On a backpacking trip a few years ago, my husband and I passed an older couple carrying their tiny chihuahua dog. Meanwhile our border collie had his pack (much like Tucker). The older gentleman took one look at our dog (Hurley) and said “Well now that’s a true hound. He’s carrying his own stuff.” We laughed and agreed. All that to say… welcome to the “true hound” club Tucker!
Lost Creek is a beautiful wilderness area. I was there about a decade ago when parts of it was a rather fresh burn scar. I'm happy to see nature is recovering from the fire.
I love this so much. I didn’t realize how much I missed these laid back, adventure videos. Between Rainers sass and calling Miranda out, Miranda seeming so authentic and herself, the mayhem, the editing, music. Excellent y’all. So fun to watch.
As much as I would love to be ultralight, I have accepted the fact that even with almost all ultralight gear for myself I will never have a pack that weighs less than 30-something pounds. Typically 34-36lbs. Because I hike with my two mini dachshunds and no one makes dog packs that fit them and they’re prone to getting cold easy (low body fat, high surface area to size ratio, and only a few inches off the ground) so they require a fair bit of gear and I have to carry it all (fleece, rain jacket, shared sleeping bag, extra wide insulated inflatable pad for all of us to share, paw care supplies, an ultralight microfiber towel to dry their wet/muddy undersides during wet weather, ecollars, leashes, etc) plus their food and extra water for them. Despite that, I am happy to carry their weight because I refuse to go on adventures without them; they make every adventure so much better.
I rarely get down and am a very jolly person in general, but even when I do, I feel like there's no better cure than an oblivious vibing creature, be it a bird, a dog or a small child. That kind of energy just rubs off! Other people, even if they are happy, you can bring down with you, but dogos just don't give a biscuit.
Miranda! I’ve gone down a rabbit hole about hiking after discovering you! I’m trying really hard to get out of my depressive bubble, and I see myself finding joy as a plus size hiker…. I hope someday I see you on a trail! Love you!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!! Thank you so much for commenting 💚 I love that you are finding joy on the trails as a plus size hiker! Hiking helps me get out of my depressive bubbles, too. Sending you all of the good vibes and love I've got! Also, if you haven't yet, go check out AndyFilmsAndHikes and UnlikelyHikers (Jenny Bruso) on Instagram! Tons of plus size hiking joy for your viewing pleasure 😘
My tip for a single wall tent is to bring a microfiber towel to wipe down the condensation. This saves time when breaking camp in thr morning. ReI sells the "Packtowl" brand which has a button loop so you can clip it to your shoulder strap. This allows it to dry but you can also use it during the day to wipe sweat, clean your glasses etc.
The EVLV is pronounced "Evolve"; it was made in collaboration with Darwin, who now runs Evolved Supply Co. Also, a common trick amongst us filthy ultralighters is to use your pad as the frame. So if you take the Switchback and fold it so that it fits on your back, and tie it on there with some shock cord, it'll give it a lot better rigidity and distribute the weight better down your back. It's fun to watch these videos now. When I first started watching I had never backpacked before; now I'm a thru-hiker. Though we have fundamentally different backpacking philosophies, your enthusiasm is still infectious. P.S. I stake out my X-Mid Pro the same way (bathtub first, then remove the stakes). And I love that air pump, I took it on the PCT.
It's so awesome that you got a true test of your new gear with the rain and cold weather!! I love the extra's you packed, the flextail pump, the soap with sponge, the toothbrush...perfection!!!!
Soap and toothbrush are not luxuries, they’re necessities. Soap should be considered part of first aid kit. What are you supposed to do first for a scrape or cut? Wash it. They don’t say rinse but wash which requires soap. Brushing teeth is mandatory for maintaining health.
@@lisaphares2286 I agree, not truly that luxurious of items, but having a nice cloth to wash your face with is not entirely necessary and some backpackers just cut a full size toothbrush in half to save some grams but hers is more ergonomically shaped but still small. Regardless, everything she packed is top tier.
After switching to a lightweight backpack myself, it took me a bit to realize you have to set up the straps a bit differently. Of course each pack is different, but with my OMM classic 32 it helped a lot to loosen the shoulder straps a bit and not tightening the side compression straps too much - just enough to hold everything, but stop before it starts to pull on the main back fabric, which deforms it into a weird uncomfortable shape. Also take note how the top closure affects the position of the shoulder strap mounting points, overpacking and overtightening the top closure can result in the mounting points being too far back, which causes shoulder strain.
I would love to have one of those EE quilts, everyone raves about them so much. Gotta save my pennies...oh wait...I'm Canadian...we don’t have pennies anymore 😂 I like Tucker's pack, it looks the same as my dog's pack, except hers is much smaller. She's wee, and has no floof. ❤
This was the first trail I took my son (6 at the time) backpacking on last year! I recognized where you were instantly. Glad you had fun, this was fun to watch.
I think a hiker’s approach to gear selection is unique to each hiker. Some folks like the challenge of having the lightest kit possible. Some want the best possible camp experience. I try to get most of my gear as light as possible while making sure I can be comfy enough to hike again the next day. I guess I would call myself a light backpacker, but not ultralight. Also, if anyone has any criticisms of my kit, they can kick rocks. 😂
As they should. You're the only one who has to deal with both carrying the pack and living with whatever you brought in it for the duration of the trip. Suggestions welcome, criticism in the circular file, please. 😂
Love the electric pump, it's super convenient. Interesting that you put your cook kit, bear canister, etc all inside your pack liner. I typically only put sleeping gear and dry clothes in the liner, and everything else goes on top so I don't have to undo the liner every time I need to get food or something.
@@sarahlee9106 I believe it's the Flextail Gear Tiny Pump. That's the one I use and many other backpacking TH-camrs have also reviewed it. There are several variations: pump only, pump+led light, pump+battery bank, etc. I use the pump+light because I like that I can hang it in my tent and just have a backup light to my headlamp.
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU, FELLOW MIRANDA! Thank you for writing this 💚 Sending you absolutely all of the the love I have - thank you for being here, supporting me, and sharing in this journey. Your presence means so much.
@@MirandaGoesOutside Thank you so so much for answering, it really made this terrible day better❤️. I’m so glad I found another Miranda who shares my love of the outdoors (and queer is a plus🏳️🌈). It was surely meant to be. You are my biggest inspiration, keep being you❤️
I was just backpacking in the Rockies! That same storm you saw rolled over my trailhead at Dunraven and caused us to be unable to finish our hike...it caused flash flooding in the Estes Park area. I'm glad you all were able to enjoy the hike!
I picked up the tiny toothbrush and the emergency whistle when you introduced Garage Grown Gear a little while ago. I do not hike. I've got the whistle on my car keys for emergency situations and use the toothbrush when I'm out-n-about. Both are super small and work really well for me!
I FINALLY got to use my Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt on-trail a couple weekends ago and I absolutely LOVED it!! I get very claustrophobic and panicky in sleeping bags, no matter the size, and this was amazing for this reason. It's also super warm and fluffy and wonderful. And I made mine bright pink and orange 😊 Highly recommend!
Oh my gosh LOVE THIS!!! Yess isn’t it so good?! I was stunned by how warm and cozy it is! It’s been on a few trips with me since this one 👀 I’m in love.
I find it funny how Miranda reacted to the absence of a hipbelt. It brought back fond memories of my old times, when I carried a 70l backpack filled to the brim without a hip belt cause I found it uncomfortable for some reason.
Your videos always brighten my day and lets me escape the cityscape of London in some small way. Have already watched all your REI videos three times over. It's like watching your favourite sitcom again and again for its comfort-factor! Keep on being you and doing what you do Miranda and Rainer!
Gossamer gear makes a gear loft that you can string across the top of the tent that has extra pockets in it! I have the EE revelation quilt too and I’m in love with it!
I'd say I'm an almost ultralight backpacker. I do have a frameless pack. But never would I ever give up my hip straps. Like, ever 🙈 I feel like you'd need the lightest pack ever (e.g. such as JupiterHikes) to be comfortable over hundred of miles - but if anyone here has a 10-12 pound baseweight and goes without hip straps - let me know how you do it 😂 Also: setting up trekking pole tents needs practice, I always do the corners first, then the poles and the rest. I get a perfect pitch almost every time although I use a method I've never seen anywhere else before. Everybody needs to find their own way!
You and this channel is the reason I am upgrading my gear and reigniting my passion for hiking. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, humor, and passion! Much love from the New York ADKs !!!
Superb camera shots and editing match the Miranda energy...which is addictive. May your zing stay in your pancakes forever...whatever that means... and keep promoting these unexpected locations. Great crew production.
Hello! Your videos are always fun to watch 🙌🏻 if you use the inflatable sleeping pad again, you can make a flat square out of it and shove it inside against your back. It acts as frame and barrier, so not that much stuff will poke you in the back
When I sleep in cool weather I wear my hoodie to sleep in and pull up my hood to stay warm. I love my quilt with my awesome sleep pads. I’m not a huge fan of single wall tents. But that is probably cuz I love to camp near water sources. So my tents have the mesh base with a rain fly. But otherwise I grew up camping and hiking with a single wall tent or cowboy camping. My backpack is very comfy, an osprey. I try to have as light of a pack as I can to protect my knees. So thanks for your post.
I took the Gossamer Gear The Two out on the Art Loeb trail a few months ago. It took a beating the entire first night with sustained winds of 25-35mph and 65 mph gusts. I was worried it was going to be shredded in the morning but it just shrugged it all off. Highly recommended piece of kit.
I thread my hip bag through the straps for a diy hip belt. Doesn’t work as well on weight distribution as a usual hip belt but it at least keeps my bag more stable and close to my body, which helps.
It’s awesome to see you doing so well after leaving REI!!! It’s awesome to see you working with new companies and getting recognition for your work!!!!
If you want to transition to ultralight, you should consider a backpack that bridges the gap. ULA Circuit, Gossamer Gear Mariposa, Granite Gear Crown2 are all good packs that have hip belts and support stays, but are still under 2.5 pounds.
I just took my enlightened equipment down quilt out for the first time this weekend. I am so happy I bought one, even though it was expensive it was totally worth it. Best sleep I've ever had backpacking.
Thanks guys, this was not only informative but fun!!!! I'm a "Hanger" and I'm glad you enjoyed the quilt!!!! It's the only way to go. I'm just too old to be groping around on the floor. So subsequently I've excepted the added weight. Keep up having fun in the outdoors ya'll!!!!!
First time I have seen one of your videos, what great enthusiasm, it looks like you have a great love for the outdoors, I look forward to seeing more, thanks for sharing, Larry Owens, just north of Bishop Ca.
Hey Miranda, I have the same backpack. Try using your sleeping pad as a barrier between your back and the stuff in your pack. Just take it out of the stuff sack, keep it deflated and fold it to fit outside your packliner against the back of the backpack. Nothing rubs that way.
I really think the hipbeltless backpacks are going in the wrong direction. Ideally, I think we want all of the weight of gear being transferred to our hips. Some sort of rigid frame plus a hip belt really helps with that. I've gone even more extreme, personally, and bought a custom, extra large waistpack (combo fanny pack and lumbar pack the designer calls a duelly) so that there is zero weight on my back and entirely transferred to my hips. It is very experimental, I've never seen any hiker with this setup but me, and I had to talk to the manufacturer (Timmermade - I don't think he even has the duelly on his site anymore) directly to get it - but it makes the most sense to me for functional ultralight. There are definetly some improvements that can be made to the design for such an early idea, but even so it is already the most comfortable carry system I have encountered. It has been really cool to work with the designer directly and give my feedback. With my waistpack system, I also get the joy of being an obscure and insufferable ultralight nerd. P.S. The flextail pump is loved by ultralighters.
Sounds interesting with the 'putting all the weight on the hips' idea... I'm just wondering, aren't you then having the opposite problem, that there's no distribution of weight over multiple areas of your body? Maybe it could be a solution for people with back problems. I think for me, I'd probably just get sore hips instead... Would love to be working with a craftsperson making just what I envisioned though ❤ good for you
UL tents are usually the gear that i immediately know it wouldn't work for me, but this tent honestly looks amazing. I love the vestibule, the bathtub floor, and the fact that it is a 2p tent, most UL tents I've seen are pretty much just a tarp. I really enjoy staying in my tent for a lazy morning and i usually camp for more than one night, so a "cozy" tent is a non-negotiable for me. This may be a game changer in my gear!
I have the Gossamer Gear The One and LOVE it. The Two is huge (for just me), The One is just right. Also the Mariposa 60L. I don't need 60L and that bag often looks smaller than even a 50L, it's just so comfy and came in handy when carrying a bear can. Both got me through the PCT and are still going strong. My CNOC 3L bag is still trucking too. I just picked up the G4-20 by GG too and love it so far. It's pretty easy to go lighter and still be comfortable. Thanks for showing others this! Pro-tip, I use just my nyloflume liner for the stuff that needs to stay dry - sleeping bag, other clothing, puffy, etc. then use that to compress them further by rolling it down/getting the air out/use as a dry bag. Using a packliner and not stuff sacks is a game changer. I do this first then everything else on top. Roll up my sleeping pad, kinda fold it to fit into a U alongside the backside of the pack, then food on the left-ish on top of that closer to my back, diddy bag/electronics dry bag to the right, rain jacket (sometimes puffy) and pillow shoved in front of those. I usually strap the tent to the top inside the "hood" of the Mariposa but not necessarily inside the pack.
Goose Creek is one of my favorite places. The views never show the same as real life. I’m glad you’re spending time in Colorado! Hope to see you on the trails.
Tips for ultralight I find very helpful: trust your instincts and don’t make excuses for the gear (which is easy to do because it’s so expensive. Easier to think you’re the one that’s wrong instead of the gear). If it looks fragile-it is. If it looks uncomfortable- it is. If it looks inadequate for the conditions it claims to withstand-it is. If it looks like it doesn’t carry well- it doesn’t. This helped me choose only quality ultralight gear and avoid the stuff that’s poorly made and sells purely on hype. 👍
The hip belt is detachable. So if it’s to much on your shoulders get a hip belt and attach it. And yes always a bear bag lmao. Zpacks makes one. 👍🏾 so does hilltop packs and you can completely customize them
Love your videos! After over a year of collecting gear I went on my first backpacking trip in RMNP a few weeks ago! A couple childhood friends flew out to CO and we had a blast. Now I'm hooked! (We watched a few of your vids the night before :) I don’t think I’ll be going ultralight anytime soon but I learned so much from that trip and would like to cut my pack weight down by at least 10 pounds. It’s funny because I was just looking to do my next trip in a couple weeks and Lost Creek Wilderness is at the top of my list! Now I’m 100% doing Goose Creek!
I'd add you should always practice setting your tent up *in the dark* before you take it out in the wild. Once you can set up by a $1 WalMart headlamp, you don't have to worry about getting to camp a bit late. That said, it would have been hilarious to strap the boxes onto your regular gear and do the trip with them unopened.
So glad to see you taking a trip in Colorado (I'm in the Denver area)! I know I'm late to the party and just subscribed to your channel, but I'm going to start taking my 9yo kid on some easy overnight backpacking trips (he's only gone on a 1 mile to camp 2 night backpacking trip with me at Lake George, Park Cnty, CO) and I'm leading his Cub Scouts in camps and trips in the future now that I've gone through more outdoor leadership trainings. Seeing the challenges on the trail and how you tackle them is a great perspective. I have a lovely, sweet, chill (like Tucker) husky, whom I adopted last year, I take hiking with me, and am now working her into a backpacking excursion soon. Would you and Rainer do more Tucker episodes? I love seeing him enjoy the trail and your and Rainer's company.
I would love to see you revisit the old video you have about backpacking with a dog! I got a new hiking buddy this last year and would love to see Tucker's kit as a starting point!
Yay!!!! I’m super pumped that you have discovered ultralight backpacking. This was an awesome video. Loved the scenery too. Now, let’s talk about that heavy Nalgene water bottle you’re carrying! A smart water bottle is way more light weight & if it’s not super cold out, you can screw that Sawyer right on top & hike your little heart out! Also, be sure your load lifters on your pack are tight enough to help w/the weight sitting on your shoulders. Whew! My teacher soul just came out. Anyway, love your videos & hope your next hike is epic!
I seldom enjoy a gear review,but I do watch to find the pros and cons.Your review was a delightful almost whimsical review.Thanks for the honesty,demo and pure quality work of a pro
Kudos for departing from your norm and trying an adventure with ultralight gear! I hover right near the ultralight margins because I am old and crunchy and just can't carry huge weight anymore, but once you start counting ounces it's easy to go way too far. I've reached a very comfortable weight now, but kept that hip belt (all packs should have those, ultralight or not....) and comforts like a chair and a very comfy sleep setup. Thanks for sharing your adventure, you are really fun to watch, love that positive energy 😊
👍👍👍 .. nice, very nice .. thank you. I was concerned at first, during the box openings, at the Pooch's display of absolute exhaustion .. semi-comatose there on the sofa .. barely .. clinging on .. I'm relieved that he pulled through and was able to later assist Miranda in successfully completing her hike 😊.
I have a Gossamer Gear The Two that I have been using for several years already. I'm quite sure mine has the possibility to set up a clothes line between the top corners. You can then use the line for anything, like hooking up a lamp.
OMG you are sooo hilarious! And you hike with your dog which is always a plus in my book. You would be a kick to hike with! Keep em coming Miranda..... Cheers
You're so right! I think it's the top and the bottom flaps on the USPS box that make so well designed! The last box I had didn't have -any- flaps. I never did figure out how to put anything inside. It was much cheaper to ship empty though. 😏
I wish I could be your 100,000th subscriber, but I subscribed a long time ago, so I will miss out on that, but I still think that I'm a winner as I've been fortunate to watch and benefit from all your all your previous (inc. REI) videos. Thank you and please keep up the good, informative and entertaining videos. I love your, and your team's, work.
Idk if our paths would have crossed when you were out there filming, but I was set up to do the lost creek wilderness loop on the first week of July but had to cancel because of a family emergency and I love that I can watch you go through that area after the fact
MVP = Tucker with his lil backpack on just vibing
Editing on this one was hilarious. The black and white fortelling of the rain and the "celcius people" map both got me
4:27 and the 666 gram graphic😂😂
Miranda was so ultralight in this video but Tucker was more ultralight. He was rockin’ a 2.5 pound base weight.
Tucker, the ultralight champion, beat out only by the tiny hiking chihuahuas
Chihuahuas and their 2 oz base weights are the envy of all ultralighters everywhere.
On a backpacking trip a few years ago, my husband and I passed an older couple carrying their tiny chihuahua dog. Meanwhile our border collie had his pack (much like Tucker). The older gentleman took one look at our dog (Hurley) and said “Well now that’s a true hound. He’s carrying his own stuff.” We laughed and agreed. All that to say… welcome to the “true hound” club Tucker!
um 👀
well this is awkward.......
Lost Creek is a beautiful wilderness area. I was there about a decade ago when parts of it was a rather fresh burn scar. I'm happy to see nature is recovering from the fire.
I love this so much. I didn’t realize how much I missed these laid back, adventure videos. Between Rainers sass and calling Miranda out, Miranda seeming so authentic and herself, the mayhem, the editing, music. Excellent y’all. So fun to watch.
Consecutive Miranda Goes Outside!! videos without a burp: 0
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What more proof do you need that Miranda has been replaced with some sort of cybernetic robot
She does at 2:41 and at 3:07
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That's a burp to me!
Hang on hang on what was the ORIGINAL proof?! Must speak to my programmers - I mean, coworkers
As much as I would love to be ultralight, I have accepted the fact that even with almost all ultralight gear for myself I will never have a pack that weighs less than 30-something pounds. Typically 34-36lbs. Because I hike with my two mini dachshunds and no one makes dog packs that fit them and they’re prone to getting cold easy (low body fat, high surface area to size ratio, and only a few inches off the ground) so they require a fair bit of gear and I have to carry it all (fleece, rain jacket, shared sleeping bag, extra wide insulated inflatable pad for all of us to share, paw care supplies, an ultralight microfiber towel to dry their wet/muddy undersides during wet weather, ecollars, leashes, etc) plus their food and extra water for them. Despite that, I am happy to carry their weight because I refuse to go on adventures without them; they make every adventure so much better.
Your enthusiasm is the best part of what you do . 😊 keep on being you Miranda
😁 thank you!! What can I say, I get really excited really easily 💚
Yep, infectious.
Agreed 100% love watching her adventures
The way Tucker is always just vibing in every shot he’s in lol-I aspire to be more like Tucker ☺️❤️
I rarely get down and am a very jolly person in general, but even when I do, I feel like there's no better cure than an oblivious vibing creature, be it a bird, a dog or a small child. That kind of energy just rubs off! Other people, even if they are happy, you can bring down with you, but dogos just don't give a biscuit.
Miranda! I’ve gone down a rabbit hole about hiking after discovering you! I’m trying really hard to get out of my depressive bubble, and I see myself finding joy as a plus size hiker…. I hope someday I see you on a trail! Love you!
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS!!! Thank you so much for commenting 💚 I love that you are finding joy on the trails as a plus size hiker! Hiking helps me get out of my depressive bubbles, too. Sending you all of the good vibes and love I've got!
Also, if you haven't yet, go check out AndyFilmsAndHikes and UnlikelyHikers (Jenny Bruso) on Instagram! Tons of plus size hiking joy for your viewing pleasure 😘
sending love and adventure to you, hiker!
I'm exactly in the same boat, so you are not alone! Greetings to you all from the Netherlands!
My tip for a single wall tent is to bring a microfiber towel to wipe down the condensation. This saves time when breaking camp in thr morning. ReI sells the "Packtowl" brand which has a button loop so you can clip it to your shoulder strap. This allows it to dry but you can also use it during the day to wipe sweat, clean your glasses etc.
That's everyone's "tip"
The EVLV is pronounced "Evolve"; it was made in collaboration with Darwin, who now runs Evolved Supply Co. Also, a common trick amongst us filthy ultralighters is to use your pad as the frame. So if you take the Switchback and fold it so that it fits on your back, and tie it on there with some shock cord, it'll give it a lot better rigidity and distribute the weight better down your back.
It's fun to watch these videos now. When I first started watching I had never backpacked before; now I'm a thru-hiker. Though we have fundamentally different backpacking philosophies, your enthusiasm is still infectious.
P.S. I stake out my X-Mid Pro the same way (bathtub first, then remove the stakes). And I love that air pump, I took it on the PCT.
It's so awesome that you got a true test of your new gear with the rain and cold weather!! I love the extra's you packed, the flextail pump, the soap with sponge, the toothbrush...perfection!!!!
I love my luxury items!!! 😁
Soap and toothbrush are not luxuries, they’re necessities. Soap should be considered part of first aid kit. What are you supposed to do first for a scrape or cut? Wash it. They don’t say rinse but wash which requires soap. Brushing teeth is mandatory for maintaining health.
@@lisaphares2286 I agree, not truly that luxurious of items, but having a nice cloth to wash your face with is not entirely necessary and some backpackers just cut a full size toothbrush in half to save some grams but hers is more ergonomically shaped but still small. Regardless, everything she packed is top tier.
Does anyone know the name of the sponge/soapy thing? I've looked and can't find it anywhere.
The brand is called Nature Buff. If you google “Nature Buff Soap” it should be the first link! Hope that helps :)
After switching to a lightweight backpack myself, it took me a bit to realize you have to set up the straps a bit differently. Of course each pack is different, but with my OMM classic 32 it helped a lot to loosen the shoulder straps a bit and not tightening the side compression straps too much - just enough to hold everything, but stop before it starts to pull on the main back fabric, which deforms it into a weird uncomfortable shape. Also take note how the top closure affects the position of the shoulder strap mounting points, overpacking and overtightening the top closure can result in the mounting points being too far back, which causes shoulder strain.
I would love to have one of those EE quilts, everyone raves about them so much. Gotta save my pennies...oh wait...I'm Canadian...we don’t have pennies anymore 😂
I like Tucker's pack, it looks the same as my dog's pack, except hers is much smaller. She's wee, and has no floof. ❤
A wee floofless doggo!!!
This was the first trail I took my son (6 at the time) backpacking on last year! I recognized where you were instantly. Glad you had fun, this was fun to watch.
It was a beautiful trail!
I think a hiker’s approach to gear selection is unique to each hiker. Some folks like the challenge of having the lightest kit possible. Some want the best possible camp experience. I try to get most of my gear as light as possible while making sure I can be comfy enough to hike again the next day. I guess I would call myself a light backpacker, but not ultralight. Also, if anyone has any criticisms of my kit, they can kick rocks. 😂
Agreed! I enjoy camping as much as the backpacking! It is a balance to have some comforts in camp without breaking my back.😂
As they should. You're the only one who has to deal with both carrying the pack and living with whatever you brought in it for the duration of the trip. Suggestions welcome, criticism in the circular file, please. 😂
I love how some people can get get exited in front of a closed bag for shelter ^^. they say anticipation is the best friend of joy
Miranda you are so bubbly and fun. I so want to see a thru hike from you!! Daily Miranda videos from the AT would be months of entertainment.
Love the electric pump, it's super convenient. Interesting that you put your cook kit, bear canister, etc all inside your pack liner. I typically only put sleeping gear and dry clothes in the liner, and everything else goes on top so I don't have to undo the liner every time I need to get food or something.
anyone know which electric pump she used?
@@sarahlee9106 I believe it's the Flextail Gear Tiny Pump. That's the one I use and many other backpacking TH-camrs have also reviewed it. There are several variations: pump only, pump+led light, pump+battery bank, etc. I use the pump+light because I like that I can hang it in my tent and just have a backup light to my headlamp.
I love love my tiny pump. So worth it.
Great video
All hail dingledads
Is dingledads part of us Celsius people? 👀
Did Tucker get any ultralight gear? He’s so cute!! 🐶 I appreciated the rocks and jokes. Thanks for sharing the outdoors and your adventures with us!!
"Concubine" and that is why I watch Miranda. This was a great episode..
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...Too funny !!
I love Fanny packs almost as much as my daughters hate me wearing them!
LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos! The perfect comfort when I’m hospitalised due to depression ❤❤
LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU, FELLOW MIRANDA! Thank you for writing this 💚 Sending you absolutely all of the the love I have - thank you for being here, supporting me, and sharing in this journey. Your presence means so much.
@@MirandaGoesOutside Thank you so so much for answering, it really made this terrible day better❤️. I’m so glad I found another Miranda who shares my love of the outdoors (and queer is a plus🏳️🌈). It was surely meant to be. You are my biggest inspiration, keep being you❤️
I was just backpacking in the Rockies! That same storm you saw rolled over my trailhead at Dunraven and caused us to be unable to finish our hike...it caused flash flooding in the Estes Park area. I'm glad you all were able to enjoy the hike!
I picked up the tiny toothbrush and the emergency whistle when you introduced Garage Grown Gear a little while ago. I do not hike. I've got the whistle on my car keys for emergency situations and use the toothbrush when I'm out-n-about. Both are super small and work really well for me!
You have great style in your videos. Keep it up. We learn a great deal from you. Thanks for sharing.
I FINALLY got to use my Enlightened Equipment Revelation quilt on-trail a couple weekends ago and I absolutely LOVED it!! I get very claustrophobic and panicky in sleeping bags, no matter the size, and this was amazing for this reason. It's also super warm and fluffy and wonderful. And I made mine bright pink and orange 😊 Highly recommend!
Oh my gosh LOVE THIS!!! Yess isn’t it so good?! I was stunned by how warm and cozy it is! It’s been on a few trips with me since this one 👀 I’m in love.
Also, I need a Rainer to threaten to burn me alive to get me moving some mornings 😂
Quilts were a game changing sleep system change for me too! So warm, easy to get in and out and easy to move around
Love how the dog was nonchalantly sleeping on the couch during the unboxing
Thank you - from the Celsius people! 🇨🇦 2:06
I find it funny how Miranda reacted to the absence of a hipbelt. It brought back fond memories of my old times, when I carried a 70l backpack filled to the brim without a hip belt cause I found it uncomfortable for some reason.
Your videos always brighten my day and lets me escape the cityscape of London in some small way. Have already watched all your REI videos three times over. It's like watching your favourite sitcom again and again for its comfort-factor! Keep on being you and doing what you do Miranda and Rainer!
Lol! The humming bird caught me off guard
Gossamer gear makes a gear loft that you can string across the top of the tent that has extra pockets in it! I have the EE revelation quilt too and I’m in love with it!
I saw the title and thought, well, this will be fun 😅
I love GGG, and it is based by where I live
EE is great too, also made in my home state of Minnesota
I'd say I'm an almost ultralight backpacker. I do have a frameless pack. But never would I ever give up my hip straps. Like, ever 🙈 I feel like you'd need the lightest pack ever (e.g. such as JupiterHikes) to be comfortable over hundred of miles - but if anyone here has a 10-12 pound baseweight and goes without hip straps - let me know how you do it 😂
Also: setting up trekking pole tents needs practice, I always do the corners first, then the poles and the rest. I get a perfect pitch almost every time although I use a method I've never seen anywhere else before. Everybody needs to find their own way!
Agreed on the waist belt... Even my tiny 9 liter handbag has a much loved and used hip belt 😅
Agreed, even the lightest pack isn’t comfortable without a hip belt. (For me).
“If you don’t get out of the tent I’m going to burn it down” best Rainer line ever lol 🤣
Highly recommend pairing the quilt with a down hood. Game changer.
You and this channel is the reason I am upgrading my gear and reigniting my passion for hiking. Thank you for sharing your wisdom, humor, and passion! Much love from the New York ADKs !!!
Thank you for being aware that the rest of the world is using Celsius and also convert it for us!
Superb camera shots and editing match the Miranda energy...which is addictive. May your zing stay in your pancakes forever...whatever that means... and keep promoting these unexpected locations. Great crew production.
🥰 thank you!!!
Hello! Your videos are always fun to watch 🙌🏻 if you use the inflatable sleeping pad again, you can make a flat square out of it and shove it inside against your back. It acts as frame and barrier, so not that much stuff will poke you in the back
The pack they sent you is really a day pack, not an overnight pack. Try their larger packs with belts and stays, you will be delighted!
It’s nice seeing you branch out in your backpacking style.
When I sleep in cool weather I wear my hoodie to sleep in and pull up my hood to stay warm. I love my quilt with my awesome sleep pads. I’m not a huge fan of single wall tents. But that is probably cuz I love to camp near water sources. So my tents have the mesh base with a rain fly. But otherwise I grew up camping and hiking with a single wall tent or cowboy camping. My backpack is very comfy, an osprey. I try to have as light of a pack as I can to protect my knees. So thanks for your post.
I took the Gossamer Gear The Two out on the Art Loeb trail a few months ago. It took a beating the entire first night with sustained winds of 25-35mph and 65 mph gusts. I was worried it was going to be shredded in the morning but it just shrugged it all off. Highly recommended piece of kit.
OMG that’s my tent and enlightened is my quilt. So excited!
I thread my hip bag through the straps for a diy hip belt. Doesn’t work as well on weight distribution as a usual hip belt but it at least keeps my bag more stable and close to my body, which helps.
It’s awesome to see you doing so well after leaving REI!!! It’s awesome to see you working with new companies and getting recognition for your work!!!!
If you want to transition to ultralight, you should consider a backpack that bridges the gap.
ULA Circuit, Gossamer Gear Mariposa, Granite Gear Crown2 are all good packs that have hip belts and support stays, but are still under 2.5 pounds.
I just took my enlightened equipment down quilt out for the first time this weekend. I am so happy I bought one, even though it was expensive it was totally worth it. Best sleep I've ever had backpacking.
YESS. Fully agree. It’s such an amazing thing to get a good night’s sleep while backpacking, too!
Thanks guys, this was not only informative but fun!!!! I'm a "Hanger" and I'm glad you enjoyed the quilt!!!! It's the only way to go. I'm just too old to be groping around on the floor. So subsequently I've excepted the added weight. Keep up having fun in the outdoors ya'll!!!!!
Tucker dreaming in the background is so cute 🥰 reminds me of my adventure buddy/working girl
First time I have seen one of your videos, what great enthusiasm, it looks like you have a great love for the outdoors, I look forward to seeing more, thanks for sharing, Larry Owens, just north of Bishop Ca.
Hey Miranda, I have the same backpack. Try using your sleeping pad as a barrier between your back and the stuff in your pack. Just take it out of the stuff sack, keep it deflated and fold it to fit outside your packliner against the back of the backpack. Nothing rubs that way.
I hiked this trail years ago with my buddy CJ. The two of you are cut from cloth so enthusiastic and fun loving.
I really think the hipbeltless backpacks are going in the wrong direction. Ideally, I think we want all of the weight of gear being transferred to our hips. Some sort of rigid frame plus a hip belt really helps with that.
I've gone even more extreme, personally, and bought a custom, extra large waistpack (combo fanny pack and lumbar pack the designer calls a duelly) so that there is zero weight on my back and entirely transferred to my hips.
It is very experimental, I've never seen any hiker with this setup but me, and I had to talk to the manufacturer (Timmermade - I don't think he even has the duelly on his site anymore) directly to get it - but it makes the most sense to me for functional ultralight. There are definetly some improvements that can be made to the design for such an early idea, but even so it is already the most comfortable carry system I have encountered. It has been really cool to work with the designer directly and give my feedback.
With my waistpack system, I also get the joy of being an obscure and insufferable ultralight nerd.
P.S. The flextail pump is loved by ultralighters.
Sounds interesting with the 'putting all the weight on the hips' idea... I'm just wondering, aren't you then having the opposite problem, that there's no distribution of weight over multiple areas of your body? Maybe it could be a solution for people with back problems. I think for me, I'd probably just get sore hips instead...
Would love to be working with a craftsperson making just what I envisioned though ❤ good for you
UL tents are usually the gear that i immediately know it wouldn't work for me, but this tent honestly looks amazing. I love the vestibule, the bathtub floor, and the fact that it is a 2p tent, most UL tents I've seen are pretty much just a tarp. I really enjoy staying in my tent for a lazy morning and i usually camp for more than one night, so a "cozy" tent is a non-negotiable for me. This may be a game changer in my gear!
That's exactly how I felt!!! Totally blown away by this tent. I've been taking it on my trips now and loving the set up!
This is Tucker's show now, gosh darn!
My son and i just did a 4 day in SC mountains and loved it. We had so much fun, used some things I have learned here in this channel. Thank you!
I totally want two mystery boxes now! 🤣 How fun!
I have the Gossamer Gear The One and LOVE it. The Two is huge (for just me), The One is just right. Also the Mariposa 60L. I don't need 60L and that bag often looks smaller than even a 50L, it's just so comfy and came in handy when carrying a bear can. Both got me through the PCT and are still going strong. My CNOC 3L bag is still trucking too. I just picked up the G4-20 by GG too and love it so far. It's pretty easy to go lighter and still be comfortable. Thanks for showing others this!
Pro-tip, I use just my nyloflume liner for the stuff that needs to stay dry - sleeping bag, other clothing, puffy, etc. then use that to compress them further by rolling it down/getting the air out/use as a dry bag. Using a packliner and not stuff sacks is a game changer. I do this first then everything else on top. Roll up my sleeping pad, kinda fold it to fit into a U alongside the backside of the pack, then food on the left-ish on top of that closer to my back, diddy bag/electronics dry bag to the right, rain jacket (sometimes puffy) and pillow shoved in front of those. I usually strap the tent to the top inside the "hood" of the Mariposa but not necessarily inside the pack.
Goose Creek is one of my favorite places. The views never show the same as real life. I’m glad you’re spending time in Colorado! Hope to see you on the trails.
Tucker is such a good boi 🥺
Tips for ultralight I find very helpful: trust your instincts and don’t make excuses for the gear (which is easy to do because it’s so expensive. Easier to think you’re the one that’s wrong instead of the gear). If it looks fragile-it is. If it looks uncomfortable- it is. If it looks inadequate for the conditions it claims to withstand-it is. If it looks like it doesn’t carry well- it doesn’t. This helped me choose only quality ultralight gear and avoid the stuff that’s poorly made and sells purely on hype. 👍
I'd like to see a second review after you get the hip belt. I definitely need one, thanks for the videos always looking forward to seeing you.
The hip belt is detachable. So if it’s to much on your shoulders get a hip belt and attach it.
And yes always a bear bag lmao. Zpacks makes one. 👍🏾 so does hilltop packs and you can completely customize them
It’s great to see you in my neighborhood!
I've had a waymark mile for over a year. Their packs are super high quality at a great price. I love their designs. Can't recommend enough
Miranda, you can position the foam mat to give your back protection.
Love your videos! After over a year of collecting gear I went on my first backpacking trip in RMNP a few weeks ago! A couple childhood friends flew out to CO and we had a blast. Now I'm hooked! (We watched a few of your vids the night before :) I don’t think I’ll be going ultralight anytime soon but I learned so much from that trip and would like to cut my pack weight down by at least 10 pounds. It’s funny because I was just looking to do my next trip in a couple weeks and Lost Creek Wilderness is at the top of my list! Now I’m 100% doing Goose Creek!
Tucker's tail never stopped wagging. 😍
The new MysteryRanch ultra-light packs look awesome. Should be coming out in spring 2024
We just went back to tent camping. I love my down quilt vs a bag 100%.
We love the trying new stuff videos!
I'd add you should always practice setting your tent up *in the dark* before you take it out in the wild. Once you can set up by a $1 WalMart headlamp, you don't have to worry about getting to camp a bit late.
That said, it would have been hilarious to strap the boxes onto your regular gear and do the trip with them unopened.
love your adventure, backpacking, hiking vids somuch!
So glad to see you taking a trip in Colorado (I'm in the Denver area)! I know I'm late to the party and just subscribed to your channel, but I'm going to start taking my 9yo kid on some easy overnight backpacking trips (he's only gone on a 1 mile to camp 2 night backpacking trip with me at Lake George, Park Cnty, CO) and I'm leading his Cub Scouts in camps and trips in the future now that I've gone through more outdoor leadership trainings. Seeing the challenges on the trail and how you tackle them is a great perspective. I have a lovely, sweet, chill (like Tucker) husky, whom I adopted last year, I take hiking with me, and am now working her into a backpacking excursion soon. Would you and Rainer do more Tucker episodes? I love seeing him enjoy the trail and your and Rainer's company.
I would love to see you revisit the old video you have about backpacking with a dog! I got a new hiking buddy this last year and would love to see Tucker's kit as a starting point!
Always room for tiny pump. Love to see you out n about!
I have a really similar quilt and every time I pick it up I'm giddy with how light and fluffy it is
Yay!!!! I’m super pumped that you have discovered ultralight backpacking. This was an awesome video. Loved the scenery too. Now, let’s talk about that heavy Nalgene water bottle you’re carrying! A smart water bottle is way more light weight & if it’s not super cold out, you can screw that Sawyer right on top & hike your little heart out! Also, be sure your load lifters on your pack are tight enough to help w/the weight sitting on your shoulders. Whew! My teacher soul just came out. Anyway, love your videos & hope your next hike is epic!
I seldom enjoy a gear review,but I do watch to find the pros and cons.Your review was a delightful almost whimsical review.Thanks for the honesty,demo and pure quality work of a pro
Your video is so real. Thanks
Lost Creek is in my backyard and love going there. Glad you were able to experience a part of it.
Kudos for departing from your norm and trying an adventure with ultralight gear! I hover right near the ultralight margins because I am old and crunchy and just can't carry huge weight anymore, but once you start counting ounces it's easy to go way too far. I've reached a very comfortable weight now, but kept that hip belt (all packs should have those, ultralight or not....) and comforts like a chair and a very comfy sleep setup. Thanks for sharing your adventure, you are really fun to watch, love that positive energy 😊
your videos always bring me the joy I need for my day! thank you, and love all your backpacking adventures
👍👍👍 .. nice, very nice .. thank you.
I was concerned at first, during the box openings, at the Pooch's display of absolute exhaustion .. semi-comatose there on the sofa .. barely .. clinging on ..
I'm relieved that he pulled through and was able to later assist Miranda in successfully completing her hike 😊.
These videos are so full of happiness, almost manic! It’s fun to laugh at everything
The Nemo Fillo Elite pillow is always a must!
I have a Gossamer Gear The Two that I have been using for several years already. I'm quite sure mine has the possibility to set up a clothes line between the top corners. You can then use the line for anything, like hooking up a lamp.
Another fun video. Even ultralight can bring the little extras that make backpacking even more enjoyable.
OMG you are sooo hilarious! And you hike with your dog which is always a plus in my book. You would be a kick to hike with! Keep em coming Miranda..... Cheers
You're so right! I think it's the top and the bottom flaps on the USPS box that make so well designed! The last box I had didn't have -any- flaps. I never did figure out how to put anything inside. It was much cheaper to ship empty though. 😏
It is pure design genius. So pretty. So simple. So effective.
I wish I could be your 100,000th subscriber, but I subscribed a long time ago, so I will miss out on that, but I still think that I'm a winner as I've been fortunate to watch and benefit from all your all your previous (inc. REI) videos.
Thank you and please keep up the good, informative and entertaining videos. I love your, and your team's, work.
Idk if our paths would have crossed when you were out there filming, but I was set up to do the lost creek wilderness loop on the first week of July but had to cancel because of a family emergency and I love that I can watch you go through that area after the fact
Dingledads :D
Superb, love the video you rock!
Liked it all ❤ 🎉