My Luxury Backpacking Trip Took an Unfortunate Turn

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*This video is sponsored by LMNT! Try LMNT (it's the best) by clicking here: https://drinklmnt.com/mirandagoesoutside My luxury backpacking trip was hijacked by bugs! I attempted to have a luxurious overnight backpacking adventure by planning a very short hike and packing all my luxury items like camp chairs, a cocktail kit, and even a hammock to lounge in! But nature does not care about even the best laid plans and mosquitos tormented myself and the crew the entire time, threatening to ruin our luxury backpacking adventure. Watch the video to see how we managed to still have fun, and how I remembered a few vital lessons about the reality of backpacking along the way! Intro: 00:00 My plan for a luxurious overnight backpacking trip: 0:31 Who has the heaviest pack: 00:58 Hiking to camp: 1:51 Setting up camp & making camp charcuterie: 6:03 What the crew brings backpacking: 8:00 Making cocktails at camp & relaxing by the lake: 12:05 Bugs have hijacked our backpacking trip: 14:15 Why I love LMNT electrolytes (sponsor): 14:56 Bugs have hijacked our backpacking trip (con't): 16:04 Playing games in my tent to avoid the bugs: 16:29 Evening and night at camp: 17:54 Morning at camp: 19:15 Packing up and heading out: 20:21 Awesome backcountry pit toilet: 20:52 Hiking back to the trailhead & away from the bugs: 21:52 An important lesson about backpacking: 22:13 Outro: 23:06 MIRANDA'S GEAR - Flash 55 Pack: https://bit.ly/42Y4OKO Gossamer Gear The Two Tent: https://bit.ly/3PQAwFQ REI Flexlite Air Chair: https://bit.ly/3O9R4rn Eno Sub6 Hammock: https://bit.ly/43NswbZ Eno Helios Suspension System: https://bit.ly/47bjrMX Fossil Snap Fold Bowls: https://bit.ly/3rXiK9S The Cocktail Box Co Manhattan: https://bit.ly/43MTn8b Enlightened Equipment Quilt: https://bit.ly/455QzUD Six Moon Designs Umbrella: https://bit.ly/458nBTY Nemo Switchback Sleeping Pad: https://bit.ly/3rjGl4y Thermarest Uberlite Sleeping Pad: https://bit.ly/3YdJ8IJ Big Agnes mtnGLO Lights: https://bit.ly/3M3fWQR CNOC Water Bag: https://bit.ly/3q3Q3b4 Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: https://bit.ly/3TWDTez GSI Camp Mug: https://amzn.to/3qfJVfF JetBoil Flash: https://bit.ly/3Oh6SXQ BearVault Trek Canister: https://bit.ly/43PdZgb Jolly Gear Co Sun Shirt: https://bit.ly/475tyDj Enlightened Equipment Apex Torrid Jacket: https://bit.ly/43LFYNB Altra Timp 4 Trail Runners: https://bit.ly/3JYQfy4 Teva Original Universal Sandals: https://bit.ly/3nCZFYD ABBY'S GEAR - Sea to Summit Alto TR2 Tent :https://bit.ly/438KyGP Nemo Tensor Insulated Sleeping Pad: https://bit.ly/3m0bibF Nemo Fillo Pillow: https://bit.ly/3OCUgfj Black Diamond Moji Lantern: https://bit.ly/3OAIUZ6 Eye Mask: https://amzn.to/44Ml1U8 Card Game: https://amzn.to/458AEF2 RAINER'S GEAR - Flash 55 Pack: https://bit.ly/3OxOJq6 Nemo Dragonfly 2P OSMO Tent: https://bit.ly/458zxoO Therm-A-Rest NeoAir XLite NXT Sleeping Pad: https://bit.ly/453wyy3 Hartford Gear Co. Pouch: https://bit.ly/3YhJnTo Nemo Riff 15 Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/3OhJwlb Nemo Fillo Elite Pillow: https://bit.ly/42Ugf6s Nemo Chipper Seat Pad: https://bit.ly/47cOcBu Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter: https://bit.ly/3TWDTez REI Ditty Sacks: https://bit.ly/3KlCryN Black Diamond Spot 400 Headlamp: https://bit.ly/3M5Anwo MSR Pocket Rocket Deluxe Camp Stove: https://bit.ly/3KnuXf3 Ursack Bear Bag: https://bit.ly/457gUlm TUCKER'S GEAR - Ruffwear Front Range Dog Pack: https://bit.ly/3OcPu6Q Ruffwear Quencher Dog Bowl: https://bit.ly/43MREjd Ruffwear Highlands Dog Pad: https://bit.ly/3q2EAZj Ruffwear Highlands Dog Sleeping Bag: https://bit.ly/455LGuH Shop ALL My Favorite Backpacking Gear: https://www.mirandagoesoutside.com/blogs/news/my-full-2023-backpacking-kit The above links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to purchase something from these links I may earn a small commission. This money goes straight back into making content, and allows me to keep making videos for all of you! If you'd like to become a Patron and support my channel, click here: https://www.patreon.com/mirandagoesoutside Miranda Goes Outside stickers are now for sale! Get yours here: https://www.mirandagoesoutside.com/ Thank you so much to LMNT for sponsoring another video! 💚 If you want to learn more about LMNT, click here: https://drinklmnt.com/ The Miranda Goes Outside crew: Director and Producer: Rainer Golden Videographer and Sr. Editor: Abby Hagan Videographer and Editor: Chelsea Newton Videographer and Editor: Kyle Roof Editor: Katie Van Fleet Dog: Tucker This video was filmed and edited by Abby Hagan! 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 weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside! #bugs #backpacking #hiking #camping #outdoors #travel #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild