Winter camping is the best! No bugs, no bears and very little people. Just hung out in my hammock at -13F. It was great. Good video and a lot of fun to watch. Take care, Al
I love it! I’m also in a hammock all year. Summer @ 89* fun; winter @ -17* fun . If you can understand insulation, it’s easy, and so quiet and peaceful.
"Tastes good. Tastes like whiskey. And I like whiskey." -- Maybe there should be Miranda in the Wild quotes on t-shirts and stickers! ... Anyway, I've never camped in real winter conditions like this, so I enjoy learning about it! Thanks, Miranda!
Pro-tip: place your fuel canister in a small cup of liquid water (doesn't even have to be hot) while cooking. It'll keep the can above freezing, increase the vapor pressure, and make it burn much better.
You should demonstrate how to stake down a tent on snow in the wind properly. Normal tent pegs are useless in the snow. The quickest way is to start with a couple of trekking poles (or skis and ski poles) and then add some deadmen (deadpeople??) as needed.
Couldn’t agree more. Stake the tent down properly and use all the guy lines!! Pure Lazy. Doesn’t secure tent yet wastes time making snowmen??? Also agree that the dumping the tent out of the bag on the snow during a windy day would be fail.
Miranda! We just finished our BSA Scout Klondike yesterday. First time in four years that I've done it where there was a foot of snow on the ground. It was crazy fun but a new experience for our Scouts to manage. This winter I had encouraged my Scouts to practice in their backyards before hitting the event because they can make adjustments easier at home. It's empathetic watching you struggle but I hope you can revisit this cold-weather experience and stress to campers to shake down at home before hitting the snow fields. Keep the great videos coming, it's VERY IMPORTANT (for my female BSA Scouts) to see females enjoying our natural world and taking on new challenges! Erin
honestly backpacking or camping in winter is a progression that test your dedication. You have to buy so many layers and things to be warm. Fun none the less but definitely it takes a lot of dedication to jump into it!
I started my kids with car camping in the snow. they felt like they had an anchor point, like we could bail if they weren't feeling it. they took to it like fish in water. it's just camping, but soggy and cold. the younger they are, the more changes of clothes they'll want/need.
I don't know about feces, but your body does have to keep urine above a certain temperature (between 90-100 F). So it's definitely a good idea to pee right before bed. I usually pee 1/2 an hour before bed and then try to pee again right before I go to bed
Feces definitely isn’t sterile and the temperature our body keeps our urine is almost perfect for most bacteria. Urine would need to be boiling hot for that to be true. You are much more likely to be cold from getting up in the night to pee if you don’t go just before bed though.
The bladder has its own bacterial flora, 30+ strains at minimum. Like everything else that comes out of us better stuff going in means better stuff coming out
it doesn't have to keep it warm as much as poop and pee are mass which will reach thermal equilibrium with the rest of the body when inside. Eliminating that extra mass will leave less overall mass that your body will need to heat to maintain normal body temps.
"so I don't have to blow my own bacteria ridden breath into it." Then proceeds to blow into it. lol I've done the same thing. Glad to see another video.
Nah. Bernoulli forces and stuff mean that most of the air that reaches the bag when you blow at it from a distance actually comes from the surrounding air. That also lets you effectively get more air per breath.
I just stumbled across this show. I absolutely love her! Miranda is so endearing, knowledgeable, and just so cute and funny. I am loving binge watching all her episodes. I haven’t stopped laughing. This show is greatness!❤️🌈😊
A couple more tips that have worked for me in winter camping: Pee right before bed!! “Sleeping socks” - have a pair of clean socks that you keep in your sleeping bag, and stay there! Change into them when you’re settling in your bag. Great video - so glad to have found this channel! Immediately subscribed.
11:32 I used this tip this past weekend for camping in 35F weather (as far as I'm concerned that's arctic temperature). It worked GREAT! The nalgene bottle really held heat. (And I bought it at REI lol)
This video was such a joy to watch! While I love REI, Miranda has such a light hearted and fun personality I'd watch it just to see her and the adventures she has.
A smaller tent or more people helps. For one person and a dog/kiddo in winter, a 2 person 4 season tent can maintain 10+F warmer than the outside ambient air temperature. My six year old son and I went on his first winter camp out, no snow unfortunately which that looked fun. But, 26F outside and 37 inside, he had my wife's zero degree bag, and slept like a rock. I had the Nalgene trick up my sleeve in case he got cold. But, my old Sierra Designs Omega 2 can zip up all mesh which that and rainfly trap a fair amount of body heat inside. REI, she's a real treasure, keep paying for her backpacking adventures!! These are fun and hilarious!!
for the tent "platform"... allow the snow to set up for 30 minutes after you have made your flat area. you will find that the surface becomes much stronger.
So much Miranda, its more-anda, merry more-anda-mas. It is customary to celebrate with whisky flavored whiskey, the release of bodily gases, and casually mentioning poop.
Really enjoyed this clip, Miranda you are priceless. I’m a outdoor guy from Scotland and find a lot of your vids fun and informative. Keep up with this format.
Hahahahahahaha!!!! That was GREAT!!! It looked like you had a really fun time, Miranda--and the Macarena at the end was the icing on the cake! Hahahahaha!!! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us! I loved it!
I invested in a dehydrator/food saver recently, and have yet to actually make my own backcountry meal. I would love a series of Miranda in the Kitchen, showing how she makes her favorite meals (the red curry sounded so delicious!)
I spent all day today planning for my upcoming (first) winter backpacking trip in northern minnesota and I am somewhat apprehensive but very very excited. You would not believe how happy I was to see this video show up! I've missed you Miranda! Was such a fun video, I felt like I was there with you and helped me to be less afraid for my own upcoming adventure! :)
Dear REI, I love camping, kayaking, etc... I've been doing a lot of a camping and I recently had to tap out on a cold weather camp.. Love your gear and did some kayaking instructionals. The instructor noticed I used to do a lot of white water kayaking based on my paddling holding. From a former Eagle Scout.
.YAAAAYY !! Mirand's come out to play !!.......To actually enjoy extreme cold weather camping ,, get hot tent setup,, canvas tent w/wood stove... conventional backpack tents(even 4 season are miserable).. . Good tip on the layer under the air pad,,makes a huge difference.. closed cell foam or pad sized reflectics ,,( car window sun screen works well ),, under body core..and can be used as sit pad on the snow seat at the Cafe' ... ...Looks like you all had a good time ,, and why not ...
Yeah Big foot must be real!! Great video I love it lots of great information plus lots of fun energy makes you want to go camping I love camping maybe might try snow camping one of these days! Recently I have started doing some walking about 0.5 to 1 mile a day I’m 53 and kinda out of shape. My husband and myself once in a while go on small little 0.5 to 1 miles nature trails at some of our lakes in Kansas. We have been thinking about doing some day hiking on some of the longer trails around the lakes where we go camping. You have given me a lot of great information thank you for sharing your time and awesome adventures. Bonita Vasquez
Great video, I do enjoy Miranda's advice and adventures. A couple of comments though... 1. A small tent is your friend in the cold. If it was just Miranda and her dog in that tent all night she would have been far better served with REI's Arete ASL2. 2. She doesn't really address the relatively high cost of entry to winter/cold weather camping. $500 tent, $300 sleeping bag, $200 of sleeping pads etc...
Hi Miranda, I am Miranda too! Loved the video girl! I have not gone winter camping in ten years. This is my first year back into it! LET THE MIRANDAS UNITE!!!.......Distantly lol
Miranda, I just want to say I love your videos. I’ve been a professional singer on cruise ships for years but recently, during my off time, I’ve been trying to get back to my Canadian backcountry roots from when I was younger. I’ve been doing some solo portage trips into Algonquin and dreaming of the day when I move full #vanlife/backbacking and really travelling all of NA! Keep up the amazing content with your cute, quirky nature! It’s always entertaining and always informative.
Even Big Foot was glad to see you back in the wild. :) That looked like a lot of hard work and fun. That missing spork moment is one that I have experienced more than once. What was the yellow pot you were boiling water in? Is it collapsible?
My buddy and I would go camping in the winter next to a stream and it was just big enough and cold enough to make a shuffle board carved into the ice. It was so much fun
This will be my 3rd year camping for new years in Wisconsin. Last year it was 4° actual temperature at copper falls. Hoping for slightly warmer weather this year.
YEEEESSSSS!!!..... she’s back!!!! Oh how we’ve missed you Lady Miranda!
Here here!
"I smell like onions"
*camping endearment intensifies*
Miranda gives the same chaotic energy as zaboomafoo and I'm here for it
Missing Zaboo!
Omg… my heart just melted! Childhood nostalgia
Winter camping is the best! No bugs, no bears and very little people. Just hung out in my hammock at -13F. It was great. Good video and a lot of fun to watch. Take care, Al
This is what I am thinking, especially for thru hikes. My biggest concern would be trails on or near vertical drops might be dangerous.
HAMMOCK? -13F?!
I love it! I’m also in a hammock all year. Summer @ 89* fun; winter @ -17* fun . If you can understand insulation, it’s easy, and so quiet and peaceful.
@@ublade82gotta get an under quilt rated for atleast 0f. Outdoor vitals makes a down one
"Tastes good. Tastes like whiskey. And I like whiskey." -- Maybe there should be Miranda in the Wild quotes on t-shirts and stickers! ... Anyway, I've never camped in real winter conditions like this, so I enjoy learning about it! Thanks, Miranda!
Id buy it LOL
REI really needs to do that!
I would buy it and then some! 😂🤣
Dying at the Sasquatch reference at the end.
Pro-tip: place your fuel canister in a small cup of liquid water (doesn't even have to be hot) while cooking. It'll keep the can above freezing, increase the vapor pressure, and make it burn much better.
You should demonstrate how to stake down a tent on snow in the wind properly. Normal tent pegs are useless in the snow. The quickest way is to start with a couple of trekking poles (or skis and ski poles) and then add some deadmen (deadpeople??) as needed.
Couldn’t agree more. Stake the tent down properly and use all the guy lines!! Pure Lazy. Doesn’t secure tent yet wastes time making snowmen??? Also agree that the dumping the tent out of the bag on the snow during a windy day would be fail.
Miranda! We just finished our BSA Scout Klondike yesterday. First time in four years that I've done it where there was a foot of snow on the ground. It was crazy fun but a new experience for our Scouts to manage.
This winter I had encouraged my Scouts to practice in their backyards before hitting the event because they can make adjustments easier at home. It's empathetic watching you struggle but I hope you can revisit this cold-weather experience and stress to campers to shake down at home before hitting the snow fields.
Keep the great videos coming, it's VERY IMPORTANT (for my female BSA Scouts) to see females enjoying our natural world and taking on new challenges!
Erin
Erin, that's such a great tip! Practicing at home is always a good idea! - Miranda
Good to see you back, Miranda and crew. Whoever is doing the editing needs a raise. They're doing really high quality work
Yes she is finally back
honestly backpacking or camping in winter is a progression that test your dedication. You have to buy so many layers and things to be warm. Fun none the less but definitely it takes a lot of dedication to jump into it!
I started my kids with car camping in the snow. they felt like they had an anchor point, like we could bail if they weren't feeling it.
they took to it like fish in water. it's just camping, but soggy and cold.
the younger they are, the more changes of clothes they'll want/need.
The happy flapping @0:31 is adorable and how I feel every time I’m in the snow.
I don't know about feces, but your body does have to keep urine above a certain temperature (between 90-100 F). So it's definitely a good idea to pee right before bed. I usually pee 1/2 an hour before bed and then try to pee again right before I go to bed
Feces definitely isn’t sterile and the temperature our body keeps our urine is almost perfect for most bacteria. Urine would need to be boiling hot for that to be true. You are much more likely to be cold from getting up in the night to pee if you don’t go just before bed though.
The bladder has its own bacterial flora, 30+ strains at minimum. Like everything else that comes out of us better stuff going in means better stuff coming out
it doesn't have to keep it warm as much as poop and pee are mass which will reach thermal equilibrium with the rest of the body when inside. Eliminating that extra mass will leave less overall mass that your body will need to heat to maintain normal body temps.
Lentil soup is insaaaaane! Definitely gonna make myself a big fat batch of it if I ever go snow camping.
Miranda has such a wonderful weirdo spirit I love watching her adventures :)
Tent: *farts*
Miranda: excuse you!
I love this show
6:48
Nala always is the star of the show! She is adorable in her sleeping bag.
"so I don't have to blow my own bacteria ridden breath into it." Then proceeds to blow into it. lol I've done the same thing. Glad to see another video.
And moisture. Valves freeze in those sleeping pads in winter if you breathe into them. Using a bag assist is a great idea.
Nah. Bernoulli forces and stuff mean that most of the air that reaches the bag when you blow at it from a distance actually comes from the surrounding air. That also lets you effectively get more air per breath.
Yesssssss Miranda is the light we need in these dark times. Camping BOSS!!
"Snowperson"... thank you for including everyone, regardless of gender. Really making a difference 👍😁
So, what this video proves is that Bigfoot doesn't hibernate.
Yes he makes a guest appearance at the end
I’d like to see more of the crew too! Like your village in the snow. That’s if the producers actually camped too! Awesome videos!
I'm happy that REI has such an upbeat and fun ambassador!
Dear Miranda. In a time in my life with many uncertainties that bring me anxiety, you bring me joy. Love from Ft. Collins!
We appreciate the love, Chris! ❤️
Yeah she’s back !
I just stumbled across this show. I absolutely love her! Miranda is so endearing, knowledgeable, and just so cute and funny. I am loving binge watching all her episodes. I haven’t stopped laughing. This show is greatness!❤️🌈😊
Miranda needs to release an album of her little songs. I'd buy it!
A couple more tips that have worked for me in winter camping:
Pee right before bed!!
“Sleeping socks” - have a pair of clean socks that you keep in your sleeping bag, and stay there! Change into them when you’re settling in your bag.
Great video - so glad to have found this channel! Immediately subscribed.
Sorry for your loss.
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/ In \
| Memory|
| of spork|
She found it! She mentions it at 21:46 ... All is well again, lol!
@@heartfan8257 I forgot that
LOL Big Foot in the background was a nice touch!!
When you were making up a funny song to sing to your dog it was extremely relatable. I sing improvised songs about and to my dog all the time. 😂
11:32 I used this tip this past weekend for camping in 35F weather (as far as I'm concerned that's arctic temperature). It worked GREAT! The nalgene bottle really held heat. (And I bought it at REI lol)
Love the snow Glamping and the lights and the hugeeee tent for 1 person, it's like a mini-hut!
Everyone should strive to be as awesome as Miranda
I get a bit anxious watching Miranda trying to survive in the cold but I can't stop watching. Her spirit endures!
This video was such a joy to watch! While I love REI, Miranda has such a light hearted and fun personality I'd watch it just to see her and the adventures she has.
String lights in a tent are a MUST. Such a mood.
Your personality and humor are so infectious. Pupper was awesome as was the video! Well done!
A smaller tent or more people helps. For one person and a dog/kiddo in winter, a 2 person 4 season tent can maintain 10+F warmer than the outside ambient air temperature. My six year old son and I went on his first winter camp out, no snow unfortunately which that looked fun. But, 26F outside and 37 inside, he had my wife's zero degree bag, and slept like a rock. I had the Nalgene trick up my sleeve in case he got cold. But, my old Sierra Designs Omega 2 can zip up all mesh which that and rainfly trap a fair amount of body heat inside. REI, she's a real treasure, keep paying for her backpacking adventures!! These are fun and hilarious!!
I camped in Big Bear, CA in the snow Nov 2020 for the first time too. The low was 8°. Had tons of fun. I'm glad to see you back Miranda!!!
for the tent "platform"...
allow the snow to set up for 30 minutes after you have made your flat area. you will find that the surface becomes much stronger.
BIGFOOT!!!
The people have spoken and we demand more Miranda!!
This looks so fun!
BTW - you totally need to do a tutorial on making the koozie.
AWESOME video! So much fun to watch. So glad Miranda's back! Love the camp lights too.
Yay! Glad you’re back “gosh darn it”!
5:49 is honestly my favorite part. I replayed it at least 20 times in a row LMAO. How I've missed watching your videos Miranda!
Finally someone that understands the fun in camping. Be yourself!!
I thoroughly enjoyed your vid. Thank you Miranda!
All I learned is that "...apparently, poop is an organ." 😂
Your the camping pal we all need
I never snow camp. Interesting. Camping,backpacking,Hiking, skiing and snowshoeing I like. I probably would like it. Nice video! Great sense of humor!
So much Miranda, its more-anda, merry more-anda-mas. It is customary to celebrate with whisky flavored whiskey, the release of bodily gases, and casually mentioning poop.
Woohoo shes back. Never camped in the snow but was stationed in north dokota for years so i got nore snow than i ever want to see again.
Love the glamp camp. Very nice.
I’m gonna start a Nala fan club she is my FAVORITE
Nala approves of this. - Miranda
@@rei She is adorable and deserves all the hype!
She has great energy (soothing and fun), and this was surprisingly entertaining.
Really enjoyed this clip, Miranda you are priceless. I’m a outdoor guy from Scotland and find a lot of your vids fun and informative. Keep up with this format.
I love watching your video’s. They are so entertaining and fun‼️🤣And yes, am an REI member since 1988
Yay!! More Miranda!
So much fun!! Always so entertaining.
Hahahahahahaha!!!! That was GREAT!!! It looked like you had a really fun time, Miranda--and the Macarena at the end was the icing on the cake! Hahahahaha!!! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us! I loved it!
I am very happy to find your channel. Had a good chuckle thank you plus I pretty much had a smile the whole time.❤
I invested in a dehydrator/food saver recently, and have yet to actually make my own backcountry meal. I would love a series of Miranda in the Kitchen, showing how she makes her favorite meals (the red curry sounded so delicious!)
New possibilities for Room Service! Never forget the carrot and Miranda didn't....Can't help but smile! :)
I spent all day today planning for my upcoming (first) winter backpacking trip in northern minnesota and I am somewhat apprehensive but very very excited. You would not believe how happy I was to see this video show up! I've missed you Miranda! Was such a fun video, I felt like I was there with you and helped me to be less afraid for my own upcoming adventure! :)
That's awesome!! Have so much fun! - Miranda
Best video to date! I especially like the sound effects (of putting the rain fly on).
I could watch those "throw the fly over the inner" attempts all day ❤️😁😁
Dear REI,
I love camping, kayaking, etc... I've been doing a lot of a camping and I recently had to tap out on a cold weather camp.. Love your gear and did some kayaking instructionals. The instructor noticed I used to do a lot of white water kayaking based on my paddling holding.
From a former Eagle Scout.
You are so much fun to watch!. Smile and laugh the whole time.
.YAAAAYY !! Mirand's come out to play !!.......To actually enjoy extreme cold weather camping ,, get hot tent setup,, canvas tent w/wood stove... conventional backpack tents(even 4 season are miserable)..
. Good tip on the layer under the air pad,,makes a huge difference.. closed cell foam or pad sized reflectics ,,( car window sun screen works well ),, under body core..and can be used as sit pad on the snow seat at the Cafe' ...
...Looks like you all had a good time ,, and why not ...
Yeah Big foot must be real!! Great video I love it lots of great information plus lots of fun energy makes you want to go camping I love camping maybe might try snow camping one of these days!
Recently I have started doing some walking about 0.5 to 1 mile a day I’m 53 and kinda out of shape. My husband and myself once in a while go on small little 0.5 to 1 miles nature trails at some of our lakes in Kansas. We have been thinking about doing some day hiking on some of the longer trails around the lakes where we go camping.
You have given me a lot of great information thank you for sharing your time and awesome adventures.
Bonita Vasquez
Best thing REI has ever done is fund Miranda!
Great video, I do enjoy Miranda's advice and adventures. A couple of comments though...
1. A small tent is your friend in the cold. If it was just Miranda and her dog in that tent all night she would have been far better served with REI's Arete ASL2.
2. She doesn't really address the relatively high cost of entry to winter/cold weather camping. $500 tent, $300 sleeping bag, $200 of sleeping pads etc...
6.5 on the burp meter🤣🤙🏽
great personality 😎❄️
Hi Miranda, I am Miranda too! Loved the video girl! I have not gone winter camping in ten years. This is my first year back into it! LET THE MIRANDAS UNITE!!!.......Distantly lol
Yay!! Miranda's back! Love the new intro!!!!
Almost first haha! So glad you’re back and your cheesy humor!
😁 Happy to be back! 🧀- Miranda
Miranda, I just want to say I love your videos. I’ve been a professional singer on cruise ships for years but recently, during my off time, I’ve been trying to get back to my Canadian backcountry roots from when I was younger. I’ve been doing some solo portage trips into Algonquin and dreaming of the day when I move full #vanlife/backbacking and really travelling all of NA! Keep up the amazing content with your cute, quirky nature! It’s always entertaining and always informative.
Glad to see you're back Miranda. Missed you
Miranda You are 1 of a kind. I would Love to go hiking with you. I would have the most painful face from laughing so much. Take Care
Whoohooo! Missed you!
Only been snowshoeing once, but it was so much fun!
Woohoo! Happy to be back! Hope you have a chance to get out snowshoeing again! - Miranda
Yay!!! Welcome back!
Phrases that will have a totally different meaning in Europe "It is 26 degrees...."
"I have a zero degree bag"
26 degrees you say, well hello summer!
Even Big Foot was glad to see you back in the wild. :) That looked like a lot of hard work and fun. That missing spork moment is one that I have experienced more than once. What was the yellow pot you were boiling water in? Is it collapsible?
Yes! It's the Sea to Summit X-Pot Kettle - I love it! - Miranda
www.rei.com/product/889971/sea-to-summit-x-pot-kettle-13-liters
Great to have you back, looking forward for season 2.
I totally enjoyed this
“The BURPS”
🤣😂🤣😂🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍
Miranda is AWESOME 🤩
Miranda. You are adorable. I love your braids. Happy Valentine's Day.
I had gone camping in the snow for the first time like 3 weeks ago. I wish I had seen this before but really helpful for the next time I do it!
My buddy and I would go camping in the winter next to a stream and it was just big enough and cold enough to make a shuffle board carved into the ice. It was so much fun
YES! Perfect timing with our snow dump in the Seattle area! Thanks, Miranda! 🤍
Ok. This was HILARIOUS. You are PERFECT for these type of videos!!!
Miranda from VA, yeeee!
You guys are hilarious...loved the video
Love the new updated intro with Nala!
Yay, thank you! - Miranda
Yay Miranda! I like to live vicariously through your adventures since I hate the outside
This will be my 3rd year camping for new years in Wisconsin. Last year it was 4° actual temperature at copper falls. Hoping for slightly warmer weather this year.
Putting on the fly🤭😂. Good on you Miranda, very enjoyable video👍.
Good for you thnx for sharing this