of the cold by winter camping in 12ΒΊ F! I have always struggled with the cold due to a condition I have called raynaud's that was triggered from a traumatic frostbite incident almost a decade ago. But in this video I wanted to confront my fear of the cold head on by heading out into the Idaho backcountry to camp in the deep snow and bitter cold. I brought new gear with me to hopefully help me stay warm (including an exciting new tent!) and found the perfect place to spend the night. But was the cold more than I bargained for?
Intro: 00:00 Snowshoeing to camp through deep snow: 0:38 Arriving at camp & setting up: 2:50 Incredible sunset, making dinner & heading to bed: 13:22 Waking up at our frozen campsite: 25:10 Breakfast, coffee & packing up camp: 26:56 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor) 29:45 Breakfast, coffee & packing up camp (con't): 30:40 Why the cold frightens me (raynaud's & my frostbite experience): 34:12 Outro: 35:30
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Winter Camping in Snow & Cold! #backpacking #camping #winter #hiking #2026 #snow #mirandagoesoutside #idahoWinter Hiking to Remote Hot Springs (and big life news)Miranda Goes Outside!!2026-01-18 | *Join me on Whatnot on January 21st at 3pm PT as I auction off gently used and new backpacking and hiking gear, with all proceeds donated to Outdoor Alliance! Use my link for $15 off your first purchase: whatnot.com/invite/mirandagoesoutside
It's time for a long overdue life update because there are things I haven't told you. The last time I updated you on my living situation I was moving out of my home in Leavenworth, WA in June of last year. Since then so much of my life has changed! In this video I'll share the news about what my life has been like the last 6 months, where I've been living (the answer might surprise you) and where I'm moving next, as well as take you on an adventure winter hiking to three of Idaho's most iconic and remote natural hot springs! This is a bit of a different type of video from me, I don't often do a traditional vlog, but I hope you enjoy it!
Intro: 00:00 Packing to head home: 1:06 Where I'm living now, & where I'm moving next: 2:56 Hot Spring #1: 4:46 What I do with all the backpacking gear I test: 9:18 I'm doing a live gear auction for charity (sponsor): 10:08 How moving has been hard on me: 11:14 Hot Spring #2: 12:23 What's in my backpack: 13:24 Hot Spring #3: 16:46 Plans for this channel in 2026: 18:40 Arriving home: 20:32 Outro: 21:10
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Winter Hiking to Remote Idaho Hot Springs (and a life update) #backpacking #winter #hiking #camping #2026 #adventure #idaho #hotsprings #travel #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #youtubeI Went Backpacking With Gear Made By Outdoor YouTubers!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-12-21 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's incredible) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I went backpacking with only with gear made by outdoor YouTubers! So many YouTubers have their own gear now, and some even have their own brands, so in this video I wanted to test all the YouTuber made gear I could find on an overnight backpacking trip in Arizona's stunning Superstition Mountains! I used gear from outdoor YouTubers @BackcountryExposure, @DarwinOnthetrail, @TaysonWhittaker (owner of Outdoor Vitals), @JustinOutdoors, @grimgranite, and I even threw in some bonus candy to try from massive (but not as outdoorsy) YouTubers @ryan and @MrBeast. Of course I brought my very own M!GO water bottle as well, but I didn't talk about those much since you know already I love it! Which of this gear made by YouTubers is worth it, and which is not? Watch the video to see! π
Intro: 00:00 Backpacking with gear made by YouTubers - Day 1: 0:38 Backpacking with gear made by YouTubers - Day 2: 29:32 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 33:38 Backpacking with gear made by YouTubers - Day 2 (con't): 34:28 Conclusion: 38:48 Outro: 40:15
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I Went Backpacking With Gear Made By YouTubers! #backpacking #fall #winter #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #travel #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #arizona #superstitionmountains #youtubeI Underestimated This Trail in Arizonas Forgotten MountainsMiranda Goes Outside!!2025-12-14 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I went backpacking in Arizona's forgotten Goldfield Mountains, and it was way more than I bargained for! Few people spend the night in the Goldfields, favoring their highly popular neighbor the Superstition Mountains. In fact when I called the ranger to ask about this trail he said he'd never heard of anyone spending the night out there. Of course this intrigued me so I set off for two days of wild hiking in this overlooked section of the Arizona desert. This is a brutal trail, and for most of the loop I attempted there is no trail at all! The difficulty of bushwhacking and navigating through this wild desert meant that night set in before I could find camp, forcing me to search for a spot to set up my tent in the dark...
Intro: 00:00 Backpacking in Arizona's forgotten mountains - Day 1: 1:21 Backpacking in Arizona's forgotten mountains - Day 2: 25:57 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 28:20 Backpackin in Arizona's forgotten mountains. - Day 2 (con't): 29:21 Outro: 35:35
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Backpacking the Goldfield Mountains in Arizona - Triple Arch Trail! #backpacking #fall #winter #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #travel #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #arizonaHow I Fly With My Backpacking Gear (mistakes to avoid, and a $5 hack!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-11-30 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's seriously the best) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
Don't make a MAJOR mistake when taking your backpacking gear on a plane! Traveling with your backpacking gear on a plane can be pretty confusing since so much backpacking gear can be considered dangerous to the TSA, or the airline. Often backpacking kits contain not just sharp objects that can be confiscated, but totally banned items as well. Making a mistake can land you in pretty big trouble, and even send you to jail! To help you avoid having airport security ruin your backpacking trip, in this video I am going to show you exactly how I pack my backpacking gear to take on the plane by packing for a real flight. I'll share the one piece of gear you can NEVER bring on an airplane, the essential $5 piece of gear that makes the entire process of bringing your gear on a flight easy, and everything I pack in both my checked and carry on baggage to avoid hassle! One tip I'll share has meant I've never lost my baggage, and it's SUPER simple. Watch the video to see! βοΈποΈ
Intro: 00:00 The one piece of backpacking gear you cannot take on a plane: 0:32 What backpacking gear you have to check: 2:29 The $5 piece of gear for plane travel I swear by: 10:37 A tip to make your gear easier to find if the airport loses it: 11:59 What backpacking gear you have to carry on: 12:55 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 16:36 What backpacking gear you have to carry on (con't): 17:35 Outro: 18:48
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How to Take Backpacking Gear on a Plane! #backpacking #fall #winter #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #airport #travel #mirandagoesoutsideI Tested My Water Bottle Against the Competition!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-11-16 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so good!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
The Mazama M!GO vs. the Igneous Nobo vs. the Cnoc Thrubottle - which new sustainable Smartwater bottle alternative is BEST for backpacking and hiking?! In this video I put each bottle head to head to see which is best, and the answer might NOT be mine π¬.
Intro: 00:00 The three water bottles & their stats: 1:01 Testing the water bottles on trail: 11:38 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 14:28 Filtering water into the water bottles: 15:27 Filtering water out of each water bottle: 17:50 How easy it is to clean each water bottle: 22:59 Which water bottle is best: 25:19 A revealing a NEW version of the M!GO: 26:55 Outro: 27:22
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Which New Backpacking Water Bottle is Best? #backpacking #fall #hiking #camping #waterbottle #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mazamam!go #igneousnobo #cnocthrubottleTaste Testing Every New Small Brand Backpacking Meal LIVE!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-11-11 | *This livestream is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so good!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
Iβm trying every new small brand backpacking mealβ¦ LIVE! I ordered every new meal I could find from Garage Grown Gear (almost 20 meals total!), and now it's time to taste and rank them in real time π₯³ Doing this live means you get to ask questions about any of the meals, and get an answer on the spot! This is my FIRST time doing a taste-test like this, and all the food Iβm trying looks amazing - I canβt wait to see which meal comes out on top!
Intro: 00:00 Trail Goods Co. Stir Fried Pork Noodles: 5:05 Foundation Outdoors Chicken Pot Pie: 9:21 NOMaste Coconut Chickpea Curry: 15:32 Packit Gourmet West Memphis Grits & Souffle: 22:05 Good to Go White Bean Chicken Chili: 27:23 Packit Gourmet Pizza Margarita Burrito: 33:27 Packit Gourmet Trail Side Bean and Cheese Burrito: 42:14 Packit Gourmet Southwest Corn and Black Bean Salad, Packit Gourmet Many Beans Salad, & Good to Go Peanut Chicken Salad: 47:28 Foundation Outdoors Southwest Style Breakfast: 1:02:56 Foundation Outdoors Biscuit and Sausage Gravy: 1:07:54 Foundation Outdoors Rise and Shine Breakfast: 1:13:24 NOMaste Tofu Tikka Masala: 1:19:57 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 1:21:10 NOMaste Tofu Tikka Masala (con't): 1:23:02 NOMaste Biryani: 1:28:37 Trail Goods Co. Creamy Spicy Chicken Pasta: 1:32:57 Foundation Outdoors Spicy Italian Pork Sausage Risotto: 1:38:47 Foundation Outdoors Lasagna: 1:43:04 Packit Gourmet Strawberry Cheesecake: 2:01:33 Outro: 2:07:08
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Taste Testing Every New Small Brand Backpacking Meal LIVE! #backpacking #fall #hiking #camping #tastetest #backpackingmeals #smallbrand #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideMy First Time Trying Catch and Cook at a Remote Alpine Lake!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-10-26 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so good!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I tried backpacking and catching my food at camp for the first time! Earlier this year I tried a bushcraft and survival challenge where I practiced survival and self reliance skills, and in this video I wanted to take the logical next step to try catching my dinner on a backpacking trip right from the wilderness where I was camping! My first ever attempt at catch and cook! With my new fishing rod, and other fishing gear, I headed out backpacking to Sheep Lake in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area of Idaho to see if I could catch a fish! This was a fantastic backpacking adventure, but were the fish biting or did I have to resort to my back-up dinner? Watch the video to see! π π
Intro: 00:00 Backpacking to a beautiful alpine lake: 1:03 Trying fishing for the first time: 8:06 Cooking dinner at camp: 24:05 Morning at camp: 32:41 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 36:25 Showing off my handmade fleece shorts: 37:24 Reflections on my first time trying catch and cook: 38:07 Outro: 39:21
Bread recipe -
100 grams flour (3.5 oz) 74 grams water (3 fl. oz.) 6 grams oil (1/4 oz) 2.4 grams salt (pinch) 3 grams yeast (half a packet)
Combine oil, water and flour in Ziploc. Squeeze bag until ingredients are mixed. Let sit 30 mins. Add salt and yeast and mix again. Dough will be mixed when itβs not sticking to inside of the bag. Let sit overnight in sleeping bag or warm place.
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My First Time Trying Backpacking and Catch & Cook! #backpacking #fall #hiking #camping #catchandcook #fishing #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideWild Backpacking Bloopers I Cut From Videos!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-10-19 | Here we go AGAIN! More Bloopers, gags, outtakes, and silly moments cut from my backpacking videos this year - all in one chaotic 15 minute compilation! These are never before seen clips of backpacking silliness, embarrassing mistakes, and general fun on trail from myself and the Miranda Goes Outside crew. Featured in this video are our editor Abby, producer and videographer Rainer, Justin from @JustinOutdoors, and of course @eric_hanson! Not ALL of these clips are for sure family friendly, so some viewer discretion advised! π May the backpacking bloops commence...
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My WILDEST EVER Backpacking Bloopers - Never Before Seen! #backpackingfails #backpackingmistakes #backpacking #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #fall3 Days Backpacking the Canadian Rockies with Only Canadian Gear!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-09-28 | *Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside to get your free sample pack with any purchase!
I tested backpacking gear from Canada's most popular outdoor brand, Mountain Equipment Company, on a three day backpacking trip in the Canadian Rockies! MEC is often referred to as, "Canada's REI" but you rarely see MEC gear on trail in the United States. So I journeyed to Alberta, Canada to test the "REI of Canada" in the Canadian wilderness, as well as a few other pieces of gear from Canadian made or designed brands, to find out if Mountain Equipment Company gear was worth more attention. Of course I couldn't embark on this adventure without one of Canada's most popular backpacking YouTubers showing me the ropes of what it's like to backpack in the remote Canadian Rockies. I am talking, of course, about my good friend @JustinOutdoors! Justin We spent 3 stormy days together backpacking a rugged section of the Great Divide Trail, and had epic fun, as well as some serious struggles, along the way. How did MEC gear fare on this rain drenched adventure? Watch the video to see! Full gear list below! π
Intro: 00:00 Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 1: 1:13 Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 2: 29:17 Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 3: 56:39 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 58:25 Backpacking with Canadian Gear - Day 3 (con't): 59:12 Conclusion on MEC and other Canadian gear: 1:11:29 Outro: 1:13:00
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The Miranda Goes Outside crew -
Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden Sr. Editor: 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!
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Backpacking with Gear From Mountain Equipment Company! #backpacking #ultralight #summer #hiking #camping #canada #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #greatdividetrail #gdtIs His Backpacking Gear BETTER Than Mine?Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-09-21 | *Thanks to LMNT for sponsoring this video! Head to drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside to get your free sample pack with any purchase!
In this video I turn the tables and film my producer, Rainer, sharing his complete backpacking kit - a kit that has barely changed in over 5 years on trail! This is one of the most well researched, durable, and brilliant backpacking kits I have ever seen, and it has proven its worth by withstanding the test of time. Rainer and I spend 40-50 days (or more!) on trail together every year, and the fact that almost all of Rainer's gear has lasted 5+ years seeing that level of heavy use is testament to how valuable it is to buy right and buy once. As a YouTuber I test a lot of gear, and so I update my pack a lot, but Rainer is a living example of the fact that when you find backpacking gear you love there's no need to change it until you have to! This is one of the most requested videos we have ever done, so I hope you enjoy. Rainer's full gear list with weights, and prices, below! π
Intro: 00:00 Tent, sleeping bag, pad, pillow: 1:03 Down jacket, fleece, hiking shirt, pants, shoes: 12:05 Water bottles, pack: 22:36 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 29:32 Stove, pot, bear bag, spork, cup: 30:31 Stool, flask, water filter, sandals: 38:41 Poop kit, hat, sleep layers, rain protection: 43:52 LMNT, headlamp, compass: 45:30 Outro: 48:35
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The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
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The Best Backpacking Kit I've Ever Seen! #backpacking #ultralight #summer #hiking #camping #idaho #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideI Tried SUPER Ultralight Backpacking!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-08-31 | *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! π
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
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The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
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I Tried Superlight Backpacking! #backpacking #superlight #ultralight #summer #hiking #camping #idaho #sawtooths #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideI Took My Friend On One of Americas Hardest Hikes!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-08-24 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I took my friend on one of America's HARDEST hikes! That's right, Pam is back, and in this video we set out to conquer the legendary, and brutal, Old Rag - the toughest hike in Shenandoah National Park! This is the hardest day hike in all of Virginia by far, and one of the hardest day hikes in the country. Pam first attempted to summit Old Rag ten years ago, and it was not an experience she enjoyed. Now, with more backpacking and hiking experience (plus proper gear), she is back with me to attempt to summit this brutal Appalachian mountain again! This was one of the toughest challenges I have ever faced, and I was grateful to not have to tackle it alone. Watch as Pam and I shed blood, sweat, and tears on our attempt to make it to the top of this famous mountain together...
Intro: 00:00 Starting the hike: 1:00 Reaching the first false summit: 6:34 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 7:51 The rock scramble begins: 8:44 Attempting to reach the summit of Old Rag: 10:10 Outro: 27:04
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The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
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I Took My Friend On One of America's Hardest Hikes - Old Rag #oldrag #virginia #shenandoah #backpacking #hiking #camping #2025 #summer #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildI Almost Quit This Backpacking Trip (for unexpected reasons)Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-08-10 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
When I set out to backpack the trail up to Peggy's Pond in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness, I did not expect how the day would begin. My goal was to hike the steep trail to this stunning alpine lake, and take out my pack-raft on the lake with an amazing view of Mt. Daniel. It was a gorgeous day, and I expected a fun adventure. What I did not expect was a panic attack to strike right at the start of the trail which would threaten to end the trip before it began. A few years ago I had a panic attack on a winter backpacking trip, and it ended up sending me home. This time I attempted to soldier on and see if being out in wild would help. It is not always the right decision to continue on, but on this day it was. Watch the video to see why. Love y'all! π
Intro: 00:00 Experiencing a panic attack on trail: 1:43 Hiking on to Peggy's Pond: 4:28 Arrival at camp: 12:30 Evening at camp: 18:28 Morning at camp: 25:38 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 30:23 Packrafting: 31:14 Searching for a hidden cabin: 35:03 Outro: 38:08
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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 and edited by Rainer Golden with additional editing by Abby Hagan!
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A Panic Attack Nearly Ended My Backpacking Trip #backpacking #summer #hiking #camping #alpinelakeswilderness #washington #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mentalhealth #depression #anxiety #panicdisorderπ¨LIVE! Major Water Bottle Update, Giveaway, and Q&A!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-07-30 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (you'll love it) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
In this surprise livestream I'm sharing a MAJOR update about the water bottle I designed, the M!GO, including when the bottle will be back in stock (VERY SOON π), the newest colors, how you can get one if you live outside the US, and what the process of creating this bottle has been like! I'll also be giving away two M!GOs filled with LMNT electrolytes during the stream, and answering any questions you have about the water bottle, backpacking, my YouTube channel, upcoming videos, and anything else! Should be fun, informative and chaotic as these livestreams always are. See you soon friends!
If you missed the livestream you can STILL WIN a M!GO bottle full of LMNT and stickers! Simply comment on this video before August 5th, 2025, and we will choose a random winner and post who won in a community post on August 5th! BEWARE OF SCAMMERS! I will never ask you to message me on Telegram or any other service!
Huge thank you to LMNT for sponsoring this livestream! 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 and spread the love for my favorite salty electrolyte drink mix! To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
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Major M!GO Update, Giveaway, and Q&A! #backpacking #hiking #camping #ultralightbackpacking #livestream #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #summer #askmeanything #m!go #2025Backpacking Beyond the Crowds to a Forgotten Alpine Lake!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-07-20 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's my absolute favorite!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I hiked off the beaten path and spent the night at the stunning alpine lake that everyone ignores! Washington State has many iconic alpine lake destinations - places like the mega popular Colchuck, or the often visited Rachel Lake. Any weekend at Olallie and Talapus lakes will feature hordes of hikers and backpackers, as will a trip to Lake Ingalls, which is possibly the most popular lake in Washington to hike and backpack to! But just beyond Lake Ingalls, off a fork in the trail that very few backpackers take, lies a perfect tiny little lake called Lake Ann that gets barely any visitors - at least not compared to its popular neighbor! To find out why Lake Ann is so often overlooked I headed there with my backpacking gear to spend the night. To say Lake Ann delivered an incredible experience is an understatement! Watch the video to see why... π
Intro: 00:00 Backpacking to the lake everyone ignores - Day 1: 1:06 Backpacking to the lake everyone ignores - Day 2: 24:58 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 27:42 Backpacking to the lake everyone ignores - Day 2 (con't): 28:48 Outro (how I found Lake Ann): 32:08
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Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was edited by Rainer Golden with additional editing by Katie Van Fleet!
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Backpacking to a Secret Lake Hidden in Plain Sight! #backpacking #summer #hiking #camping #alpinelakeswilderness #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideEverything Went Wrong on My First Solo Hammock Camping TripMiranda Goes Outside!!2025-07-06 | *Thank you to Lectric for sponsoring this video! Check out the XP4 (I love mine!) here: lectricebikes.sjv.io/aOZ1BY
Everything went wrong on my first solo hammock camping trip! Well, almost everything. I have tried hammock camping a few times over the years, but never got quite comfortable with it. This time I decided to try it solo, and so on the first day of summer I headed out into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness with my ultralight hammock to see if I could get it right this time. The adventure was magical at first, and then whooaaa buddy, just about EVERYTHING went wrong... π Mistakes, insects, rain storms (and more) but did all this deter me from trying hammock camping again? Watch the video to see!
Intro: 00:00 Biking an abandoned road to the trailhead: 0:45 About my awesome new e-bike (sponsor): 3:28 Hiking to camp: 4:27 Hammock camping - Day 1 (bug infestation!): 14:03 Hammock camping - Day 2 (the storm arrives): 27:04 My thoughts on hammock camping: 30:41 Hiking back to the trailhead: 34:07 Outro: 36:31
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Solo Hammock Camping in the Rain! #backpacking #hammocking #hammock #summer #hiking #camping #alpinelakeswilderness #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside
SyncID: MB01MJAWO51YRTYThey Want to Sell the Land We Love (but we can stop them!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-06-22 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's the best!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
Beloved hiking, backpacking, camping, hunting, and fishing areas could be sold to the highest bidder in Alaska, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Nevada, Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico and Wyoming as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1). This is the biggest attempted sale of public lands in modern history. But there is still time to fight it! The bill is up for debate in the Senate, and has a July 4th deadline to pass. Now is the time to call, write, and otherwise bother your senators and demand they vote NO on the One Big Beautiful Bill if it includes this unprecedented sale of public lands! Resources to help fight this bill below π
Intro: 00:00 What is Lake 22, and why am I here: 0:29 What is going on: 3:48 How we can fight this: 7:21 More ways to help (donate!): 10:40 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor - all money donated!): 11:22 Reminder to please be kind: 12:33 Final call to action: 13:07 Outro: 13:53
Call the capitol switchboard to contact your senator: (202) 224-3121 Or find your senator here: senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm Use the link above to find your senator's phone number by searching their name. After searching, click "Contact" below their photo to reach them in writing.
Use this script when calling your senators:
"Hi, my name is [NAME] and I am a constituent from [PLACE].
I'm calling to urge [SENATOR] to oppose H.R. 1, the budget reconciliation bill, and any provisions that authorize the sale of our public lands for housing, or the use of them for oil, mining, and timber production. Public lands should be protected and preserved, not sold for housing and to fund tax breaks, or destroyed by resource extraction.
Thank you!"
You can also use this script as a template for writing to your senators by copying and pasting it into an email or message.
We will be donating all the sponsor money made from this video to the Outdoor Alliance, an organization that fights for better policy around recreation and conservation on public land. I will share a receipt from the donation on my channel shortly. If you wish to donate as well, you can find their donation page here: outdooralliance.org/more-ways-to-give
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
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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 and Rainer Golden
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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The Senate is Trying to Sell Our Public Lands - Here's What We Can Do About It #backpacking #hiking #camping #hunting #fishing #summer #onebigbeautifulbill #publiclands #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideBackpacking 20 Miles to Americas Most Remote Mountain Town!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-06-08 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I hiked 20 miles to the most remote and isolated mountain town in America! Although small and remote, Stehekin, WA is a bit of a legend. If youβve hiked the PCT, you know this place. For most of year there are no grocery stores, bars, restaurants, or shops of any kind open in Stehekin. There are no roads you can drive to reach the town either, the nearest road connecting you to the rest of the world ends well over 20 miles away. The only way to get to this hiker paradise hidden under the North Cascades? A long boat ride up one of the countryβs largest and deepest lakes, or several days of intense hiking. Eager to undertake the adventure to reach Stehekin on foot, Rainer and I drove to the end of the road, parked our car, and took a nearly 2 hour boat ride up Lake Chelan which dumped us at Prince Creek, the gateway to the Chelan-Sawtooths Wilderness, and we were off! Stehekin (and its famous bakery π€€) lay 20 miles ahead...
Intro: 00:00 Hiking to Stehekin - Day 1: 1:02 Hiking to Stehekin - Day 2: 18:13 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 24:28 Hiking to Stehekin - Day 2 (con't): 25:52 Hiking to Stehekin - Day 3: 35:30 Outro: 40:38
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Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 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 Doug Linstedt!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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Backpacking to the Most Remote Mountain Town in America! #backpacking #spring #stehekin #hiking #camping #lakechelan #northcascades #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideBackpacking in the Mountains Above My House (to say goodbye)Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-05-25 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's essential!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I hiked right out my front door and into the mountains above my home to spend the night! Why? I'm leaving the little mountain town where I've lived for almost two years, and this is how I'm saying goodbye. Living in Leavenworth, Washington, the quaint little Bavarian-inspired town right at the edge of the Cascade mountains, has been a dream. The access to nature, and most importantly the people here, are all truly extraordinary. To honor this lovely town I decided to backpack the first hike I did when I moved to Leavenworth, the Icicle Ridge Trail, which also happens to be in walking distance from my front door! Goodbye, Leavenworth... I will miss you very much. ππ‘ Why am I moving, and where am I moving to? Watch the video to see!
Intro: 00:00 Hiking from home to trail: 0:43 Hiking into the mountains near my home: 2:14 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 6:58 Hiking into the mountains near my home (con't): 7:57 Dinner, amazing views, and a lovely evening at camp: 13:56 A glorious sunrise in the mountains: 17:58 Coffee, breakfast, and a gorgeous morning at camp: 19:37 Why I'm moving, and what's next: 25:43 Hiking home: 27:26 Outro: 27:58
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!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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Backpacking From My House Into the Mountains! #backpacking #spring #leavenworth #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideRain, Fog & Solitude on My First Backpacking Trip of SpringMiranda Goes Outside!!2025-05-18 | *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
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Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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Solo Backpacking in the Rain! #backpacking #solobackpacking #rain #spring #alpinelakeswilderness #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideI Taste Tested New Backpacking Meals for 2025!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-04-27 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's fabulous) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I taste tested and ranked dehydrated backpacking meals, but this time with a twist! Every backpacking meal I'm testing in this video is brand new for 2025, either from a new brand, or a new meal from an established backpacking food company. In this video I'll taste every meal, and at the end rank them from my favorite to my least favorite. Will one of the exciting new backpacking meals in this video become a new favorite? Watch the video see! And also watch to see what might be the world's first backcountry pizza delivery... ππ
Intro: 00:00 About the meals in this video (all new for 2025!): 0:32 Good Detour, Bowl & Kettle, Poe & Co, and Yum Pouch: 1:42 RecPak One Complete Meal: 10:39 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 15:08 Right On Trek, and Yumbini: 16:16 The first new Mountain House meal in 10 years: 22:15 Ranking the backpacking meals best to worst: 26:40 Outro (bonus Rainer's meal ranking): 27:39
None of the backpacking meals in this video sponsor my channel, or this video, but the Mountain House meal was sent to me and it inspired Rainer and I to have fun with the fact that it's pizza. I hope you had as much fun watching this video as we had making it. π
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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 Rainer and edited by Abby Hagan!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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Taste Testing New Backpacking Meals for 2025! #backpackingfood #backpackingmeals #tastetest #backpacking #hiking #camping #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #2025My Favorite Backpacking Layers at Every Budget!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-04-13 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it so much!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
These are the best backpacking layers at EVERY budget! In this video I break down complete sets of backpacking layers at three very different price tiers - $300 vs. $600 vs. $1200! While the cost of all this backpacking apparel varies widely in price, all of it is clothing I endorse for backpacking (or hiking) and I think is worth its cost! When it comes to the ideal set of backpacking layers, the ones you choose and love will likely combine pieces from all three price tiers, just like mine! So at the end of this video I share how I would combine certain apparel from all three budgets to form my personal favorite set of backpacking layers that I take on most of my trips. I hope you enjoy! π
Intro: 00:00 The total cost of each of these full layer sets: 0:34 My cheapest backpacking layers: 1:05 My most expensive backpacking layers: 7:04 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 15:00 The best mid-priced backpacking layers: 16:11 The layers I choose for backpacking most of the time: 22:18 Outro: 24:25
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!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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My Favorite Backpacking Layers at Every Budget! #backpacking #clothing #hiking #camping #backpackingessentials #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideAll the Gear I Bring Backpacking (after years of testing!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-03-30 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's my fav!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
This is everything I bring backpacking after YEARS of testing! It's been a while (nearly two years!) since I updated you all on my core backpacking kit, and so after all my videos over the years testing ultralight gear, budget gear, weird gear, and all the new gear that comes out every year, I thought it was time to share the updated list of everything I take backpacking right now! Some of this stuff is ultralight, some not, some of it pretty budget friendly, and others not, but no matter what it's the gear I stand by to be dependable in the backcountry, and the backpacking gear I call my favorite... for now. π
Intro: 00:00 All the gear I bring backpacking: 0:30 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 15:00 All the gear I bring backpacking (con't): 15:51 Outro: 23:17
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!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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Everything I'm Bringing Backpacking in 2025! #backpacking #ultralightbackpacking #hiking #camping #2025 #adventure #mirandagoesoutsideMy IDEAL Budget Backpacking Kit vs. Eric Hansons!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-03-23 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (you'll love it) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I went backpacking with the ideal budget backpacking kit... again! But this time with a big twist. Last year I made a series of videos backpacking with budget gear from major brands and retailers, and after all that testing I arrived at what I think is the best budget backpacking kit you can buy. Or is it? In this video I am taking my ideal budget backpacking kit out again in the desert of Arizona, and comparing it to the budget backpacking kit of my friend and fellow YouTuber @eric_hanson! Eric made a bunch of videos last year on budget backpacking gear as well, mostly purchasing from Amazon. Our big three (tent, sleeping system and pack) add up to about the same cost, and our entire kits are the same weight, but we made VERY different choices on what gear we spent money on. Will seeing the budget gear Eric chose in action make me rethink my own budget kit as the IDEAL kit?
Intro: 00:00 Backpacking with budget gear - Day 1: 1:02 My budget pack: 3:03 Taking a side quest: 4:23 My budget tent, sleeping bag, and pad: 9:21 A big twist: 13:05 My budget apparel and water filter: 15:38 Eric's budget tent, sleeping bag, and pad: 18:19 My backpacking stove: 21:34 Backpacking with budget gear - Day 2: 27:19 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 31:03 What to consider when buying backpacking gear: 32:19 What I'd take from Eric's kit, and what he'd take from mine: 37:10 Outro: 38:40
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Director and Producer: Rainer Golden Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
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Backpacking with the Best Budget Backpacking Gear! #backpacking #backpackinggear #hiking #camping #2025 #spring #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #budget #budgetgearI Went Backpacking with the Most Exciting New Gear of 2025!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-03-09 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I tested the backpacking gear I'm most excited about that's brand new in 2025! I scoured the internet, reached out to brands to see what's new, collected a bunch of exciting new gear, and heading out on an overnight backpacking trip to Fossil Springs in Arizona's gorgeous Verde Valley to test it! I had one question: which of this new and exciting gear of 2025 might make it into my core backpacking tent? I tested a new ultralight pack focused on fighting around boobs, the most buzzed about tent of 2025, an all new JetBoil competitor from MSR, and so much more! Watch the video to see which of this exciting backpacking gear, all new for the 2025 season, earns my stamp of approval!
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Intro: 00:00 Backpacking with new gear for 2025, Day 1: 00:45 Hiking overalls: 1:39 Women's ultralight pack: 2:33 Durston X-Dome tent: 9:21 New Therm-A-Rest sleeping pad: 12:39 Innovative new sleeping bag: 14:13 New Sawyer water filtration system: 17:03 My water bottle: 17:47 New MSR stove: 19:28 Backpacking with new gear for 2025, Day 2: 25:03 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 28:04 More thoughts on the pack & visiting a swimming hole: 28:57 Which new gear will make my core kit?: 32:22 Outro: 39:13
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Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 I am thrilled to get to continue to partner with them! To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director and Producer: Rainer Golden Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan and Rainer Golden!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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I Went Backpacking With The Best New Backpacking Gear of 2025! #backpacking #backpackinggear #hiking #camping #2025 #spring #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildI Tried An Overnight Bushcraft Survival Challenge!Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-02-23 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's the greatest!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
Backpacker tries bushcraft for the first time! I am a backpacker with 15 years experience, but I have very few bushcraft or survival skills. In this video I brought my friend, and bushcraft expert, Gordon from @grimgranite (and his new channel @Gordoncrum) to put me through an overnight bushcraft survival challenge in the Coconino National Forest of northern Arizona! Gordon designed four basic bushcraft and survival skills challenges for me to tackle over 24 hours in the wilderness, in the heart of winter. Of course who better to join me in this challenge than my good friend, fellow YouTube backpacker and bushcraft novice - @eric_hanson! Eric and I had two separate camps, slightly different bushcraft supplies (cleverly hidden in the forest for us) and each had to build a solo shelter, make fire, find and sanitize water, and then take on a final mystery challenge that was probably the most important of all! How important is knowledge of core survival skills to backpackers, and how good are backpackers at bushcraft? Watch the video to see!
Intro: 00:00 The bushcraft survival challenge begins: 0:56 Finding my hidden cache of supplies: 1:58 Building a shelter: 6:09 Visiting Eric's camp: 11:03 Making fire and sanitizing water: 14:51 Night at my survival bushcraft shelter: 23:08 Morning at my shelter: 25:09 Struggling with fire, making honey butter bread and coffee: 25:49 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 32:33 Final mystery challenge: 33:25 Taking down my bushcraft camp: 39:34 Conclusion: 40:07
Check out my water bottle here: mazamadesigns.com/products/m-go-bottle Pre-orders are sold out, but orders ship in April and there will be much more stock available for purchase in April as well!
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I truly love LMNT, and even outside of backpacking it is an essential part of my daily routine and critical to my health. 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 Rainer Golden and edited by Katie Van Fleet!
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Overnight Bushcraft Survival Challenge - Backpackers Try Bushcraft! #bushcraft #survival #backpacking #hiking #camping #2025 #winter #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild3 Days Backpacking the Grand Canyon in Winter (with No Tent!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-02-16 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so amazing!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I spent 3 days backpacking the least visited trail in the Grand Canyon in the dead of winter, with no tent! That's right, I'm cowboy camping! Cowboy camping is a classic way to spend a night (or two) in the Grand Canyon, but this was my first time ever doing it! I had only cowboy camped once before, years ago, and for only a single night on a very short trip in much warmer weather. The Grand Canyon is a famously brutal to hike, and while daytime temperatures are pleasant in the canyon in winter, at night the temps plummet to well below freezing. This 3 day excursion deep into the canyon promised to be one of my most epic adventures yet, and who better to join me than my great friend and fellow YouTuber @eric_hanson! He's back for our third, and possibly most epic, trip! Our 3 days together on this less travelled trail through one of the world's most famous National Parks was yet another fun and extremely challenging adventure. 3 days with Eric backpacking the world's most famous canyon, in the winter, with no tent... I hope you enjoy! π
Intro: 00:00 Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 1: 1:50 Cowboy Camping - Night 1: 22:47 Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 2: 28:36 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 44:36 Cowboy Camping - Night 2: 45:23 Backpacking the Grand Canyon - Day 3: 51:24 Outro: 1:06:27
The above links are affiliate links. 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!
I truly love LMNT, and even outside of backpacking it is an essential part of my daily routine and critical to my health. 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 Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
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3 Days Backpacking the Grand Canyon with Eric Hanson! #backpacking #hiking #camping #2025 #winter #grandcanyon #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildMy WILDEST Backpacking Moments (caught on camera!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2025-02-09 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
19 straight minutes of the wildest backpacking shenanigans from the Miranda Goes Outside crew in 2024! Just a silly stream of bloopers, gags, fails, and other goofy stuff we cut from videos last year. I hope you enjoy the backpacking silliness. Love y'all! π
Intro: 00:00 The wildest backpacking moments cut from videos last year: 0:37 A quick update from Arizona: 11:13 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 11:45 The The wildest backpacking moments cut from videos last year (con't): 12:45 Outro: 18:26
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Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
The above links are affiliate links. 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, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was edited by Katie Van Fleet and Abby Hagan!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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My WILDEST Backpacking Bloopers! #backpackingfails #backpackingmistakes #backpacking #hiking #camping #2024 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildA Miranda Goes Outside Christmas (and Goodbye for Now!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2024-12-22 | *Get 50% off your first month of GEM! Go to dailygem.com/MIRANDAGOESOUTSIDE and use my code MIRANDAGOESOUTSIDE at checkout!
I went hiking into the national forest to find the perfect wild Christmas tree! This is the first ever Miranda Goes Outside holiday special! π Harvesting a wild tree from the national forest is a time honored tradition in the Pacific Northwest, but it's relatively new tradition for me. Truth be told I am not a big Christmas person, and so celebrating the holiday wasn't always a big enough deal for me to worry about any kind of Christmas tree, let alone a wild one. But my producer Rainer and my editor and videographer Abby both adore Christmas, and so this year we decided to head out into a remote forest in Washington State together to hunt for the perfect tree to take home and decorate. It's the start of a new outdoorsy Christmas tradition that just might make me love Christmas after all! Also in this video I'll reflect a bit on what I'm proudest of in 2024, as well as look forward to exciting things coming 2025. Happy Holidays and all my love to you all!
Intro: 00:00 Searching for the perfect Christmas tree: 1:05 Decorating the tree: 16:30 Why I love Gem multivitamin (sponsor): 17:07 Decorating the tree (con't): 18:12 Reflecting on my year on YouTube: 21:28 Looking ahead to 2025: 26:30 Outro: 27:36
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Winter 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! π 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 Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan!
Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: youtube.com/@rei
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Searching for the Perfect Wild Christmas Tree! #christmas #holidays #winter #backpacking #hiking #camping #2024 #2025 #fall #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildπ΄LIVE! Holiday Gift Guide for Hikers and Backpackers (+ Giveaway!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2024-12-08 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (you'll love it) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
For this year's holiday gift guide for hikers and backpackers I'm going LIVE!! I do a gift guide every year, but this year I thought it would be fun (since I get so many questions about gear and gifts for backpackers) to share my favorite outdoor gear for gifting this season, and answer as many of your questions as I can live! I'll also be giving away several bundles of my favorite backpacking gear! It's been a while since I did a livestream, and I've really missed getting to interact with y'all in real time! Should be fun and chaotic, which is just our holiday vibe. π
Intro: 00:00 The gift guide: 4:08 Outro (answering last questions): 1:49:44
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If you haven't won yet, and are over 18 and live in the US, you can still win one of our gift baskets! Just comment on this video and two winners will be chosen randomly from the comments! Winners will be announced on Friday, December 14th via a community post on this channel. Be careful of scammers! I will not ask you to ever message me on any service like Telegram or on Instagram or anywhere! If you win I will have you email me at community@mirandagoesoutside.com to verify your identity and arrange shipment of your prize.
Huge thank you to LMNT for sponsoring this livestream! 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 and spread the love for my favorite salty electrolyte drink mix! To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
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#backpacking #hiking #camping #ultralightbackpacking #livestream #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #winter #askmeanything #christmas #giftguide #2024An Ideal Early Winter Backpacking Trip (with New Gear!)Miranda Goes Outside!!2024-12-01 | *I love Garage Grown Gear and supporting small brands! Check out all my favorite gear on GGG here: alnk.to/2Qw3IjR
I went on an ideal early winter backpacking trip with new ultralight winter gear! With a winter storm warning in the forecast, I set out with my producer Rainer and his dog Tucker (the best dog in the world) to spend the night in the Wenatchee National forest and experience the first snow of the season! To help make a cozy camp in the snow (and rain) I brought some all new ultralight backpacking gear designed for the rain and snow to try out - a brand new tent, an ultralight tarp, a brand new synthetic ultralight quilt, new ultralight warm winter apparel, and more! This was the perfect way to welcome winter weather, and experience the first snow of the season. I hope you enjoy. Stay warm friends! ππ
Intro: 00:00 Hiking to camp (mushrooms & bridges!): 1:01 Arriving at stunning Icicle Creek & setting up camp: 5:13 Dinner & warm drinks in the snow: 9:58 Watching a movie & heading to bed: 16:17 Morning at camp in the first snow of the year: 17:51 Packing up & heading home: 21:36 Outro: 24:05
The above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from these links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content, and helps me to keep making videos for all of you!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
Thank you to Lloyd and his team at Garage Grown Gear for partnering with me on this video! GGG is an online store dedicated to ultralight and cottage brand outdoor gear. They sell lightweight backpacking and thru-hiking gear, accessories, clothing, food and more! To learn more about GGG and check out their awesome online magazine click HERE: garagegrowngear.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 and edited by Rainer Golden!
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!
An Ideal Early Winter Backpacking Trip - With New Ultralight Gear! #ultralightbackpacking #backpackinggear #backpacking #hiking #camping #winter #2024 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildEven MORE Backpacking Gear You Can Make at Home!Miranda Goes Outside!!2024-11-24 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (I love it!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
In this video I'm showing you EVEN MORE backpacking gear you can make at home, this time with a focus on winter gear! In this video Iβll teach you how to make 5 more easy pieces of backpacking gear you can make yourself with cheap store bought or recycled supplies! Just like last time I'm starting with the easiest DIY, and escalating to harder projects. The final project might be the coolest, coziest piece of homemade backpacking gear I've ever made, and perfect for winter backpacking and camping trips! I love making homemade backpacking gear, so let me know in the comments what you want me to make next, and also let me know what (if any) of this DIY winter backpacking gear you'd be most likely to make yourself!
Intro: 00:00 Dehydrated wet wipes: 0:22 Insulated phone or battery bank pouch: 3:12 Homemade electrolyte infused hot coca mix: 8:59 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 11:00 Homemade electrolyte infused hot cocoa mix (con't): 12:16 Sleeping bag liner from a cheap fleece blanket: 12:34 Insulated booties from a recycled jacket: 18:12 Outro: 24:20
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!
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 and 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 Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda
This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Doug Linstedt!
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!
Winter Backpacking Gear You Can Make at Home! #diy #myog #backpacking #hiking #camping #2024 #2025 #winter #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildBackpacking is About to Change (and heres what we can do)Miranda Goes Outside!!2024-11-10 | *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 -
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!
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Forest Service Staff & Budget Cuts #publiclands #forestservice #backpacking #hiking #camping #2024 #2025 #fall #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildBackpacking with MORE Funky Ultralight Gear!Miranda Goes Outside!!2024-10-27 | *Thank you Garage Grown Gear for sponsoring this video! Check out all my favorite gear from Garage Grown Gear here: alnk.to/2Qw3IjR
I went backpacking with MORE fun, funky and innovative ultralight gear! Earlier this year I made a video unboxing a mystery box of whacky ultralight backpacking gear from cottage brands (sent to me by Garage Grown Gear) and then took that gear on a backpacking trip. After that video I thought I could find even funkier gear, so this time I chose the funky gear to test myself, and took it on a perfect fall backpacking trip! I love trying funky gear from cottage brands, because it shows just how innovative people can be. All of this gear was created because someone saw a problem with their backpacking kit, and thought, "I have a solution for that!" Innovation means taking a risk. When these audacious small brands create something fun and different, that also means it has a real chance of moving the outdoor industry forward, and I love that. Watch the video to see the adventure, and which of this fun, funky and innovative ultralight gear will make it into my core backpacking kit - if any!
Intro: 00:00 Backpacking with funky ultralight gear - Day 1: 1:16 Backpacking with funky ultralight gear - Day 2: 30:55 The gear that will stay in my permanent backpacking kit: 37:30 Outro: 38:29
The above links are affiliate links. 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!
Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale, including new stickers and beanies! Get yours here: mirandagoesoutside.com
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside
Thank you to Lloyd and his team at Garage Grown Gear for partnering with me on this video! GGG is an online store dedicated to ultralight and cottage brand outdoor gear. They sell lightweight backpacking and thru-hiking gear, accessories, clothing, food and more! I highly recommend you check out GGG and support small cottage brands and manufacturers. To learn more about GGG and check out their awesome online magazine click HERE: garagegrowngear.com
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
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!
Backpacking with MORE Weird Ultralight Backpacking Gear! #ultralightbackpacking #backpackinggear #backpacking #hiking #camping #fall #2024 #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewildI Went Backpacking with ONLY Budget Gear From Walmart!Miranda Goes Outside!!2024-10-20 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so good) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
I went backpacking with ONLY budget backpacking gear from Walmart! This is the fourth video in my series testing budget gear from major outdoor brands, and this time I'm testing gear from the largest retailer in America - Walmart! The Walmart brand of outdoor products is called Ozark Trail, and the gear they make is some of the most affordable backpacking gear on the market. But is it any good? I took out a full kit of budget Walmart gear for a night of backpacking deep in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness to find out! I got hit with wind, rain, hail and snow. Watch the video to see how well this budget gear held up! π
Intro: 00:00 Who is Walmart: 0:46 The gear I bought from Walmart: 1:13 Backpacking with Walmart gear - Day 1: 10:04 Backpacking with Walmart gear - Day 2: 18:13 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 19:48 Backpacking with Walmart gear - Day 2 (con't): 21:02 Which budget Walmart backpacking gear is best: 25:49 Outro: 32:42
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! This video is not sponsored by Walmart. I used my own money to purchase all the gear in this video, at full price.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! π 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 I am thrilled to get to continue to partner with them! To find out more about LMNT, click here: drinklmnt.com
The Miranda Goes Outside crew:
Director and Producer: 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 Katie Van Fleet!
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 Went Backpacking With Only Budget Gear From Walmart! #backpacking #backpackinggear #hiking #camping #2024 #fall #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild #walmartEverything I Eat On Multi-Day Backpacking Trips!Miranda Goes Outside!!2024-09-29 | *This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's my fav!) by clicking here: drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside
This is everything I eat on multi-day backpacking trips! In this video I go through an entire menu for 5 days of backpacking, but you can easily scale this up or down depending on how many days you're out in the wild! This is a budget friendly, nutritious and a calorie dense meal plan for backpacking, and it involves barely any prep and no dehydration. The best part is most of this backpacking food can be purchased at any grocery store! After I show you my breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, I'll show you a few tips for how I pack my bear canister (or food bag) as well as some bonus tips for how I store my food in my pack for easy access on trail. Happy eating and hiking! Love y'all! ππ
Intro: 00:00 Breakfast: 00:41 Lunch: 4:32 Dinner: 9:07 Snacks: 12:02 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 16:26 How I pack my food in my bear canister, and my pack: 17:14 Outro: 21:57
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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!