🔴LIVE! Finally Answering Your Most Common Backpacking Questions!

*This livestream is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's so good!) by clicking here: https://drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside I’m finally answering all of your most common questions about backpacking… LIVE! Grab a coffee or tea (or beverage of choice) and settle in for a wild live stream where I give unfiltered answers to the most frequently asked questions about hiking, backpacking and camping. I'll be answering questions about trails, gear, and training, and anything else you want to know about backpacking -- so come ready with your questions! Looking forward to a fun hangout with you all! LOVE Y'ALL 💚 2:15 Overview of the questions I'll be answering 3:26 How to manage critters on trail 16:01 How to train for backpacking 22:31 How to assess the difficulty of a hike 31:53 How to get comfortable backpacking solo 40:18 How big should your daypack or backpacking bag be 49:02 How much should your pack weigh 53:14 LMNT Integration 54:56 Favorite gear 1:14:29 How much food you should pack for backpacking 1:24:25 Managing mental health and chronic illness on trail 1:33:52 #1 piece of advice for backpackers 1:39:00 Questions from the chat Links/resources discussed in the video - How to Train for Backpacking: https://www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/conditioning-backpacking.html Hike Difficulty Calculator: https://trailsnh.com/tools/hiking-difficulty.php Hiking Calorie Calculator: https://backcountryfoodie.com/hiking-calorie-calculator/ Washington Trails Association: https://www.wta.org/ Gear in this video - LiteAF ECOPAK 46L Pack: https://liteaf.com/product/ecopak-eplx-46l-curve-full-suspension/?ref=10796 Astral Nosobo Hiking Shoes: https://rei.pxf.io/n4yOZa COROS Apex 4 Pro Watch: https://rei.pxf.io/k49PZ0 Bottle Rocket by Gossamer Gear: https://alnk.to/btq0S3y LuminAID Lantern: https://rei.pxf.io/WymzjG Storied Hats Hiking Hat: https://www.storiedhats.com/products/golden-summit Sports Bra: https://alnk.to/dpw90bm M!GO Bottle Light: https://amzn.to/4eHhwpe and https://amzn.to/4vktBXe Trekking Pole Camera Mount: https://argalioutdoors.com/collections/trekking-poles/products/x3-trekking-pole-adapter REI Flash Air 50: https://rei.pxf.io/GbOdLr Hyperlite Camera Pod: https://alnk.to/4MF1kco Webo Fanny Pack: https://alnk.to/883pXGZ 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! 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 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! Answering Your Most Common Backpacking Questions LIVE! #backpacking #spring #summer #hiking #camping #backpacking #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #livestream