I'd like to see a "finding backpacking gear in unexpected places" video. Harbor freight, Hardware stores, grocery stores, a fabric shop and so on. It would be a great way to talk budget / last minute gear as well as go into how a lot of the tiny garage grown gear companies got started.
Harbor Freight's little $3 LED flashlights are awesome. I bought a bunch and gave them to all the kids in my scout troop who never bring a flashlight camping.
Such wise words... "The difference between a good time and a bad time is just the noise you make." -Miranda I'm going to get a tattoo of this. This is simply brilliant.
“The difference between a good time and a bad time is the noise you make.” This was definitely a "good time" noise! PS, I am NOT a backpacker, nor a hiker - heck, I barely get out of my house! But I love to be entertained! Thanks to Miranda, Rainer, Abby and the team for bringing it consistently.
WOW thank you so, so much!! Thrilled to be able to entertain you 🥰 thanks for being here and supporting our channel - we can't do it without people like you!!
I tried the Vaucluse ventilation piece on a backpacking trip to Cumberland island that was quite hot. I had the same experience. I had to be super careful taking it off and putting it on. I did like having the pack off my back a bit but when it comes undone it would stab me in the back.
15:56 there’s a new toxic lookalike in the west. An experienced elder morel forager died in missoula. The deaths in Bozeman were due to undercooking & irresponsible people, BUT the missoula incident was a lookalike. I’m out until we have guidance on the difference. Other parts of the US have less easy to ID morels. Super duper happy she is taking it home, pls always have someone confirm your haul!!! I m anxious but since this video posted I’m assuming it was a good morel lol
I haven’t ever foraged any mushrooms. Makes me kinda nervous, but I know that look alikes never look identical. So, if I had some education I’d probably be more confident.
Do a google search for National Forests in your state. See if any have a Wilderness. Google that wilderness for backpacking. The National Forest web site has a plethora of general information how these topics. For instance I live in Washington state. I took a road atlas and I chose Ohio. Never been to that state. They have Wayne National Forest. So I googled Wayne National Forest and one of the items that had a hyper link to was hiking. Clicked on that and I found Wildcat Hollow trail 17.5 miles for backpacking. Less than 5 minutes I already have a destination to look into. Call the Athens District ranger station will help gather more information about the trail. This also gives me something to google which 10 seconds later I had a list of sites that had information including Alltrails. 3 things to keep in mind. Difficulty, mileage, and weather. If you're new to backpacking keep your difficulty low and mileage low (4-6 miles) until you're ready to try more challenging terrain and mileage. Don't jump from 4 to 15 miles. Try 4 then maybe 8 then 12 miles and so on. Weather is something that can't be controlled so you need to learn how to deal with inclement weather. Basically timing is one way of dealing with it. If you can time the weather so it is coming in when you are back at the trailhead is one way of dealing with it but still get out (may not be out as long as you like but you got out). At the same time not have to deal with it.
Hi Miranda! 66YO newbie backpacker here that just found your channel. Gosh Darn, you are entertaining, enlightening, AND SOOOO enthusiastic. "eee"! Seriously, I am taking your tips and suggestions to heart as I assemble my "schtuff" to go on my first trip with my son and grandsons soon. Thanks so much for the hard work you put into your shows!
I'm not sure Darwin was thinking, "Hey guys, let's make a really cute pot," but I guess that's what he got 😂 I like that pot because of the wooden handle on the lid. I have a Toakes 750ml, and I'm always forgetting to pull that teeny little tab on the lid before I boil my water, so the wooden one would be helpful. I like the bail too, I do occasionally cook over a fire. Maybe Rainer, you should make Miranda a treasure map to her bear canister next time you hide it on her 🤣
Definitely do another video like this 👍. Beautiful hike and camp spot. You brightened up my hard day, thanks 😊. I’m disabled now and so miss hiking and camping. My last big trip was over 25 years ago on 7 days river rafting in Utah on the Green river. I was only two weeks out of the hospital after leaving ama. I’ve done some more hiking, horseback riding and biking day trips but long ago. It was a tick bite 30 miles from home here in north Texas that took everything away. Be safe.
I want to say I dig the show... and that thanks to you every time I go hiking people think Im insane... when I cross a bridge, I have the uncontrollable need to say "bridge bridge bridge bridge" 🤣🤣🤣
Mushroom picking tip: cut off the base of the stem with dirt before you bag it up, so you don't get dirt all over your morels! It's probably best practice to just cut/pinch the stem at ground level to pick it, leaving the base in place, but long-term studies haven't really shown one method to be better than the other at this point (that I'm aware of). Nice find, they're my favorite.
Agree. Once that dirt or sand gets in the mushroom cap it’s very difficult to clean it out and you will be eating the grit. Great to find that mushroom!
Per our mycologists, it's best practice to pick the whole mushroom including the base because in many mushrooms (such as Amanitas) the main features for distinguishing between an edible and poisonous species are on the base (it probably doesn't matter in morels though). Source: we Czechs are probably the most passionate mushroom foragers in the world, it's pretty much a national sport - and we forage an insane variety of species including several Amanitas (very tasty!) so articles by mycologists are pretty much a constant presence in the media during summer and fall. Agree with cleaning off the dirt right away, that's gonna be impossible to get off after it's been carried around for two days.
Fantastic video! The UL sandals are amazing for the weight, don't use them for water crossings, just for camp or for mid day stops to air out your feet. The zero pump however doesn't have enough air pressure to fully inflate an air mattress if you like it firm, so you have to add a few breaths in. The tiny2x air pump solves that, and also has a long lasting lantern.
After seeing the RovyVon mini pocket flashlight on another video I purchased one for my husband and myself. It lives in my pocket everyday. Big thumbs up on that one. We highly recommend it.
Miranda - Thank you for sharing your absolutely pure joy with us. Yesterday was a downer, but this was the pick me up I needed! And, yes, please try ALL the funky gear!
I wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your videos. I'm not an "outdoorsy" person but have started taking my 2 year old on short hikes. Next stop car camping, then hopefully backpacking (might wait a few years for that one). I guess that's what condo living + mom guilt will do, motivate you to get your butts outside as much as possible lol
I hope your kid learns to love going outside. Mine decided she no longer had any interest at age 10 or 11. I didn’t start until she was 5 or 6. I was too sick before that. Edit to add that up until then we had lots of fun. ❤
It should be noted that the weight on the Flextail Zero pump does NOT include either the battery or valve adapter. They've completely plastered the marketing material with the 1.2oz (35g) weight despite only be able to achieve that as little more that a paperweight in your pack lol. I believe it's about the same weight as their tiny pump x (model with out the lantern) by the time it's got a battery in it. Albeit with a more convenient form factor, but a much higher price tag.
You are such a delight! What a beautiful place to backpack. Your sketching and coloring is so good too! Would love to see you doing that at camp, would give me ideas too for my sketch book. That little lantern light is amazing! Going to have to check that out.
Would definitely love to see another video like with even funkier equipment! And thank you guys, this channel has inspired me to get back to hiking and such after being away from it for a few years.
Great Video! This is one of my favorite forests in Washington. :) Our family does a lot of foraging. When collecting morels, you always want to slice them off from the base. Due to all of their "brainy" texture any sand or dirt still attached will all end up in all the deep creases that are near impossible to clean out. Best to alway just do a clean slice from the base so you aren't shaking in all the dirt and bugs with the mushrooms before you get home. Hope you had a chance to enjoy it though! They are delicious!
The back ventilation pack comes with a few pieces of Velcro that you are supposed to use to attach it to your straps. Before I figured that out it fell off of me too. Once I started using the Velcro I really started enjoying it.
That pot is the one designed by Darwin. The wooden handle on the lid is definitely the stand out feature, and the lid fits most standard pots, since they're all designed around the typical stove diameter. So even if I take one of my other pots, I always take that lid with me.
I read this and was like "no wonder I didnt watch this on release" yeah it's currently 21:50 at my place... That means this uploaded 18:00 or 6pm for you non metric people 😂...
Late to the party, but yes please, more funky. Just want to say that your smile and laugh are infectious and it brings me great joy to watch your videos! Rovyvon Aurora lights are great small lights and the addition of USB-C for the charge ports is a welcome improvement (I’m a big flashlight geek)
For those pillows, I find them great but only if you partially inflate, wrap your jacket around it and then also use your buff to hold it all together. Then they are great.
One of my fave videos ever. I love how genuine ya'll are. Those camp shoes are ridiculous...my tevos are my water crossing shoes and a back up pair of shoes so worth the weight!
OMG I love these videos! I'm always laughing through them! Miranda, you are hilarious! Rainer and Abbey, your editing is on point! And together this is the best!
Your video about Decathlon came up as a recommendation for me earlier today, and I’ve been binge watching them since. After watching your health video, I hope you manage to find ways to keep making excellent content
I just got home from my first backpacking trip in 2+ decades. Spent 2 nights in the Lost Creek Wilderness in Colorado. Had a great time, though definitely overpacked on the camera gear I brought with me. Thanks Miranda for helping me get outside for a solo backpacking trip! The Cnoc bag and bottle worked amazing for filtering water. Definitely one of my favorite pieces of gear that I picked up from watching your channel
Yeah definitely agree! Powerful little light!! I was so impressed watching Miranda use it. I immediately ordered that Brautigam spork as well. Absolutely love it!
@@RainerGolden I tested the fire maple 600 mL petrol this last weekend high up in the San Juans and it was awesome. Not sure if you've tested that out yet but worth a shot. How do you all like the Nemo Hornet Elite 1p?
🎉❤ I love your content! You always put a smile on our faces. Thank you for these product reviews and taking the chance on them so we know how they work!
Late to the party here, but I loved this video, and would love to see you try funkier gear. Who better to do so than a funky lady (in the most bestest way of course!)! So identified with you looking for that bear can. That is me all the time!
My boyfriend and I literally drove around the burns in our area looking for morels. Didn't find any. Then we got to our established campsite for the night and I looked down while leveling our camper and my partner had stepped on a morel and there was one more just chillin beside the smooshed one waiting to be picked 😂
You guys are absolutely fantastic!!! @Miranda - if only 2% of the humans on this planet had your personality the world would forever be at peace. @Ranier - You are the best at what you do. Perfect! Regarding more "Funky Gear" videos - Hell YES!! That how we find the good stuff. Happy trails, Bubba
Haven't scrolled through the gazillion comments here, so maybe this was said. Aren't those funky camp sandals made out of corrugated plastic, not cardboard? You could try skiing in them. You sure know how to put the fun in your day!
Nice to see that you're still alive and you did not accidentally pick up the false version and yes there is a false version of that mushroom Glad you didn't grab that one Awesome little happy video as always take care young lady and have a good day and tell Ryan I said hello I think that was his name your video editor I have problems with names but anyways take care of you too
OK. I watch this channel to have fun. Miranda is fun. Rainer is an incredible shooter and editor. You two make a good team. My backpacking days are in the past, motorcycles and motorcycle camping are my jam. Thanks for making me smile. And since I'm a guy I love flashlights. I bought one in this film. I have many. I like stuff that blows up too. I'm a guy.
Good morning I have only been camping for a week last year in a tent and bought all my lcamping gear most of it Nemo from watching you. ❤ thank you very much.. I do hike a lot and love it. My question is I heard you say that you had a little thing that you carry on your backpack that shows the temperature can you tell me which product that is and where to get it? Enjoy your journey in life and keep sharing a little laughter..
If you go funkier, get it two days in advance so you can really think about what you need to change to try it to it's full potential, maybe even trying it overnight at home and then on the trail. Fun video!
My favorite bit of kit is a pair of comfy crocs to change into when my feet need a break and as camp shoes. They work great with neoprene socks for warmth and a waterproof sock layer in snow or cold! Ha. Heavy as heck but they feel like the best thing in the world after a day on your feet.
The RovyVon light is definitely a winner. There is a little learning curve with the button combinations to turn it on and cycle through the modes, but it's a solid piece of gear in my kit. I tried to like the Mayfly sandals, but the lack of real traction was a deal breaker for me. I have one of those Brautigam spoons (not the spork) on my GGG wishlist. I've already got a decent spoon, but if family members are interested in getting me a gift, they can get me one of those. I've tried those toothpaste tabs and they are not for me. I love the concept, but my teeth didn't feel clean after using them. I also use a folding travel toothbrush that I like better than those weird ones from GGG.
As others have stated, that pot was designed and produced by Darwin of Darwin on the Trail. He had function in mind, not cuteness, but it might not fit your use case.
I was having a pretty bad day, but you made me laugh and now I feel much better. Thank you! Also, I would love to see another "funky" gear video in the future.
Me too! It’s used extensively in campaign signs.. and Grant Peterson used it to make bicycle fenders and handlebar bags on his bicycles using recycled campaign signs 😂
As another very sweaty human being, I swear by packs with ventilation. I'm sure you know that they make packs with built in ventilation, which is usually mesh and far more breathable than the plastic one. But I will say devices like that are great because they open. Up so many more possibilities for packs.
Thank you, Miranda for another awesome video and truly appreciated. Your honest opinion on the gear you tried. I really liked the tooth paste tabs, the flash light is great and the repair kit 45:10
My first run with mayflies I didn't enjoy them just found them to not have enough between me and the ground. On my second run I modified them by cutting out a piece of craft foam and adhering that as an insole if you would. It's made them incredibly comfortable and they are still a ton lighter than my zero sandals.
I have a Rovyvon flashlight i keep on my keyring. I use it a lot and love it! If you aren't using it on a keyring, I recommend keeping it on a zippered pocket.
This was a fun video!!! I love browsing the funky gear at GGG. It's fun to see what people have come up with. I also love toothpaste tabs but I generally avoid toothpaste that doesn't have fluoride. I was very tempted by the kettle pot until I remembered that I actually already have one. This is the problem with being a gear junkie!!! The flashlight though.... Although my nitcore isn't that much heavier. I'd love to see another video like this!
I suppose missing out on fluoride for a few days wouldn’t be the end of the world. I don’t know if the convenience of tabs is worth it. I might try them out to see what I think.
That pot will give you options if the fuel canister runs out before you get back. The pot, a fixed blade knife, a lighter, and rope will get you out of a lot of jams.
I am so happy to catch this video quickly!! Ugh I am dreaming of a rainbow wardrobe and LiteAF pack like yours someday- but most importantly your content (and your team’s immaculate vibezzz (I’m talking about Tucker) inspire and excite me to spread the word about backpacking and get out there myself!! I’m in NE and would love your East coast recommendations for taking a friend on the first backpacking trip- so that they don’t hate me or the sport.
Yayy thank you for being here and being a part of our community!! Tucker is the king of good vibes. I did a hike out near Franconia Notch several years ago that was GORGEOUS! I'll see if I can remember the name - but y'all have the added challenge of zero switchbacks to help you up the mountains!
@@MirandaGoesOutsideI live in Maine and it is madness- switchbacks? Who is she? A friend of mine is planning her first solo overnight at Grafton Notch and there is just no preparing thyself- I should make it back out to Franconia soon!
Try the zero pump at home. I don't like fully inflating my Nemo Tensor Insulated LW, but the zero pump didn't get close to that pressure. I went back to the 2X pump.
i like sleeping on my side with my blanket bundled between my arms so my shoulders dont collaspse on itself and bought that pillow 3 years ago. Love it. 😂
Life hack!!!! If you are find a edible mushroom put it in a mesh bag on your back so there spores can spend so there MORE next year!!!! More mushroom more happy meals!!!!! I do this every time i backpack but haven't got a morel yet, have found golden chanterelle though
That flashlight is dope actually, I got one for music festivals for when I need to squeeze through people at night to go to the restroom for the 5th time during headliners show 😂
I'd like to see a "finding backpacking gear in unexpected places" video. Harbor freight, Hardware stores, grocery stores, a fabric shop and so on. It would be a great way to talk budget / last minute gear as well as go into how a lot of the tiny garage grown gear companies got started.
Harbor Freight's little $3 LED flashlights are awesome. I bought a bunch and gave them to all the kids in my scout troop who never bring a flashlight camping.
Yes!!! A good portion of my first backpacking kit came from Dollar Tree. It is also where I buy almost all of my backpacking snacks
I agree! Maybe Canadian Tire or Home Hardware.
I love this idea!
Me three!
Such wise words...
"The difference between a good time and a bad time is just the noise you make." -Miranda
I'm going to get a tattoo of this. This is simply brilliant.
I need there to be merch (stickers) with this on it.
“The difference between a good time and a bad time is the noise you make.” This was definitely a "good time" noise!
PS, I am NOT a backpacker, nor a hiker - heck, I barely get out of my house! But I love to be entertained!
Thanks to Miranda, Rainer, Abby and the team for bringing it consistently.
WOW thank you so, so much!! Thrilled to be able to entertain you 🥰 thanks for being here and supporting our channel - we can't do it without people like you!!
We all get older, but we don't have to grow up. Never stop enjoying the silly things, it what makes you videos so fun.
This was genuinely one of my favorite trips we’ve done. Stunning place!! Take me back! Navaho Pass via Stafford Creek if anyone is wondering. 😉
The sporkie bit was genius, btw! 😂
Looks great, awesome vid guys. More east coast hikes would be dope (Virginia area, Adirondacks, northeast, etc)
It’s beautiful. Thanks for sharing those amazing views of the ridge
I tried the Vaucluse ventilation piece on a backpacking trip to Cumberland island that was quite hot. I had the same experience. I had to be super careful taking it off and putting it on. I did like having the pack off my back a bit but when it comes undone it would stab me in the back.
15:56 there’s a new toxic lookalike in the west. An experienced elder morel forager died in missoula. The deaths in Bozeman were due to undercooking & irresponsible people, BUT the missoula incident was a lookalike. I’m out until we have guidance on the difference. Other parts of the US have less easy to ID morels. Super duper happy she is taking it home, pls always have someone confirm your haul!!! I m anxious but since this video posted I’m assuming it was a good morel lol
And the morel of the story: Beware of chance finds on the trail.
From what I've seen, the bad ones don't have the same kind of cavitation as the real ones. Similar shape but they look more like melted plastic.
What I came to the comments section for, thanks!
I haven’t ever foraged any mushrooms. Makes me kinda nervous, but I know that look alikes never look identical. So, if I had some education I’d probably be more confident.
Any chance of doing a video of just how to find a place to backpack. Like how to find where you're allowed to camp.
Couples different avenues depending on where you live.
"How to find a place to backpack" doesn't have much in the way of sponsor opportunities, which this channel seems to be very fond of.
@@GetUpTheMountains youtube revenue isn't great and they no longer have REI's funding either.
Do a google search for National Forests in your state. See if any have a Wilderness. Google that wilderness for backpacking. The National Forest web site has a plethora of general information how these topics.
For instance I live in Washington state. I took a road atlas and I chose Ohio. Never been to that state. They have Wayne National Forest. So I googled Wayne National Forest and one of the items that had a hyper link to was hiking. Clicked on that and I found Wildcat Hollow trail 17.5 miles for backpacking. Less than 5 minutes I already have a destination to look into. Call the Athens District ranger station will help gather more information about the trail. This also gives me something to google which 10 seconds later I had a list of sites that had information including Alltrails.
3 things to keep in mind. Difficulty, mileage, and weather. If you're new to backpacking keep your difficulty low and mileage low (4-6 miles) until you're ready to try more challenging terrain and mileage. Don't jump from 4 to 15 miles. Try 4 then maybe 8 then 12 miles and so on. Weather is something that can't be controlled so you need to learn how to deal with inclement weather. Basically timing is one way of dealing with it. If you can time the weather so it is coming in when you are back at the trailhead is one way of dealing with it but still get out (may not be out as long as you like but you got out). At the same time not have to deal with it.
"You're fine too."
Y'all really know what your audience expects from you.
Hi Miranda! 66YO newbie backpacker here that just found your channel. Gosh Darn, you are entertaining, enlightening, AND SOOOO enthusiastic. "eee"! Seriously, I am taking your tips and suggestions to heart as I assemble my "schtuff" to go on my first trip with my son and grandsons soon. Thanks so much for the hard work you put into your shows!
Ooh, I hope it is/ was fun! Give those boys a run for their money. ❤
The pillow works pretty good to put between your knees when sleeping on your side. Helps rest your hips.
YES! More vids like this one, please! Always like to see the GGG stuff in action before I consider purchasing. Thank u, Miranda...and Rainer. 😊
I'm not sure Darwin was thinking, "Hey guys, let's make a really cute pot," but I guess that's what he got 😂 I like that pot because of the wooden handle on the lid. I have a Toakes 750ml, and I'm always forgetting to pull that teeny little tab on the lid before I boil my water, so the wooden one would be helpful. I like the bail too, I do occasionally cook over a fire.
Maybe Rainer, you should make Miranda a treasure map to her bear canister next time you hide it on her 🤣
I thought that was Darwins pot.
Toaks has one with a bale as well. But yes the wooden handle is better.
Yes! All I could think was Darwin definitely did not design that pot was cuteness in mind! 😂 and yet, I agree it’s a super cute pot.
Seems to fail as a cup though.
@@absofjelly I don’t think moving your lips over one inch makes the pot fail as a cup.
Definitely do another video like this 👍. Beautiful hike and camp spot. You brightened up my hard day, thanks 😊. I’m disabled now and so miss hiking and camping. My last big trip was over 25 years ago on 7 days river rafting in Utah on the Green river. I was only two weeks out of the hospital after leaving ama. I’ve done some more hiking, horseback riding and biking day trips but long ago. It was a tick bite 30 miles from home here in north Texas that took everything away. Be safe.
Oh no! Ticks are sneaky little things. 😢
I want to say I dig the show... and that thanks to you every time I go hiking people think Im insane... when I cross a bridge, I have the uncontrollable need to say "bridge bridge bridge bridge" 🤣🤣🤣
Miranda: We have barely left the trailhead. Lets go. Why is that always our biggest problem?
Rainer: Yeah, "our" biggest problem...
😅 "me" problems are "we" problems on this channel
@@MirandaGoesOutside It’s too true 🤣
Did we get to bottom of what the pink on the leaves was though?
@@RottenlyMoodyChild It looks like a gall, caused by a spider mite which lays eggs there!
@@MirandaGoesOutside”This is our problem, gosh darn.”
Mushroom picking tip: cut off the base of the stem with dirt before you bag it up, so you don't get dirt all over your morels! It's probably best practice to just cut/pinch the stem at ground level to pick it, leaving the base in place, but long-term studies haven't really shown one method to be better than the other at this point (that I'm aware of). Nice find, they're my favorite.
Agree. Once that dirt or sand gets in the mushroom cap it’s very difficult to clean it out and you will be eating the grit. Great to find that mushroom!
Per our mycologists, it's best practice to pick the whole mushroom including the base because in many mushrooms (such as Amanitas) the main features for distinguishing between an edible and poisonous species are on the base (it probably doesn't matter in morels though). Source: we Czechs are probably the most passionate mushroom foragers in the world, it's pretty much a national sport - and we forage an insane variety of species including several Amanitas (very tasty!) so articles by mycologists are pretty much a constant presence in the media during summer and fall.
Agree with cleaning off the dirt right away, that's gonna be impossible to get off after it's been carried around for two days.
Fantastic video! The UL sandals are amazing for the weight, don't use them for water crossings, just for camp or for mid day stops to air out your feet. The zero pump however doesn't have enough air pressure to fully inflate an air mattress if you like it firm, so you have to add a few breaths in. The tiny2x air pump solves that, and also has a long lasting lantern.
“You gram people” to describe the metric system 😂 So much of the gear seemed a little quirky but the flashlight was cute!
"You foot people" should be used to describe both US Americans in general and Quentin Tarantino in specific lol
Loved the "ounce-holes" on the map❤
After seeing the RovyVon mini pocket flashlight on another video I purchased one for my husband and myself. It lives in my pocket everyday. Big thumbs up on that one. We highly recommend it.
Have had a rovey flashlight for almost 5 years. Glad to see they are getting attention.
But I'd probably lose it too.
@@amywert8088I keep mine on a keyring in a zippered pocket when it's not clipped to my cap
@@amywert8088 on my second Rovyvon flashlight - because I lost my first.
Poor Sporkie… he’s been replaced. Thanks Miranda, Rainer and Abby for another great video. YAAWWWWP!
YAWWWWPP!!!
Miranda - Thank you for sharing your absolutely pure joy with us. Yesterday was a downer, but this was the pick me up I needed!
And, yes, please try ALL the funky gear!
I wanted to say how much I'm enjoying your videos. I'm not an "outdoorsy" person but have started taking my 2 year old on short hikes. Next stop car camping, then hopefully backpacking (might wait a few years for that one). I guess that's what condo living + mom guilt will do, motivate you to get your butts outside as much as possible lol
I hope your kid learns to love going outside. Mine decided she no longer had any interest at age 10 or 11. I didn’t start until she was 5 or 6. I was too sick before that.
Edit to add that up until then we had lots of fun. ❤
It should be noted that the weight on the Flextail Zero pump does NOT include either the battery or valve adapter. They've completely plastered the marketing material with the 1.2oz (35g) weight despite only be able to achieve that as little more that a paperweight in your pack lol. I believe it's about the same weight as their tiny pump x (model with out the lantern) by the time it's got a battery in it. Albeit with a more convenient form factor, but a much higher price tag.
Love the Vaucluse frame! But you for got the zip ties that prevents it from coming apart. I also super glued the two pieces together.
Good job showing off funky stuff. I think the flashlight is an A+++ winner
You are such a delight! What a beautiful place to backpack. Your sketching and coloring is so good too! Would love to see you doing that at camp, would give me ideas too for my sketch book. That little lantern light is amazing! Going to have to check that out.
Would definitely love to see another video like with even funkier equipment! And thank you guys, this channel has inspired me to get back to hiking and such after being away from it for a few years.
Great Video! This is one of my favorite forests in Washington. :) Our family does a lot of foraging. When collecting morels, you always want to slice them off from the base. Due to all of their "brainy" texture any sand or dirt still attached will all end up in all the deep creases that are near impossible to clean out. Best to alway just do a clean slice from the base so you aren't shaking in all the dirt and bugs with the mushrooms before you get home. Hope you had a chance to enjoy it though! They are delicious!
Got to remember the "ounce holes"! Never heard that before... Thanks for that, a gram person from Switzerland
The back ventilation pack comes with a few pieces of Velcro that you are supposed to use to attach it to your straps. Before I figured that out it fell off of me too. Once I started using the Velcro I really started enjoying it.
That pot is the one designed by Darwin. The wooden handle on the lid is definitely the stand out feature, and the lid fits most standard pots, since they're all designed around the typical stove diameter.
So even if I take one of my other pots, I always take that lid with me.
I never wake up "early" on a Sunday, but apparently get rewarded with a new Miranda video when I do!!
I read this and was like "no wonder I didnt watch this on release" yeah it's currently 21:50 at my place... That means this uploaded 18:00 or 6pm for you non metric people 😂...
Late to the party, but yes please, more funky. Just want to say that your smile and laugh are infectious and it brings me great joy to watch your videos! Rovyvon Aurora lights are great small lights and the addition of USB-C for the charge ports is a welcome improvement (I’m a big flashlight geek)
12:56 the dust cloud shutting the hatch back may be my favorite part
The pink splotches on the maple leaves are Erineum galls, which are caused by eriophyid mites. They're magenta pink with a felt-like texture.
This should be the top comment. I scrolled all the way down here to find this. Thank you.
wow really interesting
Oh, how neat! On my computer screen they reminded me of a type of slime mold I found once. Cool to know what they really are!
For those pillows, I find them great but only if you partially inflate, wrap your jacket around it and then also use your buff to hold it all together. Then they are great.
That sounds like a lot of work. Until I think it’s only an extra step from what I do. 😂
Speaking of funky ultralight gear, I got the MGO pattern LightAF pack for my wife's birthday in. Just in time for our hike this week. She loves it!
Not me yelling at my phone “MIRANDA LOOK TO THE LEFT” for your bear can 😂
are you the girl from a video where miranda took you first time hiking? :)
@@Naglis91 the very same!
@@pamlavallee9051 Hi, When is the next time you and Miranda go hiking together, it was fun to watch 😺
@@felixchaus stay tuned and you’ll see me soon enough 😉
@@pamlavallee9051 woohoo! I've been waiting for more Pam videos
Yes go wilder. MORE FUNK 🎉
One of my fave videos ever. I love how genuine ya'll are. Those camp shoes are ridiculous...my tevos are my water crossing shoes and a back up pair of shoes so worth the weight!
OMG I love these videos! I'm always laughing through them! Miranda, you are hilarious! Rainer and Abbey, your editing is on point! And together this is the best!
I love your unboxing videos!! I am always looking for innovative gear and would really enjoy seeing some of the weird stuff in the wild! More please!
Your video about Decathlon came up as a recommendation for me earlier today, and I’ve been binge watching them since. After watching your health video, I hope you manage to find ways to keep making excellent content
More funky gear tries! I love learning new cool ways to make life easier while supporting small business
I just got home from my first backpacking trip in 2+ decades. Spent 2 nights in the Lost Creek Wilderness in Colorado. Had a great time, though definitely overpacked on the camera gear I brought with me. Thanks Miranda for helping me get outside for a solo backpacking trip! The Cnoc bag and bottle worked amazing for filtering water. Definitely one of my favorite pieces of gear that I picked up from watching your channel
Consecutive Miranda Goes Outside!! videos without a burp: 0
x2
Somebody needs to make a compilation 😀
Rovyvon is the best item in the box by far. Absolutely love that thing. Has replaced all my headlamps for 1-2 day trips
Yeah definitely agree! Powerful little light!! I was so impressed watching Miranda use it. I immediately ordered that Brautigam spork as well. Absolutely love it!
@@RainerGolden I tested the fire maple 600 mL petrol this last weekend high up in the San Juans and it was awesome. Not sure if you've tested that out yet but worth a shot. How do you all like the Nemo Hornet Elite 1p?
@@skidrx Love my Firemaple pot. It is now the only one I use and pick stoves that will fit it.
🎉❤ I love your content! You always put a smile on our faces. Thank you for these product reviews and taking the chance on them so we know how they work!
Late to the party here, but I loved this video, and would love to see you try funkier gear. Who better to do so than a funky lady (in the most bestest way of course!)!
So identified with you looking for that bear can. That is me all the time!
That sky, the moon! And Miranda air-planing her new spoon around... no wonder she gets long so well with Jayne!
Also, I didn't recognize the pot as Darwin's design (thanks comments section) it's like a throwback to when I was a kid, things had more cute details!
@@amywert8088 One of Miranda’s favorite sayings is, “Buy it ‘cause it’s cute!” So I hope folks didn’t interpret her saying it’s cute as a criticism. 😂
@@RainerGolden Lol I HOPE not! That would be silly... :)
I like this video, I'm from Washington and miss it so much . And you a a joy to watch . Thanks for the video
My boyfriend and I literally drove around the burns in our area looking for morels. Didn't find any. Then we got to our established campsite for the night and I looked down while leveling our camper and my partner had stepped on a morel and there was one more just chillin beside the smooshed one waiting to be picked 😂
Please, please talk about your backpack, who makes it, weight, etc. Love all your videos, you make backpacking approachable. Thank you.
I love the Xero Genesis sandals, tiny to pack down, 136g in weight and amazing quality
You guys are absolutely fantastic!!!
@Miranda - if only 2% of the humans on this planet had your personality the world would forever be at peace.
@Ranier - You are the best at what you do. Perfect!
Regarding more "Funky Gear" videos - Hell YES!! That how we find the good stuff.
Happy trails,
Bubba
And as a music teacher, yes I can confirm the noise that you make can make things way more fun! LOL love that!
I just got a cooking kit with a tea pot, and I can't wait to use it! ❤
This was more entertaining than I thought it would be. Love my Rovyvon flashlight, too!
Omg the amount of dust that came off her car when she shut the door 😆😆
😆 it needs a good spa day
@@MirandaGoesOutside Gravel roads will do that!
I was thinking the same thing 😂
This happens all the time with my work truck.
Those dusty roads will do that!😂
Love it!! Please do more with funky gear. I’m getting the flashlight!!
You can also polish the other titanium spork so it feels nicer and anodize it rainbow over a stove or flame
Haven't scrolled through the gazillion comments here, so maybe this was said. Aren't those funky camp sandals made out of corrugated plastic, not cardboard? You could try skiing in them. You sure know how to put the fun in your day!
Nice to see that you're still alive and you did not accidentally pick up the false version and yes there is a false version of that mushroom Glad you didn't grab that one
Awesome little happy video as always take care young lady and have a good day and tell Ryan I said hello I think that was his name your video editor I have problems with names but anyways take care of you too
OK. I watch this channel to have fun. Miranda is fun. Rainer is an incredible shooter and editor. You two make a good team. My backpacking days are in the past, motorcycles and motorcycle camping are my jam. Thanks for making me smile. And since I'm a guy I love flashlights. I bought one in this film. I have many. I like stuff that blows up too. I'm a guy.
Good morning I have only been camping for a week last year in a tent and bought all my lcamping gear most of it Nemo from watching you. ❤
thank you very much.. I do hike a lot and love it.
My question is I heard you say that you had a little thing that you carry on your backpack that shows the temperature can you tell me which product that is and where to get it?
Enjoy your journey in life and keep sharing a little laughter..
If you go funkier, get it two days in advance so you can really think about what you need to change to try it to it's full potential, maybe even trying it overnight at home and then on the trail. Fun video!
LOVE LOVE LOVE Rusted Root! The soundtrack to some of the best fun ive had in the woods.
Of course we want to see you review more funky gear! ❤
This was a great video!
Love the rusted root reference!!
The toothpaste skittles were great! Thx for the thought. Love the reviews on niche-y kit. Thank you!
My favorite bit of kit is a pair of comfy crocs to change into when my feet need a break and as camp shoes. They work great with neoprene socks for warmth and a waterproof sock layer in snow or cold! Ha. Heavy as heck but they feel like the best thing in the world after a day on your feet.
The RovyVon light is definitely a winner. There is a little learning curve with the button combinations to turn it on and cycle through the modes, but it's a solid piece of gear in my kit.
I tried to like the Mayfly sandals, but the lack of real traction was a deal breaker for me.
I have one of those Brautigam spoons (not the spork) on my GGG wishlist. I've already got a decent spoon, but if family members are interested in getting me a gift, they can get me one of those.
I've tried those toothpaste tabs and they are not for me. I love the concept, but my teeth didn't feel clean after using them. I also use a folding travel toothbrush that I like better than those weird ones from GGG.
As others have stated, that pot was designed and produced by Darwin of Darwin on the Trail. He had function in mind, not cuteness, but it might not fit your use case.
I was having a pretty bad day, but you made me laugh and now I feel much better. Thank you! Also, I would love to see another "funky" gear video in the future.
Hilarious and mellow at the same time! You struck just the right balance. More funky gear vids pls!!
Miranda keeps saying the shoes are corrugated cardboard, and I keep wanting to yell at the TV that is coroplast (corrugated plastic).
At the gv?
@@9melissal TV 🤣 typo
@@sturmykins ohhh 🤣
😂 I didn’t know the term coroplast.
Me too! It’s used extensively in campaign signs.. and Grant Peterson used it to make bicycle fenders and handlebar bags on his bicycles using recycled campaign signs 😂
As another very sweaty human being, I swear by packs with ventilation. I'm sure you know that they make packs with built in ventilation, which is usually mesh and far more breathable than the plastic one. But I will say devices like that are great because they open. Up so many more possibilities for packs.
I've had all of these items on a wishlist from GGG so I'm excited to see them in action!
Thank you, Miranda for another awesome video and truly appreciated. Your honest opinion on the gear you tried. I really liked the tooth paste tabs, the flash light is great and the repair kit 45:10
My first run with mayflies I didn't enjoy them just found them to not have enough between me and the ground. On my second run I modified them by cutting out a piece of craft foam and adhering that as an insole if you would. It's made them incredibly comfortable and they are still a ton lighter than my zero sandals.
I love finding happy sweet channels like this
Aw yay!! Welcome to the channel!!
I have a Rovyvon flashlight i keep on my keyring. I use it a lot and love it! If you aren't using it on a keyring, I recommend keeping it on a zippered pocket.
I don’t think I’ve laughed so hard at one of your videos. This is a classic. The spork 😂 sommelier
Yes, to all the funky gear videos. 😁
yes! 💯% go wilder gear!
I really like to see you try out alternative camping methods as well. Maybe different indigenous peoples camping styles!
I'm not an outdoorsy person so maybe this is a dumb suggestion, but maybe do a video where you trade kits with another person?
A gear trade video would be a good idea
This was a fun video!!! I love browsing the funky gear at GGG. It's fun to see what people have come up with. I also love toothpaste tabs but I generally avoid toothpaste that doesn't have fluoride. I was very tempted by the kettle pot until I remembered that I actually already have one. This is the problem with being a gear junkie!!! The flashlight though.... Although my nitcore isn't that much heavier. I'd love to see another video like this!
I suppose missing out on fluoride for a few days wouldn’t be the end of the world. I don’t know if the convenience of tabs is worth it. I might try them out to see what I think.
Yes please, test more funky gear. Also if you could comment on your go to coffee regiment that would also be very cool! Love your channel!
That pot will give you options if the fuel canister runs out before you get back. The pot, a fixed blade knife, a lighter, and rope will get you out of a lot of jams.
I am so happy to catch this video quickly!! Ugh I am dreaming of a rainbow wardrobe and LiteAF pack like yours someday- but most importantly your content (and your team’s immaculate vibezzz (I’m talking about Tucker) inspire and excite me to spread the word about backpacking and get out there myself!! I’m in NE and would love your East coast recommendations for taking a friend on the first backpacking trip- so that they don’t hate me or the sport.
Yayy thank you for being here and being a part of our community!! Tucker is the king of good vibes. I did a hike out near Franconia Notch several years ago that was GORGEOUS! I'll see if I can remember the name - but y'all have the added challenge of zero switchbacks to help you up the mountains!
@@MirandaGoesOutsideI live in Maine and it is madness- switchbacks? Who is she? A friend of mine is planning her first solo overnight at Grafton Notch and there is just no preparing thyself- I should make it back out to Franconia soon!
Try the zero pump at home. I don't like fully inflating my Nemo Tensor Insulated LW, but the zero pump didn't get close to that pressure. I went back to the 2X pump.
i like sleeping on my side with my blanket bundled between my arms so my shoulders dont collaspse on itself and bought that pillow 3 years ago. Love it. 😂
I love that pump. Works great to start campfires too.
Your videos never disappoint. Please, go wilder! 😊
More funky gear reviews please!!! I love this weird stuff xD
The ultralight pillow with the pillow strap in the next funky gear video would honestly probably be kind of nice
Life hack!!!! If you are find a edible mushroom put it in a mesh bag on your back so there spores can spend so there MORE next year!!!! More mushroom more happy meals!!!!!
I do this every time i backpack but haven't got a morel yet, have found golden chanterelle though
Funky is fun! Awesome flashlight! Yeah that pillow looks so uncomfortable. The shoe walk😂😂😂😂
I love the amount of dust/pollen that came off the rear car door when you closed it. 🤧
you're gonna have a party on the brim of the hat with that flash-lite lol!
That flashlight is dope actually, I got one for music festivals for when I need to squeeze through people at night to go to the restroom for the 5th time during headliners show 😂