Confronting My Fear of the Cold - Winter Camping in 12°F (-11°C)

*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's the best) by clicking here: https://drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside I confronted my fear of the cold by winter camping in 12º F! I have always struggled with the cold due to a condition I have called raynaud's that was triggered from a traumatic frostbite incident almost a decade ago. But in this video I wanted to confront my fear of the cold head on by heading out into the Idaho backcountry to camp in the deep snow and bitter cold. I brought new gear with me to hopefully help me stay warm (including an exciting new tent!) and found the perfect place to spend the night. But was the cold more than I bargained for? Intro: 00:00 Snowshoeing to camp through deep snow: 0:38 Arriving at camp & setting up: 2:50 Incredible sunset, making dinner & heading to bed: 13:22 Waking up at our frozen campsite: 25:10 Breakfast, coffee & packing up camp: 26:56 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor) 29:45 Breakfast, coffee & packing up camp (con't): 30:40 Why the cold frightens me (raynaud's & my frostbite experience): 34:12 Outro: 35:30 Gear in this video - Argali Absoraka 4p Tent: https://argalioutdoors.com/collections/tents/products/absaroka-4p-tent Argali Carbon X Trekking Poles: https://argalioutdoors.com/collections/trekking-poles/products/carbon-x-trekking-poles Trekking Pole Adapter: https://argalioutdoors.com/collections/trekking-poles/products/x3-trekking-pole-adapter Argali Alpine 0-Degree Sleeping Bag: https://argalioutdoors.com/collections/sleeping-bags/products/alpine-0-degree-sleeping-bag Argali Elite Dream Pillow: https://argalioutdoors.com/collections/trekking-poles/products/x3-trekking-pole-adapter Backcountry Exposure's Mesa Bags: https://alnk.to/apWeDkB Evolved Supply Co. Alpha Booties: https://evolvedsupplyco.com/products/the-evolved-booties Outdoor Vitals Shadowlight Carbon 60: https://alnk.to/7X7CU1t Mazama M!GO: https://alnk.to/flzs77k Puffy Mittens: https://rei.pxf.io/09EvVV Oboz Bridger Insulated Boots: https://rei.pxf.io/bO4MYx Toe Warmers: https://amzn.to/4sN4cVu Insulated Pants: https://amzn.to/3M2YSNa Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad: https://rei.pxf.io/JKaNMv Closed Cell Foam Pad: Radiate Portable Campfire: https://amzn.to/4qGhNMY LuminAID Lantern: https://rei.pxf.io/WymzjG Rumpl Travel Blanket: https://rei.pxf.io/WyWM7M Decathlon Jacket: https://decathlonamerica.sjv.io/RGgM7g My usual backpacking gear - Coros Apex Watch: https://rei.pxf.io/qzjX2g Nemo Hornet Elite 1p Tent: https://rei.pxf.io/xLPGgy LiteAF Ultra 40L Curve Pack: https://alnk.to/dAoEJng Big Sky Inflatable Pillow: https://alnk.to/7fstYkv Outdoor Vitals Summit 15 Sleeping Bag: https://alnk.to/3U45kOO Nemo Tensor Extreme Conditions Sleeping Pad: https://rei.pxf.io/JKaNMv Pillow Strap: https://alnk.to/44Y44S8 REI Hiker Staff: https://rei.pxf.io/9LNONQ Bottle Rocket by Gossamer Gear (shoulder strap pouch): https://alnk.to/btq0S3y Gossamer Gear Shoulder Strap Pocket: https://alnk.to/aAPM3wW Outdoor Vitals 1/8" Closed Cell Foam Pad: https://alnk.to/c09vB5i Sawyer filter and Cnoc 2L bladder: https://rei.pxf.io/nXzQ5M Soto Windmaster Stove: https://rei.pxf.io/3J3Nvn Toaks Pot (750ml): https://rei.pxf.io/MA1L7n Toaks Long Handled Spork: https://rei.pxf.io/VxqKqa Nitecore Power Bank: https://alnk.to/cwTMxN0 Gerber Dime: https://rei.pxf.io/XmDRP4 LuminAID Lantern: https://rei.pxf.io/WymzjG Kula Cloth: https://alnk.to/2jPgvsQ Garmin InReach Mini 2: https://rei.pxf.io/DyrN7a SamBob Pride Hoodie: ​​https://alnk.to/31uiqMQ EE Torrid Jacket: https://alnk.to/gVO9Vf7 Stio Pinedale Pants: https://glnk.io/8049/mirandagoesoutside5av Pagosa Fireside Camp Slippers: https://rei.pxf.io/PO3gLX Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you choose to purchase something from the affiliate links, I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content for you! Miranda Goes Outside merch is now for sale! Get yours here: https://www.mirandagoesoutside.com/ Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me on Patreon! 💚 If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: https://www.patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside The Miranda Goes Outside crew: Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden Editor: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan with additional editing by Rainer Golden! Follow me on IG @MirandaGoesOutside: https://www.instagram.com/mirandagoesoutside Find past Miranda in the Wild videos on REI Co-op's YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@rei Like, Subscribe, Comment, and tune in (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside! Winter Camping in Snow & Cold! #backpacking #camping #winter #hiking #2026 #snow #mirandagoesoutside #idaho