I agree and was thinking the same thing! I went day hiking to a local alpine lake with my family. The first half mile was straight up and gained a lot of elevation. I was moving SO slowly trying not to stop but also not have a heart attack. Thank you for being real about your hike.
That thing looks awesome! My only comment as a product design student is maybe if there is an easy way to do it, mark which side is "inflate and deflate" but that's my only minor suggestion!
Hey Miranda, how about a video with the different size bear canisters? showing how each looks when packing everything, 2-3 day vs 6+ day. canisters vs bear bags... :) Cheers. Happy Sunday
@@Minetoday14 That would be very hard and expensive to do. Classic Garcia vs Bear Vault vs high end high priced bear cans like the Bearikade. Then bags like Ursack and the Food Locker. You'll need different sizes for a few nights vs week long trips.
I have the 425 and the 475 BearVaults, the 425 is perfect for three days, the 475 is great for about five. I repack almost everything into freezer ziplocks to make space.
I feel like the best indicator on if a piece of gear is truly funky is if 70% of the people who see it go, "what? why would someone want that?" I think the table is super gimmicky and I would never use one, but the caveman TV... it only takes one super rainy trip to make you realize you really need one in your life. Great video!
I've finally figured out who Miranda reminds me of after watching so many of these videos... Miranda, you are a grown up version of Punky Brewster! I love it! I still wanna be you when I grow up. Thank you for sharing your outdoor adventures with everyone. Keep on being you! ❤️
i make my coffee like that on the daily. you have to let the coffee sit for a few minutes before drinking.. you know it's ready when almost all the grounds are no longer floating and are on the bottom of the cup. i use a yerba mate straw for mine but yours looks better then mine because i still get some of the smallest particles of grinds thru the straw... but if all the grounds are sunk i can just raise the straw above the grounds so i don't suck on them directly until the end... also.. i never add powdered milk to the coffee and water until after i finished making the coffee... because you want the water to have max extracting capabilities for the coffee and the powdered milk stops all the flavors from coming thru if you do that too early into the process. i also don't know how full your cup is with water but the coffee to water ratio might be off. i think you need to figure this out at home and gain the skill before wanting to do this on a camping trip. it takes skill to know how many grounds to use for the amount of water your using. so you know those coffee spoon scoops that have a big alligator clip on them so they double as a coffee bag closing clip.. in my 1l metal cup i put 1 heaping spoonful of that clip spoon into my cup. ( i have an on demand hot water/cold water drinking fountain for water jugs and i set it to 195f for the hot water) i just fill the cup 1l cup up with mostly 195f water and leave it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes and i come back with my yerba mate straw, pour in some heavy cream. stir and drink. if the grounds i picked are from a good company and not too finely ground then i don't get any grinds in my mouth, but if they are too finely ground... life sucks.. but i think your straw would be better at finely ground grounds then mine is. hope that helps.
Last time I was this early Miranda hadn't even burped yet. 😃 I was just looking at the Beet & Rosemary Trail Mash on Garage Grown Gear last night and after seeing your reaction I will definitely have to try it. This was such a fun video. It is always great to come along on one of the shorter and more "chill at camp" trips as well as the longer more demanding ones. Love you guys!
This entire video was gold. Never stop naming sweat stains. For hanging your cnoc off of trees for the gravity filter, try the apex speed hanger, which you can get on hilltop packs. It works really well for hanging filters/backpacks and more. The pack raft looked like a novelty, but everyone loved it. It's on my consider list.
I usually like the music in these videos. But for some reason the music was very much on point during this one. Loved the whole thing. thanks for sharing with us. :)
Oooo...the alpha sleeping bag liner looks awesome! The Aurora Borealis is so stunning! I saw them once from about 36,000ft in a plane, going from Regina, Saskatchewan to Toronto. I literally cried it so beautiful 🥹 I've also seen them from the ground...and gotta say, from the plane was more beautiful
I have one of those phone/ tablet holders but I've had mine for years and it also doubles as a gas cannister stabilising base as well, and it works well in both jobs. It cost the equivalent of about 4 dollars from Amazon.
Lots of fun and funky(or not so funky) gear. I love the pad inflator. I’ve been thinking of getting one. And the pillow strap too. I love using my sleeping bag liners. I have a few different ones. Sometimes I use the liner for sleeping on hot summer nights. But it def ramps up the warmth factor when paired. The table is cool. The inflatable raft is def epic. I’ve thought about the vargo pot since it has a sealable lid. Not needed one since I have a sea to summit cup with a screw top lid. I like to have a cup and a separate pot. But it’s smart for UL kits you take in such a steep hike to have a two in one. I have a jogo but I only use it for loose leaf tea
I love the funky gear videos! Curious when y'all did this hike because I was in Goat Rocks a few weeks ago and also had an amazing aurora experience (and abrupt weather change) :)
Wow! Those fall colors gorgeous! The look of happiness everyone had for the light weight raft great too see! The Aurora borealis was amazing! Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤
Glad you're testing the doodads out, because most of us will never need any of them, to be frank. I have found that less is more when backpacking, so I try not to add in non-essential junk. That said, I really do appreciate your honest evaluation and "one man's junk is another man's treasure." The only truly intriguing item in this list for me is the packraft. That looks very cool and I hope to see it again in your videos!
I use a buff and a quilt strap to secure my pillow to my sleeping pad. It works great, it is stuff I already use and have in my pack, takes up no space and super light.
I'm sure it would probably be pretty similar to last year's, but I'd love another hiker/backpacker gift guide this year. Preferably before mid December 😅
You were lucky to get such a beautiful day to try your pack raft. That was a good find. Thanks for showing the northern lights. I haven't seen them for about 45 years.
That type of straw has been around for hundreds of years but is normally made of metal. It is traditionally used to drink tea or Yerba mate so that you keep the leaves out of your mouth.
I have an alpha hoodie and pants from two cottage companies here in Oregon and they are amazing! I do feel like a molting bird when I wear them since the material is just bizarre. Perfect for sleep and an extra layer during cold months though. Highly recommend and so glad to see more companies making gear out of this material.
I've hiked and backpacked that trail a few times. It's rough, especially with a 35lb pack and pregnant! The lakes and Labyrith mountain and so worth it.
Would be interesting if you'll use that raft one day to actually travel, like hike to a lake on one side, cross the lake with the raft and hike back from the other side or so. Or go to an island and camp there. And for setting up that table... It might be worth a try to first loop the strap through both the arms, loosely secure that to a tree and then attach the table to one arm by one. Or grow an extra pair of arms and hands, that might work too. But just for hanging something on a tree trunk, like a gravity filter, you could just use an even lighter piece of cord (and optionally also a stick, there are several ways to do that).
8:10 That noise is something ANYONE who has done model airplanes knows well with a brushless speed controller. It's a handy safety feature to let you know that the speed controller is on and ready to go! My only comment on the design is MAYBE mark inflate/deflate so you know. Otherwise, that thing looks INCREDIBLE for filling a pad instead of some chonky boi inflator thingie running on D-cells...
I've seen a lot of people talk about devices to keep their sleeping bag on their pad and their pillow on their pad. I have the perfect solution. Big Agnes. Now I will confess I'm not a backpacker. I am a adventure motorcyclist. I've used Big Agnes bags for close to 20 years and I think they are worth looking into if you have not.
"This might be the most beautiful alpine lake I've been to." says Miranda every time. She ain't wrong. Why not use the Pad-Pal Air Pump to pump up the pack raft?
They are all so beautiful 🥹 I should try that!! I wanted to test the pump bag this time around, but the pump would have been a smart choice. I'll have to see if there's an adapter for it!
I love how quotable y'all are all, it's incredible! (Also we would totally get along so well. Same sense of humor. Teach me how to backpack and lets be friends k? k.)
You might look into a skag for the raft and a small fishing pole. I take a skillet for fish when i can’t make a camp fire. I would not get a collapsable pole as they stink to use. I take a dock demon with a different reel. It’s short and indescribable. Also from a boat you don’t “need” to cast as far. You might also want a bit of cord to make an anchor. Good luck
The way Miranda reacts to a beautiful view is the best. So wholesome, always makes us feel good 🏔💚 I wonder if this is the same pack raft that @ForestyForest has used? It looks pretty similar. Really a great thing to have for beautiful lakes like this 😊
I want the boat! Regarding the pump sack…why? You have a tiny pump. Why not use it? Also, there are tiny auto-inflatable life jackets. But if you fall out of the boat, while getting out, or otherwise get wet, your life-jacket deploys, then it costs $20 or more to get a new CO2 cartridge before you can use it again. I’m trying to find one that just mouth inflates (or use the tiny pump!)
If it makes you feel better, the first time i used my Pad Pal, I also deflated my pad, felt dumb, and quickly released the error of my ways! Solidarity!
will the tree table support a isobutane tank and stove and a pot with water? i could see using this mounted lower to the ground so you could sit and have a camp table to prep meals or make coffee?
What a fantastic trip. The Packraft looks amazing...on my list now. I've always wanted to see the aurora borealis, I bet that was such a fantastic ending to your day. Thanks for sharing!
What a fun video (and trip)! Is the fanny pack you are wearing in the video the same LITE AF Fanny Pack you have linked? I love all the colors. Thank you for getting outside on behalf of those of us currently inside.
Hey Miranda, another option for gravity filter hanging is using a Nite Ize gear ties 18'' or their Gear Tie Loopable which I used. Works well for small diameter ties or branches.
I can't imagine seeing the aurora in a setting like that. Paddling on the lake looked absolutely magical. Thanks for sharing the magic.
Seeing an experienced hiker struggling on an intense hike like this is so validating! Thanks for not glamorizing it!
I agree and was thinking the same thing! I went day hiking to a local alpine lake with my family. The first half mile was straight up and gained a lot of elevation. I was moving SO slowly trying not to stop but also not have a heart attack. Thank you for being real about your hike.
Hey Miranda! Thanks so much for checking out my inflator, I thought it was super cool when GGG told me you wanted to try one!
DUDE I love it so much!!! Seriously such a clever little device. It's certainly coming with me on my future trips.
That thing looks awesome! My only comment as a product design student is maybe if there is an easy way to do it, mark which side is "inflate and deflate" but that's my only minor suggestion!
Such a great product Tyler!!
It’s on my wish list😊
And for showing us how NOT to use it 😂
I agree with Rainer… “Think flat thoughts”… YAWWWWWWWWPPP!
@@stitch3163 YAAAAWWWWPP!!!
When I walk on a super steep trail, I look directly down at my feet... the trail is usually flatter there... 🤪😁😆
Put that phrase on a tshirt and I’d buy it.
😂😂
That table is really cool it be great for hammock camping
Hey Miranda, how about a video with the different size bear canisters? showing how each looks when packing everything, 2-3 day vs 6+ day. canisters vs bear bags... :) Cheers. Happy Sunday
Yes!! I have wondered about all of the different bear can sizes too.
@@Minetoday14 That would be very hard and expensive to do. Classic Garcia vs Bear Vault vs high end high priced bear cans like the Bearikade. Then bags like Ursack and the Food Locker. You'll need different sizes for a few nights vs week long trips.
I have the 425 and the 475 BearVaults, the 425 is perfect for three days, the 475 is great for about five. I repack almost everything into freezer ziplocks to make space.
I honestly don't think I would have considered that goofy little table before, but with it all decked out it makes a surprisingly nice kitchen!
I’m not a backpacker or any type of outdoor person, but I love watching your videos, your sweet positive energy always make my day!!
These “crazy gear” videos are so much fun. More please 😁
OMG, and an aurora? Love that even the sky decided to make your bougie backpacking excursion even more luxurious!
I feel like the best indicator on if a piece of gear is truly funky is if 70% of the people who see it go, "what? why would someone want that?" I think the table is super gimmicky and I would never use one, but the caveman TV... it only takes one super rainy trip to make you realize you really need one in your life. Great video!
I've finally figured out who Miranda reminds me of after watching so many of these videos... Miranda, you are a grown up version of Punky Brewster! I love it! I still wanna be you when I grow up. Thank you for sharing your outdoor adventures with everyone. Keep on being you! ❤️
If you need me I’ll be in that packraft on a lake in the mountains somewhere.
lol .. wonder if they do a slightly larger one
i make my coffee like that on the daily. you have to let the coffee sit for a few minutes before drinking.. you know it's ready when almost all the grounds are no longer floating and are on the bottom of the cup. i use a yerba mate straw for mine but yours looks better then mine because i still get some of the smallest particles of grinds thru the straw... but if all the grounds are sunk i can just raise the straw above the grounds so i don't suck on them directly until the end... also.. i never add powdered milk to the coffee and water until after i finished making the coffee... because you want the water to have max extracting capabilities for the coffee and the powdered milk stops all the flavors from coming thru if you do that too early into the process. i also don't know how full your cup is with water but the coffee to water ratio might be off. i think you need to figure this out at home and gain the skill before wanting to do this on a camping trip. it takes skill to know how many grounds to use for the amount of water your using.
so you know those coffee spoon scoops that have a big alligator clip on them so they double as a coffee bag closing clip.. in my 1l metal cup i put 1 heaping spoonful of that clip spoon into my cup. ( i have an on demand hot water/cold water drinking fountain for water jugs and i set it to 195f for the hot water) i just fill the cup 1l cup up with mostly 195f water and leave it sit for about 5 to 10 minutes and i come back with my yerba mate straw, pour in some heavy cream. stir and drink. if the grounds i picked are from a good company and not too finely ground then i don't get any grinds in my mouth, but if they are too finely ground... life sucks.. but i think your straw would be better at finely ground grounds then mine is. hope that helps.
Innuendo giggles off the charts this video (both on-screen and in my kitchen 😂)
Love! Love! Love this video!!! So much fun and great things to try. Thank you, Miranda!
Last time I was this early Miranda hadn't even burped yet. 😃 I was just looking at the Beet & Rosemary Trail Mash on Garage Grown Gear last night and after seeing your reaction I will definitely have to try it. This was such a fun video. It is always great to come along on one of the shorter and more "chill at camp" trips as well as the longer more demanding ones. Love you guys!
Consecutive Miranda Goes Outside!! videos without a burp: 0
This entire video was gold. Never stop naming sweat stains. For hanging your cnoc off of trees for the gravity filter, try the apex speed hanger, which you can get on hilltop packs. It works really well for hanging filters/backpacks and more. The pack raft looked like a novelty, but everyone loved it. It's on my consider list.
Those apex hangers are the bomb!!
That little table looks pretty neat. Looks like it work good on the side of a canoe barrel with a harness
Hmmmm. Life jacket, especially in colder water? We don't want to lose you!!!
Everything about that trip looked pretty perfect! Amazing trip!
I like learning about new and funky gear, I think you should do more videos like this.
Tbh there are few things better than alpine stargazing from the middle of a lake. So magical.
I usually like the music in these videos. But for some reason the music was very much on point during this one. Loved the whole thing. thanks for sharing with us. :)
Oooo...the alpha sleeping bag liner looks awesome!
The Aurora Borealis is so stunning! I saw them once from about 36,000ft in a plane, going from Regina, Saskatchewan to Toronto. I literally cried it so beautiful 🥹 I've also seen them from the ground...and gotta say, from the plane was more beautiful
I love your longer videos so much! This was a standout, the vibe between you guys and all the special tidbits made this vid amazing, thank you!
Looks like a Bob Ross kinda day! Those "happy little trees" are really found in nature. 😊
"Ope already hard" 💀 so glad I was watching because out of context would definitely be confusing, to say the least. 😅
One of my favorite videos yet! Love the funky items that were actually practical
Favorite video! The commentary, the camaraderie and the views make this video so great! 🥰
🌲 Table was more ridiculous then cell phone holder 😂😂😂
I have one of those phone/ tablet holders but I've had mine for years and it also doubles as a gas cannister stabilising base as well, and it works well in both jobs. It cost the equivalent of about 4 dollars from Amazon.
That straw is like a mate spoon!
tree table, that is a great idea. I can see a lot of use from that piece of equipment.
7:41 those old person noises just become more frequent. I’m only 8 years older than you. 😂
I think by far the best lite weight coffee ☕️ option is the high quality instant coffees there making these days
did anyone else’s dog go absolutely insane at miranda’s sounds during 24:16
Watching your videos always makes me want to go backpacking :) I love backpacking with my friends
That beet & rosemary mash has been on my GGG wish list all season. Gotta grab it for the winter! Thanks for reviewing all of this stuff!
Oh my gosh I was so surprised by how much I loved it!! Definitely need to order more.
Lots of fun and funky(or not so funky) gear. I love the pad inflator. I’ve been thinking of getting one. And the pillow strap too. I love using my sleeping bag liners. I have a few different ones. Sometimes I use the liner for sleeping on hot summer nights. But it def ramps up the warmth factor when paired. The table is cool. The inflatable raft is def epic. I’ve thought about the vargo pot since it has a sealable lid. Not needed one since I have a sea to summit cup with a screw top lid. I like to have a cup and a separate pot. But it’s smart for UL kits you take in such a steep hike to have a two in one. I have a jogo but I only use it for loose leaf tea
definitely will be using think flat thoughts from here on out
Just ordered the mashed potatoes! Can’t wait to try
Tree table. Sap on strap. It rhymes as well.
I liked you a lot before this episode. After this episode, I love you.
Always the best adventure videos. This one checks all the boxes. Amazing views
❤ my favorite of all your videos so far. Happy Happy Happy!
I am glad you are doing this so we don't have to! I am looking forward to every item in this video!
I love the funky gear videos! Curious when y'all did this hike because I was in Goat Rocks a few weeks ago and also had an amazing aurora experience (and abrupt weather change) :)
Looks like fun. Should always have a life vest on a boat!
Wow! Those fall colors gorgeous! The look of happiness everyone had for the light weight raft great too see! The Aurora borealis was amazing! Thanks for sharing ❤❤❤❤
Hooray! Stoked, gosh darn!
Glad you're testing the doodads out, because most of us will never need any of them, to be frank. I have found that less is more when backpacking, so I try not to add in non-essential junk. That said, I really do appreciate your honest evaluation and "one man's junk is another man's treasure." The only truly intriguing item in this list for me is the packraft. That looks very cool and I hope to see it again in your videos!
I use a buff and a quilt strap to secure my pillow to my sleeping pad. It works great, it is stuff I already use and have in my pack, takes up no space and super light.
Miranda, we used that straw for yerba mate... 😁
Also, favorite comment: *whatever, just think flat thoughts 🤣
Thank for marvelous video!
That trail is a serious butt kicker! Love the video! Super fun and jelly of the aurora sighting! Now i want a packraft too!
I'm sure it would probably be pretty similar to last year's, but I'd love another hiker/backpacker gift guide this year. Preferably before mid December 😅
You were lucky to get such a beautiful day to try your pack raft. That was a good find. Thanks for showing the northern lights. I haven't seen them for about 45 years.
You guys are so entertaining to watch! Thanks for another informative video!
That type of straw has been around for hundreds of years but is normally made of metal. It is traditionally used to drink tea or Yerba mate so that you keep the leaves out of your mouth.
I have an alpha hoodie and pants from two cottage companies here in Oregon and they are amazing! I do feel like a molting bird when I wear them since the material is just bizarre. Perfect for sleep and an extra layer during cold months though. Highly recommend and so glad to see more companies making gear out of this material.
I've hiked and backpacked that trail a few times. It's rough, especially with a 35lb pack and pregnant! The lakes and Labyrith mountain and so worth it.
I love seeing the camera wobble when your crew makes off camera jokes.
Miranda you're freaking hilarious 😂
Drunken Sailor is royalty free. 😂😂
Would be interesting if you'll use that raft one day to actually travel, like hike to a lake on one side, cross the lake with the raft and hike back from the other side or so. Or go to an island and camp there.
And for setting up that table... It might be worth a try to first loop the strap through both the arms, loosely secure that to a tree and then attach the table to one arm by one. Or grow an extra pair of arms and hands, that might work too.
But just for hanging something on a tree trunk, like a gravity filter, you could just use an even lighter piece of cord (and optionally also a stick, there are several ways to do that).
8:10 That noise is something ANYONE who has done model airplanes knows well with a brushless speed controller. It's a handy safety feature to let you know that the speed controller is on and ready to go! My only comment on the design is MAYBE mark inflate/deflate so you know. Otherwise, that thing looks INCREDIBLE for filling a pad instead of some chonky boi inflator thingie running on D-cells...
I've seen a lot of people talk about devices to keep their sleeping bag on their pad and their pillow on their pad. I have the perfect solution. Big Agnes. Now I will confess I'm not a backpacker. I am a adventure motorcyclist. I've used Big Agnes bags for close to 20 years and I think they are worth looking into if you have not.
"This might be the most beautiful alpine lake I've been to." says Miranda every time. She ain't wrong.
Why not use the Pad-Pal Air Pump to pump up the pack raft?
They are all so beautiful 🥹 I should try that!! I wanted to test the pump bag this time around, but the pump would have been a smart choice. I'll have to see if there's an adapter for it!
This is why I love your channel because you are the realist of the real
Always a good day when Miranda Goes Outside and posts a video 😁 a water episode too!
Also, yay!!! Hi, Abby 👋 we're happy to see you back 😊
I love how quotable y'all are all, it's incredible! (Also we would totally get along so well. Same sense of humor. Teach me how to backpack and lets be friends k? k.)
You might look into a skag for the raft and a small fishing pole. I take a skillet for fish when i can’t make a camp fire. I would not get a collapsable pole as they stink to use. I take a dock demon with a different reel. It’s short and indescribable. Also from a boat you don’t “need” to cast as far. You might also want a bit of cord to make an anchor. Good luck
Begining the process to look thru all of your vids for your GoPro attachment to your poles. Do you have a vid of that set up?
What an amazing night 😳
Watching movies backpacking is the best.
that adorable startup tone is so buried in every RC hobbyists brain that I spun my chair around to figure out what in the room turned on unexpectedly
This feels like new Hampshire 4k hiking lol
Makes me want to get out there, even know it’s likely to rain a bit…
Hi Miranda. I love your videos. Funny as heck!!! Too bad YT inserted so many commercials as they break up the flow. Please let them know.
Miranda. Graceful as ever!
For the effort that coffee straw takes…. Just make cowboy coffee.
I need that tree table!!
The way Miranda reacts to a beautiful view is the best. So wholesome, always makes us feel good 🏔💚
I wonder if this is the same pack raft that @ForestyForest has used? It looks pretty similar. Really a great thing to have for beautiful lakes like this 😊
Oo I'm not sure!! I'll have to check out ForestyForest and see if we have the same raft. And thank you for appreciating my love of gorgeous scenery 🥰
Loved this episode!
I want the boat! Regarding the pump sack…why? You have a tiny pump. Why not use it? Also, there are tiny auto-inflatable life jackets. But if you fall out of the boat, while getting out, or otherwise get wet, your life-jacket deploys, then it costs $20 or more to get a new CO2 cartridge before you can use it again. I’m trying to find one that just mouth inflates (or use the tiny pump!)
Miranda, could you try the air pump on the pack raft? Would love to know if it is better than the bag.
I thought you kept saying pack-rack, like for additional capacity. Looks like a good time.
Ultralight Jetpacks, please!
If it makes you feel better, the first time i used my Pad Pal, I also deflated my pad, felt dumb, and quickly released the error of my ways! Solidarity!
will the tree table support a isobutane tank and stove and a pot with water? i could see using this mounted lower to the ground so you could sit and have a camp table to prep meals or make
coffee?
What a fantastic trip. The Packraft looks amazing...on my list now. I've always wanted to see the aurora borealis, I bet that was such a fantastic ending to your day. Thanks for sharing!
Thank you for watching!! It was so incredible. And I'm already planning my next trip with the packraft!!
I've never been this early! 📺👀
🎉 woohoo thanks for being one of the first here!!
@@MirandaGoesOutside thoroughly enjoyed, another great video! so lucky you all saw the aurora lights! ✨
What a fun video (and trip)! Is the fanny pack you are wearing in the video the same LITE AF Fanny Pack you have linked? I love all the colors. Thank you for getting outside on behalf of those of us currently inside.
It is custom made from LiteAF. Available on her website.
Lake Lake Lake LLLLLAAAAKKKKEEEE!!!!
BUT IS THERE A CARROT POCKET.
ALWAYS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
Miranda drifting away stunned by the power of buoyancy ❤
it's the simple things in life 😄
Hey Miranda, another option for gravity filter hanging is using a Nite Ize gear ties 18'' or their Gear Tie Loopable which I used. Works well for small diameter ties or branches.
That's an awesome idea!!
You can take a raft with you????? That is so cool.