Miranda Goes Outside explains the FULL STORY on why she Stopped Working with REI plus much more!

Trail Tales episode #130 (Kyle Hates Hiking podcast)
The one and only Miranda Goes Outside joins the show! We start at the beginning and hear her full story about getting into backpacking, working for REI as a content creator, and of course... why she left REI.
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[@aadmonk]

Miranda is awesome! She was on her best behavior, she didn't burp once;-)

[@trailtalespod]

😂 ill get her to burp in our next episode!

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

..Why Miranda ?? Because she has a wonderful personality ,, doesn't come across as a hiking or gear snob .. greatly enjoy , past video's as well as the new series ... she's not a blown ego ultra lighter that pushes the un-prepared hiker in my opinion , coming from a Boy Scout background in backpacking and outdoor activities with ,,"Be Prepared" as the motto ,, will never be an ultra light or even a lighweight hiker but have what you need for any/all conditions .. Of course not a long distance hiker but more of a backcountry camper that has to backpack to get where I want to go. , usually an alpine lake to fish and not be without items needed ... and not suffer to bushcraft to survive .. .. Best guest ever !! .....

[@amynapier3551]

Thanks for putting this on KZbin. I don't follow podcasts. So this was a nice series to find.

[@trailtalespod]

Stay tuned cause soon they will start being video podcasts!

[@richc3253]

People connected with it because Miranda is a dork who loves what she does and it comes through in the videos.

[@amypatterson-bocchi2514]

I didn’t grow up camping. In fact, long nature walks with the family (usually on boiling hot days with too many flies) put me off! But, I actually bought a billy can with my first ever pay check. For some reason I was drawn to outdoor stores and the notion of camping. It was a blessing when I met my future husband because he liked camping too. He took me on my first overnight hike and carried the majority of the gear. I still enjoy being a gear nerd and I try to get out camping and hiking when I can. My kids both hate camping and hiking. 🙈😱🤯 I hope that changes as they grow up. But almost 30 years later, I love the adventure and the stillness of making my coffee by the fire before anyone else is up! Love both your channels btw! Thanks so much for all your stories and your personalities and the gear reviews.

[@doughboy334]

this is my show gosh darn it! - Miranda

[@seanbowen9891]

MIRANDA IS SO SO GREAT! TY Kyle for this!❤

[@sandralutz-rodriguez2864]

That was so neat to listen to. Rad to learn stuff about you both.

[@christimartin8512]

I think the playful tone of Miranda’s videos is what draws people to watch. It’s not serious or overly technical, like you said, but playful. People want to play, especially when they are stressed. It calms us all! 😊

[@davidryanaglietti7387]

Loved this one, two of my favorites together in the same place! Noice!

[@trailtalespod]

Glad you enjoyed it! I'll have her on again soon

[@darstar217]

As someone with adhd and maybe autism, that kid asking about the cuben fiber was neurodivergent for sure.

[@bkellyphotography1030]

Great podcast and love this episode !!!!

[@taragatorade]

the most amazing thing about her story ( I think) is that the entire journey was without parameters or rules to follow. at least it sounded like, hey maybe this, lets try it... to me that is incredible. shows what you can possibly do when you venture outside a comfort zone.

[@katebender4745]

Miranda is awesome!

[@collinmc90]

I mean this as respectfully as possible, Miranda is my dream bae hahaha. But seriously, The whole concept of making videos from the audiences perspective is great for you tube film making. We all learn best from experience and watching somebody else get that experience is super relatable not to mention helpful. I can see why those videos were such a success

[@windeaglemartin1800]

My first backpack my pack was so heavy I couldn’t feel my legs when I took my pack off.

[@trailtalespod]

it happens haha

[@shcaskey]

Good lord dude!! You were drooling…. Just a bit!!😁

[@lyfandeth]

You can hike the AT. Or the Applatchin Trail. Or the Appalachian Trail. Ask Rod Serling to explain the difference.

[@valeriee3039]

Like your youtube channel. Like this podcast. Thanks!

[@trailtalespod]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimizxztheorginal]

Damn didnt know she went to VCU until I just googled it!

[@jimizxztheorginal]

I love how much her pack evolved after leaving REI and trying some cottage gear

[@devinbraun1852]

Miranda is relatable and likable.

[@lulucolby8882]

I love you both ✊😍

[@MFSHECKS]

I cant find this on apple podcast or Spotify

[@trailtalespod]

It's there! I have links in the description

[@lyfandeth]

Not so long ago, through hiking meant NOT taking days in town or grabbing a hitch. And a twisted ankle meant "stay here, I should make it tio a ranger station early tomorrow." And you'd better know how to fashion a litter, because carrying one downhill and back to the trailhead was the only help you had. Cell phones? GPS? That was all science fiction! Big big difference when you can push a button and wait only an hour or two for medevac. BIG difference.

[@TheShauNanigans]

If making it easier means more people go out and enjoy the outdoors, that's a good thing.

[@andrewign5806]

What is the timestamp for when Miranda explains why she quit REI?

[@putrescentcadaver]

I had hiked and backpacked as a kid in Oregon but moved to the big city in So Cal in the early '90s and was poor so didn't go anymore. Fast forward the Lone Star Trail Texas 2020. My bestie and I decide to we want to hike in and camp. I had my 45 ltr back pack that wasn't for back packing, the straps were way too long on my Hobbit torso and needless to say, 16 miles in, i couldn't walk any farther. It felt like my shoulders and back were on fire. I hadn't hiked in over a decade and in my late 30s. Do not recommend !

[@dangerpudge1922]

Weird, Miranda, as I am from VA as well (Tidal) and it is ALWAYS Appa-lay-shin. ALWAYS. Nice interview! I really enjoyed it.

[@thisbeem2714]

Nah, it isn’t always that. Many old timers say it the other way around

[@dangerpudge1922]

@@thisbeem2714 I'd likely be one of those 'old timers' you're talking about. I'm saying it correctly per the original dialect. Know what that is?

[@thisbeem2714]

@@dangerpudge1922 I do not! Please enlighten me. I would love to know.

[@TheLostNative714]

I hate when Im late...

[@nathanielpoulin7728]

Appalachian Kyle says it correct.

[@TheLostNative714]

im going to marry Miranda!!!

[@randbaldwin]

It's KZbin. Use the video.

[@Frindleeguy]

Start your own, and do it your way!

[@reasonsvoice8554]

I like how Miranda's mum asked but why you 😂 has she not met her own daughter ? Jokes aside ive not actually seen much of her content yet but ive seen enough to know shes a instantly likable person who people can relate to Keep being yourself 👍 And in the words of Cartman f@?# you kyle 😂

[@MargueretteLorah]

We say it correctly in PA too. We love Miranda, but she’s saying it wrong lol

[@thomashimstreet3019]

Why do people watch Miranda? Personality, funny, honest, .... And boobs. If she goes off the market, hiker hearts be breakin'. So long pink blaze. I may switch to bike or canoe. Z

[@BryanManning]

its SIERRA .. @kylehateshiking