What does your day hiking routine look like? I think we all have at least one or two things we take - or do - no matter how long or short the hike is 😄 I'd love to hear your tips below!
Battery pack for recharging my phone. (Phone, with trail maps predownloaded to AllTrails.) Foraging knife and mesh bags, in case I come across something I want to bring home (if I'm in an area where foraging is permitted). Bear spray.
1. Make sure I have clean underwear 2. put 1500 calories and a liter of water in a bag 3. charge my phone 4. find the lip balm and sunscreen I have learned to live by the adage that no matter what hike I'm doing, a six-year-old in crocs carrying a babydoll has done this hike without complaint. It's all too easy to overthink it and ruin the enjoyment before it begins
I was not outdoorsy as a kid. I did not become outdoorsy until I moved to Alaska with my husband. My daughter was born there. We ended up moving to Iowa, but we want to move to Colorado Springs eventually. We also want to travel the world. I didn't know I could love the outdoors so much. I spend a lot of my time in prayer and gratitude to God for all that I have and all that I am able to experience on the trails. I appreciate every aspect of being outdoors; there is so much joy, challenge, and learning to be had. Adventure Awaits!
I mentioned it in a reply to Rainer’s comment on your 100k subscriber livestream, but at some point I would love an updated video of you making and dehydrating your own backpacking meals now that you are not strictly vegan anymore. I think it would be great to learn how to do that while incorporating meats and whatnot. 🤩
@@pyronymph-868 Comments are definitely turned on! I think maybe UA-cam glitched? You can reply to me if the issue persists. Also, we definitely have more food videos in the works! Expect those on the channel soon. 😉
@MichaelsPwner four to five thousand dollars plus operating expenses, yeah... a sponsorship would be very helpful. I know of more than a few freeze dryer youtubers that are Not sponsored, but that's thier entire channel. So a collab would probably be a better plan, Miranda learns a new skill video, for going outside!
Yes! However I don't recall a video when she ate vegan either? I'd love vegetarian meal ideas too. Ben wanting to try to do my own but everything I see doesn't seem tasty.
If anyone is hiking in the western WA area, the 10 essentials are a must! Our weather changes very quickly and drastically here, and a lot of people have to be rescued because they aren't prepared. Unfortunately, a lot of people die because of it also. Know your trail, bring proper gear, food and water, and let people know where you are going to be and when you plan on returning. Your life literally depends on it.
Things that I always have in my car for post-adventure readiness are: a Nalgene with tea, snack bar, change of clean clothes, sandals, 2 towels, and a milk crate that lives on the bed of my truck to put all of my dirty/wet/nasty clothes.
My day hike "prep" (if you can call it that) involves setting an alarm really early, sleeping through it, grabbing some snacks at the gas station and rushing to the trail head. I do usually pack a water filter and my emotional support Nalgene goes everywhere with me. You have inspired me to get some leaf peeping in this week. Got those good east coast leaves here in VA!
Thank you for being open about you health challenges. It's so incredibly inspiring for someone like me who struggles to get on the trail due to my health issues. 🤗
🤗 always here for that. I try to be as honest and transparent as possible about how anxiety, depression, chronic pain and more affect my outdoorsy life - because I think all the stuff I struggle with is so incredibly common. So thank you for showing up here and commenting this 💚
I appreciate it as well. For the longest time I let my bipolar disorder and other mental and physical illnesses prevent me from trying difficult things, but last summer I started to learn to hike at age 47. Over the winter I learned to snowshoe, and this summer I learned how to camp, and I'm hoping to eventually try backpacking, even if it's just a short one.
One of the things I always carry is an emergency blanket, so small, cheap and so versatile! It's waterproof, windproof, will help stay warm in a pinch and can be lifesaving if anyone gets hypothermia! Also great when backpacking as a back up tent ground sheet or extra insulation layer :)
Great video. Thank you for all your time and effort. I used to struggle with feeling silly carrying a pack with the essentials when everyone else on the trails just seemed to have their fleece and a water bottle. After having a scary adventure that included several miles hiking in near darkness, I now hike with a more complete pack than before. Also, after watching someone else’s recent helicopter rescue video, I added the rescue insurance to my InReach
I carry almost everything sans regular sleeping gear for a day hike, including water I intentionally pack to have leftover. I think of it as training for a thru-hike (which it is! But I also feel silly sometimes. Listen, I'm just getting strong okay!?)
Same here! Or I'm wearing my backpack and have my trekking poles and a college kid in shorts and a tank top with only a small fanny pack goes running past me training for track. 😂 Oh well, being prepared for anything helps relieve my anxiety and I'm out exploring and enjoying nature for myself, not for someone else.
Please don't feel silly carrying a full day pack, or a partially full overnight pack, a self-rescue or SAR rescue beats a recovery any day. The 10 Essentials were codified by the Seattle Mountaineers in the early 1900s in their manual, which is still available today in new editions.
I have a changing hoodie/poncho type thing in my car all the time. easy to change out of dirty/wet clothes and into comfy clothes without flashing everyone at busy trailheads. When I used to dayhike more I would drive up the night before and sleep in my car at trailhead if allowed or nearby (miss my Element for this) that way I could start early and have all day for hiking. I also take a picture of the map to keep handy instead of unfolding the whole thing from my pack.
In the winter I always try to pack something warm enough to get me through the night without a fire on the assumption that I may very well not be able to get one going. I also like to leave a thermos of tea or coffee and a travel mug in the car so I can have an instant warm drink and a caffeine boost for the drive home.
Love it! Extra clothes/emergency shelter are always the biggest thing in my day pack. While a WFA or WFR are high on my to-do list, I do know that dehydration and exposure are leading causes/compounding factors of backcountry emergencies so being well-prepared for weather (e.g., do I have enough clothes to stay warm while sitting still? Do I have enough sun protection to avoid sunstroke/heatstroke?) is vital in my book. I think you covered the gear well, and/but I think it's important to contextualize clothes as safety equipment, not comfort items.
Yes! A poncho that doubles as a tarp and an emergency bivouac are always in my day pack. I really hope a day hike never turns into an overnight, but without them I'd be f'd.
my day hike routine: I pick the trail the night before at 2 in the morning. Then I wake up extremely late and don't start preparing until an hour before sunset and then I spend an hour preparing and when I'm done preparing, it's already too late and I now I'm ready for my day hike for next weekend.
Wonderful video! I loved your "when you get back to the car" section. My best friend and I have been hiking together for 7 years and our back-at-car kit and traditions consists of - towels and wipes - Uggs or Slides depending on the season - gallon of water to refill bottles - granola bars to hold us over - go to our pre-planned and pre-scoped mom-and-pops burger joint for bacon burgers, fries, and malted shakes 😋
When it was time to get a new (to me) car last year i purposely picked out a hatchback so i could sit at the trailhead and eat snacks. I call them hatchsnacks 😆 its also nice to have a place and sit, change shoes, relax, etc. But mostly snacks.
Great vid! So cool of you to show that a hike really begins before the hike. All of us have gotten ourselves into a “I didn’t think this hike would be this difficult/far/remote/dry/rainy/hot/cold/etc” situation that could have been avoided or at least mitigated with 10-30 minutes of basic research. And great idea to add finding a local place for post-hike snacks as part of the hike research. What a nice way to split up duties between the hike group so everyone is involved & can take pride in finding something awesome for a part of the day. Also, “Are you quoting Walden?” + the blurred reaction should win a Webby for best scene between two great friends. 😂😂
I appreciate you bringing us along on your day hike to give us these tips. I've been watching a lot of informational videos recently. Most of the "what to pack" videos are just someone sitting at home showing what to pack. I'm thankful I found your channel.
This video is so great! Bringing a headlamp is definitely a must and I feel like it is often overlooked. I unfortunately have been in the position where a day hike took significantly longer than expected and I was so thankful to have thrown a headlamp in my bag last minute as I needed it to get back to the trailhead safely. So much better to bring it and not need it than the alternative.
That looked like an absolutely gorgeous area Miranda! Some excellent tips for packing and prepping for a hike as well 👍 Can never get enough of these types of vids. Well done as always 👍
I also have Raynaud’s and live in Western Washington. I have so many pairs of gloves in various places. Kind of like how I have lip balms all over the place lol. Love your content!
I always bring my first aid kit with moleskin and pepto bismol (I’ve had friends totally bail on stuff because of stomach issues) added to it, a weather appropriate layering setup, some salt chews, and a wag bag on my hikes :) I feel like those easily cover the biggest problems I could run into in most situations. And I bring these things also with the mentality that other people likely didn’t so at least the group is sort of covered. This is especially important for climbing I think too. Always make room in my pack for a first aid kit when climbing
Trekking poles are something I often feel like I don't need but after spraining my ankle hiking a very rocky trail a few weeks ago I think I will make them a must. I also tend to pack several protein snacks because I'm so worried about being hungry.
I'm fairly young and fit, always bring trekking poles. Aren't strictly needed, but they're so helpful. Keeps me steady going up and down steep slopes/stairs, navigating around muddy trails. Holding long grass and branches out of the way, clearing spiderwebs. Even on a flat trail they're just nice to lean on after a few hours of walking.
I hardly ever use my poles but I'm always glad I have them when needed. Last weekend, it was all snow. The poles were very handy to have on the descent.
The colours are amazing, an awesome day out / hike. Here is a word for you, when a stream or river is full and flowing / near overflowing, then we have a word for it. I thought the word 'Spate' was a Scottish word, it turns out that it's a British word, but still quite descriptive. Thanks for the Channel and also a big woohoo for 104k subs!!
Loved the final tip about having a plan to get back to cell reception for Google maps. I am always forgetting to download the offline map still! Love your energy and silliness.
@mirandagoesoutside I was out there on Eightmile Lake for an overnight backpack a few weeks ago. The fall colors weren't quite as obvious as for your day hike but the Larches were gorgeous. As for my day hikes, I always carry pretty much the same 10 essentials that go into my overnight pack (except the tent, sleep system and bear can). TIP: On chillier hikes I like to bring a thermos of hot soup or stew to eat a lunch somewhere on the trail. Typically, it'll be leftovers or something I got from Backcountry Foodie or Hungry Hiker.
I have the same pack and also wear a fanny pack with it haha. Thanks for the tip about using the sit pad for frame support! I'm super paranoid about my gear/clothes getting wet, so I line my daypack with a trash bag. And I bring an extra pair of socks in their own waterproof bag.
Great info! Being prepared for the unforeseen in the wilderness is something that cannot be underemphasized. An associate of mine had a scare when their kids - in a group - went on a day hike in the N GA mountains and then made a wrong turn somewhere and became lost. It looked to them being out after dark and, of course, in cooling temps. They had not expected this and had not planned for it. Fortunately, it all ended well, but there is a real difference between the unexpected in the front country vs the backcountry. And even some nature areas in city can be large enough to create real problems when things blow the plan. So the 10 essentials are a good thing to *always* plan for. Particularly, imho, a light (other than your phone), warm layers, and weather protection.
I love all fungi too and am obsessed with finding it on hikes. My youngest son is getting his biology degree and that just had me even more fascinated with it. Almost every hike I go on I catch a ton of fungi pics.
I’m going to watch this with my 10 year old daughter who is planning/leading a short hike with her Girl Scout troop! Great content as usual, Miranda, thanks!
I deal w Raynaud's too. It definitely makes things a challenge at times! Love these tips for a day hike and your gear list is very helpful! This is the time of year when it takes so long to remember what we wore as it got colder.
Always have the ten essentials in my pack, even on short hikes, and we like to bring our cook kit to enjoy some coffee or tea out in nature. Creature comforts! 🙂 And totally agree with the aggressive chipmunks buff 😄
.. Absolutely ,, Be prepared ... Getting stuck under a tree well or a tarp waiting out a thunderstorm ,, I like to heat up a hot Cup-a-Soup and kick back and relax until the worst passes ....
Water, 1 liter for about 2 hours. A jacket if the weather requires it. Leukotape. Gel food. All in a hip pack so my back won't get totally wet. If in a really remote, big forest, but well-maintained trail, then water treatment pills and a space blanket. Space blankets can be used for a lot of things. And that's about it. Waking up slightly before sunrise so I can start hiking with the first shred of sunlight, making me feel reborn.
Nice video of you Day Hike and your list of pack items seems very adequate. Of course, if worse comes to worse, you have you Mini InReach. The only thing I think would be good to have also would be some sort of rain pants, even if it doesn't rain brushing against brush can soak your hiking pants, and maybe some short gaiters. Even though it is a short hike and cracked ankle can always make it a long day. Great content for anyone wanting to do day Hikes.
I also recommend a cutting tool. Opinels are super light, inexpensive, and will cover almost anything you need. If you want something a bit more robust and spendy, the Benchmade Bugout or Mini Bugout falls right in the same weight class as the closest sized Opinels.
I did this trail in September 2019! It was gorgeous at that time of year too. And the burn scars look quite different now. Back in 2019 the ground was barren around the burned trees.
Had a 'short 2-3 mile stroll along the iver path' turn into a 7 mile excursion when we decided to try 'the trail to the other side,' which went up and over the ridge and we were totally not prepared for. Ran out of water, only had one granola bar each (which we ate early because we weren't planning a long hike), no warm layers when the wind picked up & it started to rain ice pellets, no hiking poles to help take some pressure off my knees going up and down the grades. It was miserable. Absolutely beautiful scenery, but much more than I was ready for. Since then, I always carry a backpack with the 10 essentials, having learned what they are by needing them before I read about them. I might actually carry too much most of the time, but I don't ever want to be cold, hungry, thirsty, and miserable on the trail again. As for after the hike? I love having a large bottle of ice water and a bottle of hot chai tea waiting for me, along with a bag of mixed nuts (with chocolate almonds mixed in). I also keep clean socks and slip on shoes for after the hike. I have learned so much from watching your channel. Always getting new ideas, different ways of looking at things, and inspiration. ❤
For 30 years my fingers have turned white when I'm cold, even when I'm inside. I never knew it was a condition with a name 😂 Thanks for the informative videos!
I always pack a couple solar blankets and a tarp or rain fly with some paracord as an emergency/just in case shelter/blanket. Can use branches or trekking poles to help set up the tarp or rain fly.
Just remember Water FINS Water Fire Fix-it Food First aid Insulation Illumination Navigation Sun protection Shelter A shelter can be something as simple as an emergency blanket and trekking poles to create a makeshift tent. Or just cover your body from the elements. It doesn’t have to be a pre-constructed shelter. Fix it is tools to fix tour gear. Could be a simple as tape for your shelter or bags. Bring extra food in case you get lost for longer than expected. Same with water (the filter she has allows her to get extra water without having to carry a lot) Everything else is pretty self explanatory.
I did this hike summer of 2022, during the 100 degree spell. While very hot, the area was soo amazingly beautiful! Hope to get back there someday in a bit cooler weather. 😍
I have wanted to start hiking solo since having my daughter. I used to hike in a popular area so I never had to worry about equipment. Since we are close to an Appalachian trail, this video is amazing! My only issue is you didn’t really have anything for self defense. Do you have a preference for those type of items?
Most of the time I'm just hitting the dirt road behind my house, but I try to treat it as a training opportunity. Most of my gear lives in my daypack, but I do fill up my hydration pack and grab my jacket to throw inside and maybe a snack. I try to treat my equipment for a dayhike as the stuff I'd need to uncomfortably camp. I have a tarp, trekking poles, etc to rig up a shelter and my nemo sitpad and a space blanket. Given the moderate weather of my region, plus the ability to start a fire or warm water for a nalgene heater, that is more than enough gear for me to survive a few nights if I were to get lost and unable to self rescue. I also carry a navigation kit, but no satalite messenger. Just my phone for a GPS and my maps/compasses (suunto clipper on the watch band and MCT-2 Global in my pocket). If I were hitting the trail for real I'd toss in one of my down trail quilts (a kammock firebelly), but I hate to compress them needlessly for a walk around my neighborhood. My pack is an REI Traverse, which is big for a day pack, but I'd rather have a good hipbelt and a frame to take the load. Gives me plenty of room for all the gear I could want and I treat the weight as training for future backpacking trips when I have the free time.
This was great! I have been thinking of going to that area but did not realize I can not bring my dog 🐕. Also when I day hike, I will often throw in an emergency blanket or a bivy that is in pocket size packaging as my shelter item.
I have decided to make 2024 a huge year for myself and have plans to become an avid hiker. I have been doing a ton of research and really enjoy your videos. I am in Maine and the state is peppered with amazing trails. I am super excited. Can I ask what you use for recording and editing as this may be an avenue that I'm interested in pursuing as well! Thanks Miranda. Happy trails!
I’ve just rewatched this video. Personally it showed me how far I’ve come as a hiker and still always learn something new. Your videos are so rad. So are Rainer’s Eminem references. I thought the same thing about the lake name. 🤣🤣 Beautiful hike and lake!!
Thank you for the info on your favorite bedtime product. I’ll have to give it a try. I like Carditone because it also supports healthy blood pressure in my case. 😊happy hiking as always!
Charge my headlamp two days ahead. If I plug it to charge the night before, I'll worry about accidentally going out without it the next morning. It's got to be charged and in my bag the night before.
I'm going to try the Bean Sleep Powder. Like you, I have an issue getting sleep when I'm excited about the next day. I'm not a hiker but want to be soon. Now that I'm retired I have time to do the fun things I worked for all these years. Is celebrating my 70th birthday hiking the Grand Canyon? You have inspired me and I'm going to give it a go next fall. Thank you!
I almost always wear light gloves like this. My hands will eventually go blue while my core heats up like a furnace. If I keep my hands warm, I keep my core from sweating. I can use gloves or a shot or two of vodka to trick my body.... or both for really cold winter hikes. Don't get drunk, just get slightly tipsy, that way when you fall on ice, you don't do the classic mistake of trying to catch yourself with your hands or tensing up in general. A fall while you aren't tense is less likely to inure in my experience. Then if you do fall because someone had a water leak that froze clear across the walkway and you fall and are bleeding down your leg... it doesn't hurt as much. None of my ice falls while slightly under the influence have been as bad as my ice falls when I'm stone sober. The only time I drink now is basically when I plan to do a night hike that will involve cold.
What does your day hiking routine look like? I think we all have at least one or two things we take - or do - no matter how long or short the hike is 😄 I'd love to hear your tips below!
Wake up at 6am and get everything ready lol, and hopefully not forget anything
1. Pack bag
2. Lay out hiking clothes
3. Go to sleep
4. Wake up, coffee immediately
5. Breakfast at trailhead usually
6. Hit the trail
7. Profit
Battery pack for recharging my phone. (Phone, with trail maps predownloaded to AllTrails.) Foraging knife and mesh bags, in case I come across something I want to bring home (if I'm in an area where foraging is permitted). Bear spray.
1. Make sure I have clean underwear
2. put 1500 calories and a liter of water in a bag
3. charge my phone
4. find the lip balm and sunscreen
I have learned to live by the adage that no matter what hike I'm doing, a six-year-old in crocs carrying a babydoll has done this hike without complaint. It's all too easy to overthink it and ruin the enjoyment before it begins
@@RainerGolden you forgot step 4.5 - belt showtunes in the car while everyone else tries to sleep
I was not outdoorsy as a kid. I did not become outdoorsy until I moved to Alaska with my husband. My daughter was born there. We ended up moving to Iowa, but we want to move to Colorado Springs eventually. We also want to travel the world. I didn't know I could love the outdoors so much. I spend a lot of my time in prayer and gratitude to God for all that I have and all that I am able to experience on the trails. I appreciate every aspect of being outdoors; there is so much joy, challenge, and learning to be had. Adventure Awaits!
I mentioned it in a reply to Rainer’s comment on your 100k subscriber livestream, but at some point I would love an updated video of you making and dehydrating your own backpacking meals now that you are not strictly vegan anymore. I think it would be great to learn how to do that while incorporating meats and whatnot. 🤩
I would love to see that as well. I wish I could comment on the video rather than replying to your comment. She must have turned off comments.
Oh no! I didn't turn off comments - it must be a glitch. I love this idea!
@@pyronymph-868 Comments are definitely turned on! I think maybe UA-cam glitched? You can reply to me if the issue persists. Also, we definitely have more food videos in the works! Expect those on the channel soon. 😉
@MichaelsPwner four to five thousand dollars plus operating expenses, yeah... a sponsorship would be very helpful. I know of more than a few freeze dryer youtubers that are Not sponsored, but that's thier entire channel.
So a collab would probably be a better plan, Miranda learns a new skill video, for going outside!
Yes! However I don't recall a video when she ate vegan either? I'd love vegetarian meal ideas too. Ben wanting to try to do my own but everything I see doesn't seem tasty.
If anyone is hiking in the western WA area, the 10 essentials are a must! Our weather changes very quickly and drastically here, and a lot of people have to be rescued because they aren't prepared. Unfortunately, a lot of people die because of it also. Know your trail, bring proper gear, food and water, and let people know where you are going to be and when you plan on returning. Your life literally depends on it.
Things that I always have in my car for post-adventure readiness are: a Nalgene with tea, snack bar, change of clean clothes, sandals, 2 towels, and a milk crate that lives on the bed of my truck to put all of my dirty/wet/nasty clothes.
So smart!! I started adding a roll of toilet paper to my always-in-my-car-kit; too often the trailhead bathrooms won't have any 😳
My day hike "prep" (if you can call it that) involves setting an alarm really early, sleeping through it, grabbing some snacks at the gas station and rushing to the trail head. I do usually pack a water filter and my emotional support Nalgene goes everywhere with me.
You have inspired me to get some leaf peeping in this week. Got those good east coast leaves here in VA!
At least the emotional support Nalgene is with you!
Thank you for being open about you health challenges. It's so incredibly inspiring for someone like me who struggles to get on the trail due to my health issues. 🤗
🤗 always here for that. I try to be as honest and transparent as possible about how anxiety, depression, chronic pain and more affect my outdoorsy life - because I think all the stuff I struggle with is so incredibly common. So thank you for showing up here and commenting this 💚
I appreciate it as well. For the longest time I let my bipolar disorder and other mental and physical illnesses prevent me from trying difficult things, but last summer I started to learn to hike at age 47. Over the winter I learned to snowshoe, and this summer I learned how to camp, and I'm hoping to eventually try backpacking, even if it's just a short one.
One of the things I always carry is an emergency blanket, so small, cheap and so versatile! It's waterproof, windproof, will help stay warm in a pinch and can be lifesaving if anyone gets hypothermia! Also great when backpacking as a back up tent ground sheet or extra insulation layer :)
Look into the SOL Heat Sheets - they are thicker and slightly more sturdy.
Great video. Thank you for all your time and effort.
I used to struggle with feeling silly carrying a pack with the essentials when everyone else on the trails just seemed to have their fleece and a water bottle. After having a scary adventure that included several miles hiking in near darkness, I now hike with a more complete pack than before. Also, after watching someone else’s recent helicopter rescue video, I added the rescue insurance to my InReach
I carry almost everything sans regular sleeping gear for a day hike, including water I intentionally pack to have leftover. I think of it as training for a thru-hike (which it is! But I also feel silly sometimes. Listen, I'm just getting strong okay!?)
Same here! Or I'm wearing my backpack and have my trekking poles and a college kid in shorts and a tank top with only a small fanny pack goes running past me training for track. 😂 Oh well, being prepared for anything helps relieve my anxiety and I'm out exploring and enjoying nature for myself, not for someone else.
I figure I carry more in order to rescue the idiots and naive on the trail. Hopefully they'll be better prepared next time!
They’re not called “the 10 essentials” for nothing! 😁
Please don't feel silly carrying a full day pack, or a partially full overnight pack, a self-rescue or SAR rescue beats a recovery any day. The 10 Essentials were codified by the Seattle Mountaineers in the early 1900s in their manual, which is still available today in new editions.
I have a changing hoodie/poncho type thing in my car all the time. easy to change out of dirty/wet clothes and into comfy clothes without flashing everyone at busy trailheads. When I used to dayhike more I would drive up the night before and sleep in my car at trailhead if allowed or nearby (miss my Element for this) that way I could start early and have all day for hiking. I also take a picture of the map to keep handy instead of unfolding the whole thing from my pack.
In the winter I always try to pack something warm enough to get me through the night without a fire on the assumption that I may very well not be able to get one going. I also like to leave a thermos of tea or coffee and a travel mug in the car so I can have an instant warm drink and a caffeine boost for the drive home.
Love it! Extra clothes/emergency shelter are always the biggest thing in my day pack. While a WFA or WFR are high on my to-do list, I do know that dehydration and exposure are leading causes/compounding factors of backcountry emergencies so being well-prepared for weather (e.g., do I have enough clothes to stay warm while sitting still? Do I have enough sun protection to avoid sunstroke/heatstroke?) is vital in my book. I think you covered the gear well, and/but I think it's important to contextualize clothes as safety equipment, not comfort items.
Yes! A poncho that doubles as a tarp and an emergency bivouac are always in my day pack. I really hope a day hike never turns into an overnight, but without them I'd be f'd.
my day hike routine: I pick the trail the night before at 2 in the morning. Then I wake up extremely late and don't start preparing until an hour before sunset and then I spend an hour preparing and when I'm done preparing, it's already too late and I now I'm ready for my day hike for next weekend.
I dunno, sounds to me like you just plan your hikes a full week in advance, which is pretty great 😉
Hahaha this is so relatable.
Yay! It’s a great day when there is a new Miranda video ☺️
Wonderful video! I loved your "when you get back to the car" section.
My best friend and I have been hiking together for 7 years and our back-at-car kit and traditions consists of
- towels and wipes
- Uggs or Slides depending on the season
- gallon of water to refill bottles
- granola bars to hold us over
- go to our pre-planned and pre-scoped mom-and-pops burger joint for bacon burgers, fries, and malted shakes 😋
When it was time to get a new (to me) car last year i purposely picked out a hatchback so i could sit at the trailhead and eat snacks. I call them hatchsnacks 😆 its also nice to have a place and sit, change shoes, relax, etc. But mostly snacks.
Great vid! So cool of you to show that a hike really begins before the hike. All of us have gotten ourselves into a “I didn’t think this hike would be this difficult/far/remote/dry/rainy/hot/cold/etc” situation that could have been avoided or at least mitigated with 10-30 minutes of basic research. And great idea to add finding a local place for post-hike snacks as part of the hike research. What a nice way to split up duties between the hike group so everyone is involved & can take pride in finding something awesome for a part of the day.
Also, “Are you quoting Walden?” + the blurred reaction should win a Webby for best scene between two great friends. 😂😂
I appreciate you bringing us along on your day hike to give us these tips. I've been watching a lot of informational videos recently. Most of the "what to pack" videos are just someone sitting at home showing what to pack. I'm thankful I found your channel.
This video is so great! Bringing a headlamp is definitely a must and I feel like it is often overlooked. I unfortunately have been in the position where a day hike took significantly longer than expected and I was so thankful to have thrown a headlamp in my bag last minute as I needed it to get back to the trailhead safely. So much better to bring it and not need it than the alternative.
spooky corn aka fireweed gone to seed! Did that hike 30 years ago.... very nice.
You're definitely right about the fall colors being better on the east coast. I live in NJ and this year especially, the foliage is spectacular!
I was surprised to see you get anxious. You are so personable and easy going. Thanks for being you.
I will go back there and limbo under that tree successfully. This is my solemn vow.
I believe in you 💚
@@MirandaGoesOutside THIS IS MY QUEST! TO FOLLOW THAT STAR!
That looked like an absolutely gorgeous area Miranda! Some excellent tips for packing and prepping for a hike as well 👍 Can never get enough of these types of vids. Well done as always 👍
I also have Raynaud’s and live in Western Washington. I have so many pairs of gloves in various places. Kind of like how I have lip balms all over the place lol.
Love your content!
I always bring my first aid kit with moleskin and pepto bismol (I’ve had friends totally bail on stuff because of stomach issues) added to it, a weather appropriate layering setup, some salt chews, and a wag bag on my hikes :) I feel like those easily cover the biggest problems I could run into in most situations. And I bring these things also with the mentality that other people likely didn’t so at least the group is sort of covered. This is especially important for climbing I think too. Always make room in my pack for a first aid kit when climbing
The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
Trekking poles are something I often feel like I don't need but after spraining my ankle hiking a very rocky trail a few weeks ago I think I will make them a must. I also tend to pack several protein snacks because I'm so worried about being hungry.
I'm fairly young and fit, always bring trekking poles. Aren't strictly needed, but they're so helpful. Keeps me steady going up and down steep slopes/stairs, navigating around muddy trails. Holding long grass and branches out of the way, clearing spiderwebs. Even on a flat trail they're just nice to lean on after a few hours of walking.
I hardly ever use my poles but I'm always glad I have them when needed. Last weekend, it was all snow. The poles were very handy to have on the descent.
I'm glad I had the opportunity to watch this cool climber kid talk about their day hike gear
The colours are amazing, an awesome day out / hike. Here is a word for you, when a stream or river is full and flowing / near overflowing, then we have a word for it. I thought the word 'Spate' was a Scottish word, it turns out that it's a British word, but still quite descriptive. Thanks for the Channel and also a big woohoo for 104k subs!!
Very well done video. I enjoyed all the great information and beautiful scenery on the trail!
The awareness of our own strength makes us modest.
Loved the final tip about having a plan to get back to cell reception for Google maps. I am always forgetting to download the offline map still! Love your energy and silliness.
I personally would pack more food, because I'm a big and hungry guy 😅 Greetings from beautiful Bavaria! ✌😊
@mirandagoesoutside I was out there on Eightmile Lake for an overnight backpack a few weeks ago. The fall colors weren't quite as obvious as for your day hike but the Larches were gorgeous. As for my day hikes, I always carry pretty much the same 10 essentials that go into my overnight pack (except the tent, sleep system and bear can).
TIP: On chillier hikes I like to bring a thermos of hot soup or stew to eat a lunch somewhere on the trail. Typically, it'll be leftovers or something I got from Backcountry Foodie or Hungry Hiker.
Love your appreciation of nature. The study of fungi is called mycology, although mushroomology is way more fun sounding.
I have the same pack and also wear a fanny pack with it haha. Thanks for the tip about using the sit pad for frame support!
I'm super paranoid about my gear/clothes getting wet, so I line my daypack with a trash bag. And I bring an extra pair of socks in their own waterproof bag.
Such a great, informative, and inspiring video! I am so excited to go hiking again this autumn. I can't wait for cooler temperatures.
"Are you quoting from Walden" made me LOL.
... Is that Walden or Where's Waldo ?? ..
Great info!
Being prepared for the unforeseen in the wilderness is something that cannot be underemphasized. An associate of mine had a scare when their kids - in a group - went on a day hike in the N GA mountains and then made a wrong turn somewhere and became lost. It looked to them being out after dark and, of course, in cooling temps. They had not expected this and had not planned for it. Fortunately, it all ended well, but there is a real difference between the unexpected in the front country vs the backcountry. And even some nature areas in city can be large enough to create real problems when things blow the plan. So the 10 essentials are a good thing to *always* plan for. Particularly, imho, a light (other than your phone), warm layers, and weather protection.
I always take a bathroom kit too. Never know when nature calls
Agree. It only needs to happen one when you think you don't need it because it's a short hike to always carry it after that.
I love all fungi too and am obsessed with finding it on hikes. My youngest son is getting his biology degree and that just had me even more fascinated with it. Almost every hike I go on I catch a ton of fungi pics.
I’m going to watch this with my 10 year old daughter who is planning/leading a short hike with her Girl Scout troop! Great content as usual, Miranda, thanks!
That's so cool!! I'm sure she will do an amazing job!
Ahh I have the same athleta hiking tights and they are so great! Always love having multiple zipper pockets :)
That aggressive chipmunk clip was so awesome/funny! Keep the awesome videos coming!
The post hike plan is such a useful tip. Thank you!
I deal w Raynaud's too. It definitely makes things a challenge at times! Love these tips for a day hike and your gear list is very helpful! This is the time of year when it takes so long to remember what we wore as it got colder.
I like how you stood up for the logs. No one deserves that!
Always have the ten essentials in my pack, even on short hikes, and we like to bring our cook kit to enjoy some coffee or tea out in nature. Creature comforts! 🙂 And totally agree with the aggressive chipmunks buff 😄
.. Absolutely ,, Be prepared ... Getting stuck under a tree well or a tarp waiting out a thunderstorm ,, I like to heat up a hot Cup-a-Soup and kick back and relax until the worst passes ....
Water, 1 liter for about 2 hours. A jacket if the weather requires it. Leukotape. Gel food. All in a hip pack so my back won't get totally wet. If in a really remote, big forest, but well-maintained trail, then water treatment pills and a space blanket. Space blankets can be used for a lot of things. And that's about it. Waking up slightly before sunrise so I can start hiking with the first shred of sunlight, making me feel reborn.
Great video and channel ! Doc from The Trek here. Miss hiking up around there ! Really is some magic stuff. Keep it up ! Stay safe, cheers !
I like to keep a dry set of clothes in the car to change into if needed. Even on a wet hike knowing I have a dry set waiting makes it mentally easier
I think that's a hike over by Leavenworth. I've ridden that on my horses. Lovely.
Nice video of you Day Hike and your list of pack items seems very adequate. Of course, if worse comes to worse, you have you Mini InReach. The only thing I think would be good to have also would be some sort of rain pants, even if it doesn't rain brushing against brush can soak your hiking pants, and maybe some short gaiters. Even though it is a short hike and cracked ankle can always make it a long day. Great content for anyone wanting to do day Hikes.
That was a great intro to day hiking video, very informative and amusing. Thanks for taking me a long.
✍️ Adding this trip to my backpack on WTA ❤
This is sooooo helpful for a newbie say hiker like myself! More day hiking tips or resources please!!! 🙏 🎉❤
You should watch Adventure Archives. One of the guys is a botanist whose really into fungi and a great source of information.
David subscribes to the "stuff your tent into the bag" strategy over nicely folding it.
I also recommend a cutting tool. Opinels are super light, inexpensive, and will cover almost anything you need. If you want something a bit more robust and spendy, the Benchmade Bugout or Mini Bugout falls right in the same weight class as the closest sized Opinels.
I did this trail in September 2019! It was gorgeous at that time of year too. And the burn scars look quite different now. Back in 2019 the ground was barren around the burned trees.
Had a 'short 2-3 mile stroll along the iver path' turn into a 7 mile excursion when we decided to try 'the trail to the other side,' which went up and over the ridge and we were totally not prepared for. Ran out of water, only had one granola bar each (which we ate early because we weren't planning a long hike), no warm layers when the wind picked up & it started to rain ice pellets, no hiking poles to help take some pressure off my knees going up and down the grades. It was miserable. Absolutely beautiful scenery, but much more than I was ready for. Since then, I always carry a backpack with the 10 essentials, having learned what they are by needing them before I read about them. I might actually carry too much most of the time, but I don't ever want to be cold, hungry, thirsty, and miserable on the trail again.
As for after the hike? I love having a large bottle of ice water and a bottle of hot chai tea waiting for me, along with a bag of mixed nuts (with chocolate almonds mixed in). I also keep clean socks and slip on shoes for after the hike.
I have learned so much from watching your channel. Always getting new ideas, different ways of looking at things, and inspiration. ❤
For 30 years my fingers have turned white when I'm cold, even when I'm inside. I never knew it was a condition with a name 😂 Thanks for the informative videos!
The spooky plants at 6:30 are those purple fireweed flowers, gone to seed
I always pack a couple solar blankets and a tarp or rain fly with some paracord as an emergency/just in case shelter/blanket. Can use branches or trekking poles to help set up the tarp or rain fly.
Saving this video for the 10 essentials so I can do more research. Thank you for making educational content that is so fun to watch!
Just remember Water FINS
Water
Fire
Fix-it
Food
First aid
Insulation
Illumination
Navigation
Sun protection
Shelter
A shelter can be something as simple as an emergency blanket and trekking poles to create a makeshift tent. Or just cover your body from the elements. It doesn’t have to be a pre-constructed shelter.
Fix it is tools to fix tour gear. Could be a simple as tape for your shelter or bags.
Bring extra food in case you get lost for longer than expected. Same with water (the filter she has allows her to get extra water without having to carry a lot)
Everything else is pretty self explanatory.
9:29 I agree with Miranda about east coast fall foliage! (As a Marylander who is now Texan, who's closest mountains are NM or CO.
I did this hike summer of 2022, during the 100 degree spell. While very hot, the area was soo amazingly beautiful! Hope to get back there someday in a bit cooler weather. 😍
Thank you so much for this video. I want to begin hiking and this video is very informative.
I have wanted to start hiking solo since having my daughter. I used to hike in a popular area so I never had to worry about equipment. Since we are close to an Appalachian trail, this video is amazing! My only issue is you didn’t really have anything for self defense. Do you have a preference for those type of items?
Most of the time I'm just hitting the dirt road behind my house, but I try to treat it as a training opportunity. Most of my gear lives in my daypack, but I do fill up my hydration pack and grab my jacket to throw inside and maybe a snack. I try to treat my equipment for a dayhike as the stuff I'd need to uncomfortably camp. I have a tarp, trekking poles, etc to rig up a shelter and my nemo sitpad and a space blanket. Given the moderate weather of my region, plus the ability to start a fire or warm water for a nalgene heater, that is more than enough gear for me to survive a few nights if I were to get lost and unable to self rescue. I also carry a navigation kit, but no satalite messenger. Just my phone for a GPS and my maps/compasses (suunto clipper on the watch band and MCT-2 Global in my pocket).
If I were hitting the trail for real I'd toss in one of my down trail quilts (a kammock firebelly), but I hate to compress them needlessly for a walk around my neighborhood. My pack is an REI Traverse, which is big for a day pack, but I'd rather have a good hipbelt and a frame to take the load. Gives me plenty of room for all the gear I could want and I treat the weight as training for future backpacking trips when I have the free time.
This was great! I have been thinking of going to that area but did not realize I can not bring my dog 🐕. Also when I day hike, I will often throw in an emergency blanket or a bivy that is in pocket size packaging as my shelter item.
I was just wondering about jow your Raynaud's is doing! Thanks for mentioning it! So many people don't know it is a thing!
Good tip to have water and food in the car at the trail head when you return.
This is the exact video I've been waiting for!!! Thank you!!!
I bring the Big Agnes Skyline UL stool, Soto Windmaster, Snow Peak 700ml pot, and a freeze dried meal to enjoy at the top of strenuous day hikes
I have decided to make 2024 a huge year for myself and have plans to become an avid hiker. I have been doing a ton of research and really enjoy your videos. I am in Maine and the state is peppered with amazing trails. I am super excited. Can I ask what you use for recording and editing as this may be an avenue that I'm interested in pursuing as well! Thanks Miranda. Happy trails!
I’ve just rewatched this video. Personally it showed me how far I’ve come as a hiker and still always learn something new. Your videos are so rad. So are Rainer’s Eminem references. I thought the same thing about the lake name. 🤣🤣
Beautiful hike and lake!!
Awesome video, beautiful lake, thanks for your advice how and what to pack in your backpack for day hike!
Thank you for the info on your favorite bedtime product. I’ll have to give it a try. I like Carditone because it also supports healthy blood pressure in my case. 😊happy hiking as always!
Oh yes, definitely try Beam! It's a nice little sleepy treat 🥰 happy hiking!
Charge my headlamp two days ahead. If I plug it to charge the night before, I'll worry about accidentally going out without it the next morning. It's got to be charged and in my bag the night before.
Chipmunks remind me of a gang of them I ran into in Colorado. My stick was swift.
Last year that tillamook cheese came on almost every hike with me 😍
Fantastic video!! Also, I own the exact same coffee maker and grinder and I oddly got really excited when I saw them at the beginning. 😆☺️
!!! It's the best system!!!
@@MirandaGoesOutside Amen to that!!!
And I love the post hike tips!! 😅
I'm going to try the Bean Sleep Powder. Like you, I have an issue getting sleep when I'm excited about the next day. I'm not a hiker but want to be soon. Now that I'm retired I have time to do the fun things I worked for all these years. Is celebrating my 70th birthday hiking the Grand Canyon? You have inspired me and I'm going to give it a go next fall. Thank you!
Chocolate peanut butter, always a solid choice.
Thank you, Miranda!!!
Great video day hiking is the best hiking
That's an awesome kitchen ya got there.
I almost always wear light gloves like this. My hands will eventually go blue while my core heats up like a furnace. If I keep my hands warm, I keep my core from sweating. I can use gloves or a shot or two of vodka to trick my body.... or both for really cold winter hikes. Don't get drunk, just get slightly tipsy, that way when you fall on ice, you don't do the classic mistake of trying to catch yourself with your hands or tensing up in general. A fall while you aren't tense is less likely to inure in my experience. Then if you do fall because someone had a water leak that froze clear across the walkway and you fall and are bleeding down your leg... it doesn't hurt as much. None of my ice falls while slightly under the influence have been as bad as my ice falls when I'm stone sober. The only time I drink now is basically when I plan to do a night hike that will involve cold.
Thank you! Yay! …cold wet rainy day in NE Pa…I think I will reorganize my pack now…😎🥾🥾🐾🐾🍁🍂🥰
A great way to spend a rainy day!!
LOL the smiley face log @7:11
Great video, that night time drink sounds delicious!
I definitely still pack my poop kit even for day hikes 💩
Really useful, thanks!
Very good tips for when you get back to the car!
Another great autumn day hike! TY!
Cool home! Very rustic (almost accidentally typed rusty lol) and relaxing. Thx for another video
Thank you!! I just moved here 👀 more on that soon!!
Your spooky corn is actually fireweed that has gone to seed. 🥰
Please do reviews on hiking shoes and trailer runners?