10 Pieces of Ultralight Gear ALL Backpackers Should Use!
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Күн бұрынI am not an ultralight backpacker - but I still LOVE these 10 pieces of ultralight gear! This gear is extremely light, doesn’t sacrifice any comfort, and doesn’t break the bank either. By making the switch to the ultralight gear in this video I’ve managed to cut four pounds of weight from my pack, and if I had known about this gear sooner it would have saved me about $300! Regardless of if you are a traditional backpacker or an ultralighter, this is gear I swear by to make your kit lighter and easier to carry without sacrificing any comfort at camp!
Intro: 00:00
Why I love this ultralight gear as a traditional backpacker: 0:13
Ultralight Gear #1: 0:45
Ultralight Gear #2: 2:50
Ultralight Gear #3: 5:00
Ultralight Gear #4: 5:56
Ultralight Gear #5: 7:15
Ultralight Gear #6: 8:14
Ultralight Gear #7: 9:39
Ultralight Gear #8: 10:39
Ultralight Gear #9: 11:27
Ultralight Gear #10: 12:52
Outro: 15:56
Gear in this video -
Thinlight Foam Pad by Gossamer Gear:
Sit Pads by Garage Grown Gear: bit.ly/3LlQ8hx
CNOC Vecto Water Container (2L): bit.ly/3LgVgDv
CNOC Vesica Collapsible Water Bottle (1L): bit.ly/44GRABT
Sawyer Cleaning Coupling Adapter: amzn.to/3PyN8kg
Altra Timp 4 Trail Runners: bit.ly/3JYQfy4
Ultra Gam Ankle Gaiters: bit.ly/3Rbu7px
Silver Shadow Umbrella by Six Moon Designs: bit.ly/44I3Ulr
Pack Liner by Six Moon Designs:
Torrid APEX Jacket by Enlightened Equipment (Women’s): bit.ly/3sKwRjs
Torrid APEX Jacket (Men’s):
Dyneema Trail Pouch by Hartford Gear Co: bit.ly/3Z8A0Wp
Ultralight Trowel by BoglerCo: bit.ly/3PuYAxy
P-CAP by Parapack: bit.ly/3Evzx7h
Revelation Quilt (850fp) by Enlightened Equipment: bit.ly/463MErR
Torrid Hood by Enlightened Equipment: bit.ly/3Pw41Mx
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@TheWtfnonamez 7 ай бұрын
It took me over a year of camping in the Scottish Highlands, and maybe a bit of ego reduction, to realise that an umbrella is a top shelf piece of kit. It keeps 90% of the rain entirely off your body It stops the sun from baking and burning you It acts as a wind break when starting campfires Its a free walking stick. Everyone laughs at the hikers with umbrellas ..... until it starts to rain.
@sheilahenry7279 3 ай бұрын
I need something bigger than a sit pad to shield my behind when I’ve really gotta go. The umbrella is my super man’s telephone booth. 😂
@dpear3 5 ай бұрын
A couple of tips about some of the gear on this list: if you’re using a CCF pad like the Gossamer Gear under an inflatable, draw on one side with a sharpie and always place that side on the ground. Those foam pads can get pine needles or other stickers stuck in them, which can still pose a threat to an inflatable pad if you don’t know what side is the “dirty” side. Also for pack liners, another alternative are trash compactor bags (not contractor bags). They’re essentially just trash bags that are designed for compacting trash cans, so repeatedly being crushed while filled with stuff. I was a backpacking guide for a summer and used a single compactor bag without issue for 90 days in back country, and a roll of 30 is something like $5 for a literal lifetime supply.
@whylime21 8 ай бұрын
honestly so refreshing to see someone saying "I was wrong about this gear in the past", I feel like it can be so rare to find people willing to try out new things or express different views on the internet. I love hearing your gear recommendations as someone who is also not totally in the ultralight camp but loves to lighten my pack where i can!
@cheri7828 8 ай бұрын
I disagree. Lots of youtubers say they made a mistake. But only after I have purchased the gear!😃
@tanstaafl1960 7 ай бұрын
@@cheri7828 😆 Never have I ever done that!
@utubestalkerdotcom 2 ай бұрын
it was "refreshing" but smelly. reminded me of the song: Smelly Cat by Phoebe Buffay
@schulzbrianr 8 ай бұрын
The adage "ounces equal pounds" is so true, if you can find a handful of things to swap out that weigh slightly less, but don't sacrifice any functionality or comfort, you can drop a not insignificant amount of weight from your overall pack.
@DiabloOutdoors 8 ай бұрын
True. this is why we make the difference between UL and SL (Stupid Light). The outdoors is always a question of trade-off.
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
1000%. I didn't expect these few little things to make such a difference!! It definitely adds up - in both directions - and being able to make small changes that don't sacrifice on comfort or enjoyment is fantastic. I think this approach to lightening the load is also more approachable to those of us who've been shamed or made to feel incompetent by people who swear UL is the only way.
@danielcluley870 8 ай бұрын
I want to add the Sea-to-Summit head net. You won't always need it, but when you do, you will thank us for this wisdom.
@sheilahenry7279 3 ай бұрын
But, if you wear a baseball cap it doesn’t fit as well as the Bens net
@BestFeminist 2 ай бұрын
My headnet is used as a stuff sack holding my sleeping stuff.
@thefisherking78 5 ай бұрын
I'm a middle-aged dude trying to get back into backpacking.. did it a little as a teen but never since (tons of day hiking though). Bingeing content like yours is helping me get oriented and efficiently allocate my limited funds for my initial setup.. I really appreciate it!
@vc5213 8 ай бұрын
When you brought out that sleeping pad, I was worried you were going to say everyone should use it as their only sleeping pad 😂 My back and hips would say hell no
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh my body would rebel against me if this was all I used 😅
@amandab1885 8 ай бұрын
Hey Miranda and co.! As someone who lives on the east coast, ticks are a huge problem now. I'm often stuck wearing clothes that I overheat in because I'm paranoid and have every inch of me from shoulders to toes completely covered. I'd sure appreciate a video talking about the best ways to stay comfortable but still protected. :)
@malk71 8 ай бұрын
A sunshirt or sun jacket is the way to go for light weight bug protection on your top half. For reference we live and hike in Florida with heat, humidity and a ton of bugs.
@beeking7971 8 ай бұрын
I'd be interested in this. I live in the UK and don't worry so much about ticks but often encounter paths overgrown with stinging nettles. They're not dangerous, they just hurt. Because of that I prefer to wear trousers. I got a thin, stretchy pair of walking trousers but sadly they were too thin to protect from stinging nettles 😪 so I'm trying to find something thin and lightweight enough for summer that still offers protection.
@davestagner 8 ай бұрын
I’m not giving up long pants here in Minnesota tick country, no matter what. Every piece of clothing I might wear while hiking is treated with peremithrin. I generally wear Outdoor Research Ferrosi pants - my next pair will probably be convertibles, just to see if it’s ok. I also treat my shoes (Lone Peaks) and gaiters, and of course socks. I generally wear a Columbia Silver Ridge long sleeve shirt, which is the coolest shirt I’ve found AND long sleeve. I’ll try a sun shirt at some point, if I can find one with a breast pocket.
@noodlesthe1st 8 ай бұрын
@@beeking7971 hey what hiking trousers are so thin? I live in Hawai'i and we got nettles but they don't sting so I need something super thin to combat the humidity and heat.
@hannahhhhhmb 8 ай бұрын
I’m also from the southeast originally and I saw a great tip recently! The hiker brings a lint roller and rolls it all over their clothes and any ticks crawling around stick to it. It’s especially great for those small, tiny ticks. Happy hiking to you!
@boucaa 8 ай бұрын
Love the video Miranda, lighter packs for everyone! Different packing options: - use ziplocs instead of dyneema ditty bags/food bags etc. - super cheap, reusable, I even use one as my wallet - use trash bags as pack liner - especially construction waste bags are incredibly durable, light and cheap
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I've ripped too many ziplocs on trail though to feel confident using them to waterproof stuff 😳 Same with the compactor bags, but I know some people LOVE them! Thanks for the suggestions 💚
@E_Clampus_Vitus 8 ай бұрын
Dyneema stuff sacks do last a little longer but not much and they cost 1000x more than ziplock. So, ziploc for the win.
@0HARE 7 ай бұрын
Thanks for introducing us to all this ultra light gear. I’m definitely going to use some of it. Happy Camping!
@lovedogsontheloose 8 ай бұрын
"We have turned on the gravity filter. We are now filtering gravity." 🤣 😂
@karlakramer6490 8 ай бұрын
I'd love to hear more about sleeping bags versus quilts for those who are anti mummy bag. I have a nemo forte. Would love to explore a lighter more compact option but i have to be able to be warm and move.
@rockjays7926 8 ай бұрын
Awesome recomendations! The EE Revelation quilt is amazing. For those that don't want the hood, you may be comfortable wearing a beanie, like the All-Paca Fleece Beanie, instead to sleep with the quilt on cold nights. I also use a Nylofume Pack Liner, also available from Garage Grown Gear, instead.
@russelljackman1413 8 ай бұрын
Another GREAT video! Thank you, one and all!!! Muchos kudos to your editors, Miranda! They, and Rainer (and of course, YOU, most of all) are invaluable to us!
@LupisJBM13 8 ай бұрын
Awesome as always!! Really appreciate and love that Ranier participated!! I think more of this kind of interaction and dialog would be awesome.
@emmamckee8504 8 ай бұрын
I wanted to add…the Sawyer Clean Coupler will fit BeFree filters with the sport top fitting as well. Gators treated with permethrin are clutch in tick season! Happy hiking!
@rockytopwrangler2069 7 ай бұрын
.. Sawyer has 28mm threads ,,,,,, BeFree has 42mm threads ....... no go ..
@leahkronick1646 8 ай бұрын
Love love love this video! Thanks for all you do, Miranda and all!
@mandellapcarona24 8 ай бұрын
To be fair, those sit pads would look fantastic in a basket for "sit upons" for a Girl Scout troop. 😊
@tanstaafl1960 7 ай бұрын
"Two, Four, Six, Eight -- who do we appreciate? Girl Scouts! Girl Scouts!" 🎵(there's more; ask me)🎶
@papajeff5486 7 ай бұрын
Miranda, A+, for explaining the, “WHY”, for your decisions. Listening to your lecture was a delight. I am interested in ultralight. I too have been a traditional backpacker…changed toward ultralight. Thank you for sharing. From northern Kentucky
@valeriesorrells 8 ай бұрын
love love love my enlightened equipment quilt! won't go anywhere without it
@hiroprotagonist850 8 ай бұрын
Love the umbrella. I love using it with a poncho, get better airflow vs a rain jacket.
@whmm8556 8 ай бұрын
GGG is also really fast! Even when you live in Spain! Customer service is extremely nice as well. Very personal touch. My absolute favorite place at the moment
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
I totally agree!! Love the GGG team. They’re such great folks - and I love knowing that they are fast, even internationally!
@whmm8556 8 ай бұрын
@@MirandaGoesOutside I know right? I got a personal note in my first delivery and a tiny toothbrush. It’s just so wholesome. Good gear too!!
@Swearengen1980 8 ай бұрын
Zenbivy quilt system for the win. The head area to keep the pillow from sliding off is the best thing ever.
@danielespey5887 8 ай бұрын
This is a great video, gosh darn! Hope everything's well with everyone at Miranda HQ.
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
Yay!! MGOHQ is groovy - thank you for asking! 😘
@johannasolesbee5647 8 ай бұрын
I love my quilt from UGQ ultralight! Thanks Miranda's for this video 😉
@shayzoo2 8 ай бұрын
Me too. I LOVE it!!!
@RichardMonteverde 5 ай бұрын
Thanks for GGG suggestion. My daughter started Scouts this year and our family has fallen in love with hiking. The wife and I are doing our first all day hike on the Florida trail soon and your suggestions have really helped us gear up. Thank you.
@jameshiggins-thomas9617 8 ай бұрын
The gravity filter with the adapter works with the more rigid bottles also .. just loosen the adapter just enough to let air in. Although i now have the cnoc collapsible, i actually still prefer my smart bottle as it doesn't crush in my grip. But i use the collapsible for expanded storage. Love my cnoc gear! (i also use a handmade adapter for a hose so i can drink wo removing the bottle - you can buy them now, but ...)
@DiabloOutdoors 8 ай бұрын
Good stuff :)
@RainerGolden 8 ай бұрын
Using that gossamer gear pad as protection for my sleeping pad is a game changer!! I have been bringing my closed cell foam pad on every trip literally just because I got some punctures at inopportune times and want to protect my inflatable. Using the gossamer gear pad instead of the usual closed cell foam options out there saves almost a pound, and it’s way easier to pack. Plus it has so many other uses too! If I need additional insulation it’s not the way to go, but for 3-season protection for my pad - must have!! Plus it’s just $20.
@mtadams2009 8 ай бұрын
I wish you would do a video showing that going UL does not mean you are uncomfortable. I have a base weight if about eight pounds. I am just as comfortable as I was when my base weight was closer to 14 pounds. I recently was hiking on the Long Trail in Vermont and I ran into three women hiking. They were all much younger then I but they could not believe how fast and effortlessly I could hike. They were all carrying packs weighing well over thirty to forty pounds. Me less then 16 pounds . Some pack to camp and some pack to hike I get it but it really does make a difference. The quilt was the last major gear change I made and all my other gear is mostly made of DCF. Waterproof and light as can be. Take care
@user-uf1ux7en7s 8 ай бұрын
Thanks Miranda Very informative as usual
@HucklebearysAdventures 3 күн бұрын
I have been on a miranda binge. Omg. She is my absolute favorite but she's opened my eyes to other good guys too!
@maxinemead8918 7 ай бұрын
I am a huge fan of Enlightened Equipment. I always disliked my mummy bags, so I made the leap into quilts with the EE Revelation. I loved the light weight and the freedom to move around, but I would have gladly paid a bit of a weight penalty to have less tiny, less fiddly buckle clamps on the pad straps. And in general, fussing with getting the straps set on the pad and quilt every night got a bit old. Eventually, I bought an EE Convert, which is sort of a "halfway" compromise between a traditional sleeping bag and an ultralight, minimalist quilt. It's roomy and with no hood, like a quilt, but it uses just one simple, full-length zipper and closes up completely, like a bag. (I went the custom route, and added a draft collar.) Yes, the extra fabric beneath your body is "wasted weight," I get that, but the Convert is still pretty dang light, and I don't have to fuss with it AT ALL when I'm tired and just want to crawl in and get right to sleep. (To save weight, the zipper is VERY tiny, so I do have to be a bit more slow and patient when zipping/unzipping.)
@sda141 8 күн бұрын
Yay…..LOVE that I’ve found your channel 😀🩷
@MariekaJackson 8 ай бұрын
I love Cnocs! For both the product and because the company is amazing with their customer service. I got mine in 2018 before a trip to trek in Mexico. One was defected and they overnighted me a replacement and told me to send the defected one back when I returned from my trip. And they were so caring throughout the entire exchange. Its been five years since then, so I really hope they've maintained that level of customer service. Its one of the main reasons I recommend them SO MUCH to people. And yes, the bags are excellent. So happy when they made caps and closures that connect to the bag. That was a major design improvement. So happy to see them getting representation on your videos. Definitely on my list of favorite backpacking/hike gear. I also take them on day hikes to bring back spring water.
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
That's so wonderful!!! I can't believe I waited this long to try Cnoc - I'm in love 😍 Thanks for spreading the Cnoc love everywhere you hike!!
@gnmatsu 8 ай бұрын
Another fun video. I haven't backpacked in years but now in to bikepacking so ultra light gear has always been kind of important. And then I've found compromises on things that are worth their weight carrying on the bike. Thanks again.
@mcdonnec1 8 ай бұрын
Great video Miranda. I use the 3L CNOC and found it to be super useful to have a little bigger dirty water bag. When it’s empty it doesn’t weigh much more than the 2L. After refilling my clean reservoir, I’ll schlep 3 liters of dirty water back to camp and have fresh squeezed for cooking, coffee, friends, bidet, or what have you.
@jefflibbey 7 ай бұрын
This was exactly my thought process when I bought the 3L CNOC too. It's really great filling it up when I get to camp and then having water all evening and morning. And the weight of the 3L vs the 2L is negligible.
@WeAreBeggarsAll83 8 ай бұрын
I appreciate your videos! Lots of great tips there
@chipkk7868 8 ай бұрын
It was so very nice to meet you at the PCT Days, even though I did hold up you getting yoru tent folded up and put away. Again thank you so miuch for you and the team's story on the Water Women and the work Sawyer is doing to bringing out clean water to places with out it. The thank you note I received from my donation to them, along with thank you call was absolutly unexpected. Again, thank you for your work in putting out these videos and I always look froward to your next adventure in the outside.
@leviantuna8553 8 ай бұрын
I also have the gossamer gear pad, I use it for so many things. A pillow stabilizer, a sit pad, a yoga mat.
@TheOlsonOutfit 6 ай бұрын
That female to female connector for the sawyer is a must. Love the CNOC bags too.
@backpacker3421 8 ай бұрын
I've been meaning to order a Torrid for a couple years... you inspired me to finally do it. Thanks.
@andrewb9595 8 ай бұрын
Congrats! I don't think you said "sleeping bad" once in this video! Also my EE quilt is my favorite piece of gear. They are just so lightweight, warm and comfy. I even used it inside the house during the 2021 "snowpocalypse" here in TX.
@cmcer1995 8 ай бұрын
Good review as usual Miranda. I don't usually worry too much about Ultralight but some of the equipment you recommend I might try to decrease weight and comfort. The umbrella, trowel, is the hat waterproof? and the sleeping bag too for 20 degrees is great idea too.
@jimmeek8621 8 ай бұрын
Very helpful and informative. I have several of these items and will look into a couple more. I think I would really like a quilt, but I have a barely used Nemo Forte 20 I bought a couple of years ago before there was so much buzz about quilts brought them onto my radar. Question: at what overnight temperature would you want the insulated hood as opposed to a warm beanie (wool or synthetic) a and fleece or merino neck gaiter? I can see the hood in Wyoming in winter, but the hood looks more polar than I expect to need here in the SE US (Blue Ridge) or really anywhere in the Eastern US.
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
Great question! So far, I’ve used the hood on more mild trips where I’m not carrying a beanie - even in the mid-40s, it’s nice to keep your head protected, particularly if you run cold. I’ve been using it up in the mountain in Washington and def recommend it, but if you’re already happy with a balaclava/neck gaiter/hat combo, it may not be necessary.
@wanttogo1958 6 ай бұрын
@jimmeek8621 I have the 4oz version of the EE hood (appears to be the only weight they sell now; they used to offer a choice between 2, 4 and 6oz Climashield). I am a warm sleeper and use it always when temps are supposed to drop below 32 F (0 C). Above freezing I am fine with the hood of my hoody I sleep in and possibly a wool watch cap I carry to hike in when temps start dropping into the low to mid 40s. Some use the hood as their hiking hat when it’s cold but for me, temperatures would have to be in the 20s, at least, for it to be comfortable. The 4oz Climashield version EE is selling now is very warm for sleeping. I suspect it would keep you warm to about 0 F. I have used it with only my hoody hood underneath to 17 F and was very comfortable.
@glenloewen7507 8 ай бұрын
I went to a quilt this year as well, and I agree that they are awesome! I also have a hood (mine from zPacks), and even though they may look funny, they are wonderful!
@miquelbech5580 8 ай бұрын
Hiking KZfaqrs must be living in some lovely weather conditions, since I see more and more people promote the umbrella for hiking. I live on the west coast of Denmark, and I don't even use a regular, sturdy umbrella because the winds here are often strong enough to break it or at least make it more of a problem than a help. I'll definitely be sticking with more regular rain gear options. But I agree on the CNOC and a quilt. Those are great gear choices! And my 3-season quilt has the same colour combination as yours. Though, living i Europe, I use quilts from Cumulus Equipment.
@ulhi7564 7 ай бұрын
I also wouldn't consider an umbrella because of the wind. But even without, I don't want to imagine the nightmare of hiking in the mountains, aka up or downhill, on nice hiking paths that are challenging while coordinating my feet, the backpack on my back, the hiking poles in my hands, the umbrella and the ground that is more likely to be slippery because of the rain. Like do I want to fall or not? I will stick with an umbrella, the only case where it could work would be for sunshade, but not anything else
@scottlawson9899 8 ай бұрын
Bonus points for the Monty Python reference. I have a quilt for UGQ that is amazing.
@fairoaks42 7 ай бұрын
Great video! I see new gear for this fall camping season. I do not see a link for the sixmoon pack liner… I went to their site and do not see it. ( 8:02 )is it not available any longer?
@arnoldkotlyarevsky383 8 ай бұрын
Question about the quilt system: what do you have between your skin and the sleeping pad beneath you? I recently slept in warmer weather than expected and slept shirtless against my sleeping pad and it was....not my favorite thing. Do you do anything for this or do you have a recommendation for what I could try? Also, do you use sleeping pad straps with your quilt? Thank you!
@raszoo 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for this info. We are planning our first back packing in February and i will be taking my 8 & 5 year old and will be caring most the gear …. Every once counts
@infinityhike 8 ай бұрын
Miranda, a cold downpour is exactly when the UL umbrella is most effective and may protect your health. It sheds the water/sleet/snow that would otherwise hit your rain gear, cooling the material, thereby sucking heat out of the underlying Torrid Jacket.
@DiabloOutdoors 8 ай бұрын
Very true and it showed her lack of experience on trails..
@RainerGolden 8 ай бұрын
Great point, but I think it's important people know that when the rain turns sideways the umbrella isn't enough protection on its own and can become a liability if it turns inside out. Plus it isn't wind protection so bring a good wind protective layer if the conditions will be stormy. A good rain jacket is the best thing when it's cold, windy, and raining, in my view - but that umbrella is certainly is a wonder that has changed what I think in a lot of ways after seeing Miranda use it on a ton of trails in different conditions. I live in Seattle now but went to college in Bellingham, WA and grew up on the San Juan Islands. Those places get battered by wind and rain for months on end. An umbrella out there would be useless - but you can be outside all day in a good solid rain jacket and rain pants that are clean so the DWR is working well to shed the rain. You never see umbrellas out there, or in Seattle really, for this reason. Frankly I was totally averse to umbrellas period until I saw the umbrella in this video in action. I've been toasty after spending 15-16 hours outside in a storm with a solid 3 layer rain jacket, rain pants, and synthetic insulation layer underneath. We made a video years ago, that's on the REI channel, where the rain just beat down on us sideways while Miranda and hiked I on the Washington coast all day. The umbrella would have been tough to use there and maybe the wind would have broken it. I definitely agree though that if it's not windy the umbrella is awesome and maybe even safer. When we got hit by that rain and sleet storm in Colorado for our video backpacking there Miranda was happier under that umbrella than I was in my rain jacket 😂.
@infinityhike 8 ай бұрын
I think hikers were making UL evaluations on a per hike basis thousands of years before UL materials existed. It is just what one is accustomed to. You learn about equipment as items capture your imagination. UL umbrellas have cons but can save you from lots of burn and maybe from hypothermia when they work.
@RainerGolden 8 ай бұрын
@@infinityhike Really well said! Totally agree. I like the idea of hikers doing UL evaluations on a per hike basis through history. A video series hiking with vintage and antique stuff would be fun to experience and highlight the changes and innovations in gear throughout history.
@ThenaturalmedicAdventures 7 ай бұрын
great suggestions as always
@oldkayakdude 8 ай бұрын
So... Miranda some how rummaged through my gear! I have been using most everything in this list and can confirm they are good choices. I don't take a hood since the Torid jacket has one and I will commonly sleep in it to keep my shoulders warm (I have old shoulder and neck injuries so keeping warm is mo bettah). The Sawyer coupler also works on smart water bottles, which are easily found at resupply spots on long trails and hold up for a long time.
@rachaelhoffman-dachelet2763 8 ай бұрын
We switched to a gravity filter about five years ago and I’ve never looked back. It’s so much better than squatting on some rocks pumping water through a filter which I used to do. But we carry stainless water bottles because I just don’t want to drink water stored in plastic. I have that same green plastic trowel! We don’t bring it to the BWCA anymore, because we realized it’s easy to just find an empty campsite and use the pit toilet instead, but we do bring it backpacking.
@GoAheadandHike 4 ай бұрын
I LOVE my Revelation quilt! I have a 45 degree quilt and have taken it down comfortably to about 30 degrees. It's so versatile for tempeture variations.
@hannahcollins1816 8 ай бұрын
I am 100% in love with my EE quilt!! The only thing I might've been able to cut is some length, but at the same time it's nice to have the option to snuggle it up (instead of the hood, haha, even though it looks ✨ tres chic ✨)
@DominiqueB 8 ай бұрын
Note that a bit of extra length to your sleep system comes in handy (or footy) in freezing temps when you want to keep some items like batteries, socks, boots etc. in a warm spot.
@tyraphillips6762 8 ай бұрын
Watching this cozied up in camp under my EE quilt ready for a near 0C night in the northern territories of Canada. Wishing I had that hood right about now!
@ulibredulli 8 ай бұрын
How did you, the queen of puns, not throw those gaiters to the side, at the end, and say "see you later, gaiter"?! I am shook 😂
@Paigebaby 7 ай бұрын
Love these videos! Do you happen to have any advice on lightweight electronics? Battery chargers, tent lamps, etc. As a side sleeper and someone that doesn’t enjoy being constrained, I absolutely need to make the switch to a quilt. I cannot stand slipping off my sleeping pad onto the ground and flipping around like a pupa in a chrysalis. The down mummy bags can also be a bit of a pain getting the air out of and rolling up. Did you say there’s buckles on it that attach to your sleeping pad?!
@lorileblanc8437 Ай бұрын
Love your videos and appreciate your humor! 😂Getting ready to hike all the 4000’ mountains here in Maine and your advice-recommendations have made it possible for me to get proper gear this time! Which means, I didn’t get it right the first time! 😳🤣
@tiffanymakiya9581 8 ай бұрын
Love all your videos… currently saving up for an EE enigma. At about what temp would you put on the down hood?
@wanttogo1958 6 ай бұрын
I add mine to my gear load out when temps at night are projected to fall to freezing or below. I’ve tested it to 17 F and was comfortable. I think it would hold me to 0 F. I wear my sleep hoody hood underneath it. The current EE hood uses 4oz Climashield Apex insulation. They used to offer it in 2, 4 and 6 oz versions of Apex. Mine is the 4 oz and I am a warm sleeper.
@jaredbryce7964 7 ай бұрын
Haha, my friends and I love Never Have I Ever! Awesome camp game for around the fire! And for those who are curious and are looking to make the jump to a portable bidet, the Cnoc collapsible bottle works very well with the Backwoods Bidet by Pica Outdoors but does not fit the Culo Clean unfortunately. If you want to take a page from the hiker known as Jupiter, however, you can use a smaller Poland Springs bottle for your bidet bottle and the Culo Clean fits that well! As always, fantastic video, great job guys! Stay safe out there, happy trails!
@candisscott6267 8 ай бұрын
Love every video of yours
@sundeehimburg6983 8 ай бұрын
I LOVE my EE quilt! And I got the custom colors. I love her.
@TankVgryazi 8 ай бұрын
I love love love my EE quilt. I can't remember the model, but it's a 40° and has the little zip at the foot. It's brilliant.
@grangeryoung5345 8 ай бұрын
I use the cnoc bag, swayer filter with adapter, and smart bottle gravity feed system. I just loosen the smart bottle a little to let the air escape while the bottle fills.
@jeffreycarman2185 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the fun video
@roydane9861 8 ай бұрын
So. A couple of things: 1. Put me in the BeFree camp. I had 3 Sawyer Squeezes break in 1500 miles on the PCT last year. 2. The CNOC bags are great. If you ever have to carry a lot of water a long distance ( like the half mile climb from Apache Spring up to the PCT ), the 2 or 3L bags will come in real handy. The long piece of plastic that you slid off the top can be used to do the "Magic Leaf Trick" at water sources that are too shallow for scooping water. 3. The 1/8" GG pad will also help keep your air pad from sliding around your tent if your tent has a dynema floor.
@LupisJBM13 8 ай бұрын
Any suggestions for type of trail runners? I'm heavy, balls of feet can be sensitive and very wide feet so Altra toe box is great. The ones I have are slippery though. Also, how many sizes larger than foot size is recommended?
@calumpaterson123 8 ай бұрын
You have gone to the LIGHT SIDE! Another great video Miranda.
@johngilbert974 8 ай бұрын
Great tips !
@jemmonfoe 8 ай бұрын
I know it is your show gosh darn, but I would really like it to see Rainer more on screen. You guys have great chemistry!
@AndrewB416 8 ай бұрын
Almost at 100k! I'm throwing my hat into the quilt ring. As a chest sleeper the quilt with a toe box is aaaaaaamazing.
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
Woo yes!!! It’s so cozy. I hope you love it!!
@alethearobinson8132 8 ай бұрын
Another stellar video. A good list. One thing I will always bring is my REI flex lite air chair. The extra weight is worth the comfort at the end of a long hike. 🥰
@AIParty 4 ай бұрын
Such a miracle idea
@TheNoobHiker 7 ай бұрын
That thin sleeping pad by Gossamer Gear is awsome! When you pair is with a sleep pad it really makes a difference.
@pyronymph-868 8 ай бұрын
Yay a new Miranda video!! Would you ever consider coming to Oregon for a Hot Springs trip? Terwilliger hot springs east of Eugene is my favorite for it's natural beauty. Showing up when they open is vital if you want video footage; it is a clothing-optional area around the springs. (They do have nice loo's too😂💩)
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
Oh I’d love that!! We visited some hot springs in Idaho - I’ll definitely have to check out the ones in Oregon! Bonus nice loo, love that 😎
@skarubbadub 2 ай бұрын
I used my trowel for the first time today! I've carried it for many trips and never needed to use it because there are outhouses where I backpack and hike.
@preparedforoutdoors 6 ай бұрын
Just came here to rah-rah the Enlightened Equipment gear… I've also got a puffy and a quilt from them (and gloves and pants and booties, all synthetic) and I just love them. So warm, so light, and also really breathable.
@dmsmikhail 8 ай бұрын
You should do a video with all of your oldest gear, even from the garden.
@DingledadsTheDemon 8 ай бұрын
Great video
@nicksam5518 8 ай бұрын
As someone who started w old military gear( heavy- heavy), I have started to a donor these same lighter options. Allot of UL items … are just better! Six moons makes the best tarp / & or bug-net mix & match options. My summer deschutes plus tarp was like 200 bucks.
@SpellAndDagger 4 ай бұрын
I connect a platypus drink tube to my Cnoc bottle and use it like a water bladder. It's great for not having to have a bladder in my bag but with the benefit of not having to take out a water bottle every time I want a drink.
@karlakramer6490 8 ай бұрын
I own that original trowel. Its light and great!!!! It definitely looks like a garden trowel though.
@crstarkey 3 ай бұрын
For me, a simple trash bag works. Pack liners are a little bulkier and I like finding low cost options, makes it fun. Just bought a clearance puffy jacket at Sam's Club. $20 LL Bean 650 down. Like your content. Keep plugging away.
@cwesley2005 19 күн бұрын
I bought that folding foam sit pad and it is siiiiiiiiiiiick!
@pamlavallee9051 8 ай бұрын
I love love my sleeping bag but I am VERY interested in this quilt!!!
@ml-dz9ww 8 ай бұрын
Gonna need the deets on the bear mauling pad incident!
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
😉 I should share it as part of a “scariest things to happen to me while backpacking” vid. It was very memorable.
@ml-dz9ww 8 ай бұрын
@@MirandaGoesOutside this Halloween special writes itself!
@mirgeo083 8 ай бұрын
I love my Nemo sleeping bag, and hate traditional mummy bags, but this may have convinced me to try a quilt.
@mcfaddenhall2896 8 ай бұрын
Taking notes for when it's time to replace things in my standard gear set.
@backpacker3421 8 ай бұрын
I carry two of the CNOC bags. One has an orange cap and is the dirty bag. The other has a blue cap and holds filtered water for those stretches where 2L in bottles is not going to be enough. If I'm in the desert, I carry two clean bags with blue caps. They are FANTASTIC. Super durable, but still light and totally waterproof. In demos, they actually stand on them to show how strong they are. I have three of the newer ones that are a few years old now, and I have a few of the original design that are at least 5 years old, and they are all in perfect shape.
@backpacker3421 8 ай бұрын
That is my exact gravity feed system, BTW, except with the blue 2L bag to catch the water - and I've been using that for years. It works super well.
@lovoniaparks 7 ай бұрын
It’s the snaps at the start with sass for me 😂❤
@sarahsnacks 7 ай бұрын
Darnit I had just talked myself out of getting an EE quilt and now I think I need one again.
@backpacker3421 8 ай бұрын
I've got 2 EE quilts, and I wound up ditching every other bag I have because they never get used any more. I have a 20 degree (F) Revelation for 3 season use, and a -10 (F) Convert for winter. The Convert can be zipped up fully for those TRULY bitter cold nights, but is still about half the weight of my old winter bag (no joke - but it was a VERY old bag, like 25 years old). Cannot recommend EE quilts enough. I don't use the hood. I just use my down hat or wool beanie - whichever I brought.
@rozbrooks8791 2 ай бұрын
I'm new backpacking and taking my first trip this summer on the JMT. Why use the cnoc bag since it will take a while to filter the water? is that only for nights to have fresh water in the morning? I've seen most thru hikers simply put the sawyer squeeze on top of the water bottle to drink right away. Thanks for your great information!
@Drew-lu4vn 8 ай бұрын
Great suff. But I'm confused on the first recommended pad. Do you use that pad along with an air mattress pad?
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
I do! It's essentially a multi-purpose ground sheet - I use it under my pad at night, I use it at camp to organize gear or as a place to stretch, and on trail it can be a sit pad!
@user-hy3zb8ll8h 7 ай бұрын
Aloha Miranda, Love your videos and I've been backpacker for a number of years, I value your advice. Question, what is the best way you've found to get the horrible chemical taste from your plastic bottles. I just purchased the CNOC collapsable bottle, but it's unusable. I'm currently using bleach with water. Mahalo, Mitch
@roberttrinies7698 7 ай бұрын
Soaking in water with baking soda helps. 🤙
@wanttogo1958 6 ай бұрын
I have a Hydrapak Stash bottle, which is similar in function to the CNOC collapsible bottle (I’m guessing they use very similar plastic) that I could not use without it tainting the water even when the water had been in it only a short time. I emailed Hydrapak about the issue and they first suggested I add two teaspoons of lemon juice to the water volume (700 ml) and freeze it. When I thawed it out I rinsed it out, added drinkable water and let it sit for several hours. Amazingly, the bad taste was no longer present. So I left the water in it for a couple of days. Same result. The stashable bottles stretch some when frozen. For a more rigid bottle I would not fill it full before freezing so as to allow for a little vertical expansion.
@claydrew5457 8 ай бұрын
For the sleep pad, is there any R value? Not all of us ultralighters like to be cold lol
@chaosncheckt9356 8 ай бұрын
I carried a Sawyer for the first 800m on my recent AT Thru hike but switched to the BeFree water bottle/filter. Dirty girls are awesome, by the time I reached Mt. Katadhin they were in pretty bad shape, even though I washed them regularly.
@MirandaGoesOutside 8 ай бұрын
I don’t know about Dirty Girls, but these Ultra Gam gaiters have worked really well! Big fan. But I’ll see how they do after 1000s of miles of use! Also I hear you on the BeFree, but after having two BeFrees that barely filtered even a trickle of water after using in less-than perfect water sources, I have to swear by the Sawyer. No matter what I did, I couldn’t revive the BeFree, and when I’m often filtering water from very murky places, that’s a problem. The cleaning is so much more effective on a Sawyer!
@robynroamsoutdoors 7 ай бұрын
I have two pairs of Dirty Girl gaiters and love them. I highly recommend them for gaiters.
@zam6877 8 ай бұрын
This was wonderful I too am not a ultra light hiker, but anything to fight that dang gravity! Also, you saw Kyle in California! Watched his attempt to fill in the gaps on his thru hike We all struggling with this new reality of fires
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