My ZERO WASTE Backpacking Adventure! | Miranda in the Wild

I tried Zero Waste Backpacking! I had the chance to preview the new REI Flash hiking boots, and inspired by the fact that the boots are sustainably made, I decided to take them on a zero waste backpacking trip! Watch to see if I succeed... Have you ever done a #ZeroWaste backpacking trip? How did it go? Any tips you'd like to share? Comment below!
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[@vanessa4169]

Miranda, I just want to let you know that the Meat Counter was the correct term. The deli is usually the area with cured meats and cheeses. The meat counter is where you get the raw meats and fish. When I worked in a grocery store, we always referred to it as the meat counter

[@BingWatcher]

I agree. Plus, who'd want to dehydrate Deli meat to make trail food?

[@MariekaJackson]

I wanted to comment the same thing! Meat counter and deli are two very different 'departments'.

[@kayleelettau473]

That pole is for hanging food bags for bears! It looks like that camp site is frequented and some one left that for others ease. :)

[@emstar420]

i was gonna say... hanging a bear bag! i always use a cannister myself, but that's gotta be what its for.

[@amymackay5828]

That would make sense except that bear cans are strictly required on this trail.

[@alexanderwhitney464]

@@amymackay5828 people don't follow the rules sometimes, sadly.

[@catlady8324]

What pole? Where? Putting a time stamp makes your comments useful and convenient. 1:00

[@EmoFox9]

@@catlady8324 @20:00

[@Stekman101]

If we all had the mindset to "leave no trace" and "pack in, pack out" all our awesome trails would be in much better shape for the next generation. Shame not everyone cares about that. Props, Miranda, for taking more trash out than you brought in 👍👍

[@kennymonty8206]

When I lived in Colorado, I was amazed by the lack of trash anywhere. Kudos Coloradans. You guys are doing great!

[@Theo_Caro]

I think a lot of this trash is wasted up from the ocean, tho I'm sure so of it is careless people.

[@JakeHabermansYouTube]

Grew up as a Boy Scout and leave no trace was drilled into us over and over and I'm so happy it was. Anytime I see trash in public it annoys me.

[@civic9404]

I was just out there after a huge high storm tide. Anything plastic you can think of washed on shore. It’s crazy the amount of plastic just floating in the pacific.

[@heiter_bis_pingelig2877]

Even in the outdoor community it is refreshing to see someone so easily talking about simple bodily functions and needs. People need to fart, poop, pee, cough, sneeze, pick their noses and squash some pimples here and there. It is human, it is even funny at times to see it pop up in a video, because lots of people cut it out to leave in heroic sections of crafting, climbing and whatnot. I loved seeing Miranda being a pretty natural human in nature.

[@BadRongo]

Every beach in the PNW looks like a scene straight outta The Goonies to me.

[@edwardmedina1594]

ROFL - Never thought of it but I suppose now that you mention it you are right. I can confirm they all look the same. Don't expect beautiful sandy beaches and sun in the PCNW. Even in Summer you might need a jacket for the beach.

[@warrenphilips8441]

29:00 "Will you subscribe to my channel?" -[high pitch squeal] YES! Yes! A thousand times yes!

[@katw5740]

My kids and I always pick up trash when we hike. They don't like to pick up someone else trash, but I'm hoping this will remind them to "LEAVE NO TRACE." I remind them "If we take care of Mother Earth, she will take care of us."

[@melissarobinson9618]

I don't know what made me laugh harder, the cursive "fart" in the sand or Miranda saying "Fracking sun"🤣 Such an optimistic and joyful video as usual, thanks Miranda and Magic Hands for leaving the trail cleaner than you found it🚮👍

[@cybrarian9]

Miranda, next time you collect those bottles, crush the air out of them and you can carry more in that plastic bag. 30 or so years ago I went on a canoe day-trip with a woman I was dating in Riverhead, Long Island, New York. The whole trip really was messed up because I kept finding floating plastic bottles and cans all along the river's edge and sometimes in the middle of the slow moving river. My date thought I was crazy for stopping to pick up the trash and fill up our canoe in the process. But I abide by the take only pictures, leave only footprints mode of being out in nature as much as I can and sadly, that includes picking up other people's trash. Someday maybe we'll all live in a world where being a conscientious steward of our environment will be a national requirement. But until then, whether I'm on foot, on a bicycle, or on the back of a horse, I'll stop and pick up the trash as much as I can.

[@danbaker8677]

The “mystery pole” is used on fishing boats as a tool to grab the buoy line of a fishnet or trap while the boat drives by. Do I win a prize for having the right answer? 😜😉

[@annievance8073]

Hey Miranda, you talked a lot about recycling in the context of it being "zero waste." Unfortunately, this is not the case here in the US. Only about 8% (a generous estimate) of the plastics we put in the recyling bin actually get recycled. It's due to a lot of things, but mostly it's (1) people throwing non-recycleable items in with regular recycling, (2) lack of infrastructure to handle the wide variety of plastics, and (3) a lack of a market for recycleable plastics so there's no economic incentive (which is arguably the biggest problem). Recycling is not a solution. It's a tool that can help solve the problem, but the overall solution is to reduce our plastic consumption in the first place and reuse what we already have!

[@that_auntceleste5848]

This is a good reason to consider buying items made from recycled plastic in the products we purchased and promote.

[@Em-fz6eb]

Thank you for mentioning this! I think people hear "plastics recycling" and assume that it's similar to, say, how aluminum is recycled, but plastic recycling as most people assume it to be is largely a myth.

[@alopez9162]

That edit after "classy lady" sent me😂 I love the videos gosh darn🤙🏼

[@stephanecorriveau6982]

20:40 Your camera guy is correct. It's called a gaff hook (home-made) and is used to pull nets and buoys back in a boat.

[@DavidHuffTexas]

That was my first thought, too.

[@toxickittn7558]

“I also wrote fart in the sand in cursive” 🤣🤣🤣 you’re hilarious and I absolutely love watching you do outsidy things. ❤️

[@rjstewart]

I want a t-shirt that says “Fart” in Miranda’s cursive lol

[@francoisbouchart4050]

Great demonstration of what can be done with a little planning. My wife and I taught our kids to find and collect 10 pieces of garbage at every campsite. We all did it and would come away with roughly 40 pieces of garbage every time. A sad commentary of how some people treat our wild places. Thanks for the video.

[@jakatalbot]

If you buy a dehydrator you can lighten your pack significantly by bringing twice as many apples, bananas, zucchini, shallots, mushrooms, and more - for a fraction of the weight and the space!

[@rei]

Yes! I love my dehydrator! In case you missed it, here's a video I did on a few of my favorite dehydrated meals: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oanXpq2qhKefqNk - Miranda

[@12JonTab]

At the end of the video my husband just wanted to know if you managed to make it the whole trip without pooping! 💩 😂

[@jppendleton]

Unexpected bumblebizzard appearance in the end cut take!

[@J.5.M.]

Those petroglyphs were amazing! And thank you for picking up trash 🙌🏻

[@lalita3090]

I've been taking one trash bag on hikes to pick up trash. Sad but true. Thanks Miranda for leaving the place better than you found it!

[@user-wx7wg5cn1m]

Leaving no trace is respecting the natural world, doesn’t take much effort to have some common sense and class as we all should, thanks for this episode!

[@rei]

Thanks for watching and helping keep our planet healthy! 🌎💚

[@user-wx7wg5cn1m]

@@rei thanks to you too for all the good things that you do!

[@sabrinatokuyama2357]

Today (at 51) I’ve finally learned how to eat an apple… Thank you Miranda for all of the wonderful things you teach us, and for being exactly who you are! We love you!

[@johngill5175]

Thank you for making these. They are such an inspiration for us to get out and be responsible while we do it! Thanks for promoting things like backpacking, but also clean trails and sustainable tools to get out with. Thank you Miranda and REI for such an entertaining video! Now, lets get out there!

[@paganbaby69]

The "Walking on, walking on wooden planks" made me truly laugh out loud, thank you!!!

[@MikeWood]

This might be the best video for your new fan in DC to watch. Also, those petroglyphs. The carved Orca at 28:40. Nice finds. :)

[@justjonoutdoors]

Funny how this keeps coming up on KZbin over the past few days. For decades now, Geocacher’s have had the motto (and often the event theme) of “Cache in, trash out.”

[@StephenAldaco]

Thanks for cleaning up the trail! I am going to try this on my next backpacking adventure. Also thanks for showing us your van! I live out of my Honda Element and your videos are always inspiring.

[@evercuriousmichelle]

Awesome! I had an Element, I made the sad decision to sell it after my catalytic converter was stolen twice in a 6 month period. I was afraid it'd be a revolving door of new converters. I recommend getting heat proof spray paint, making a stencil and spray painting your VIN onto the Catalytic converter. Here's to hoping yours doesn't get stolen like mine did!

[@StephenAldaco]

@@evercuriousmichelle of course mine got stolen! It’s a right of passage for element owners lol. Luckily I live in mine and surprisingly the one time I stayed in a hotel is when they got me. Lesson learned just keep sleeping inside to not get robbed haha!

[@StephenAldaco]

@@evercuriousmichelle what did you replace it with?

[@evercuriousmichelle]

@@StephenAldaco Good point, you would definitely know if someone took a Sawzall to your car if you were sleeping in it! I'm fortunate to have an apartment so I got the cheapest low to the ground car I could find at the time, a Mitsubishi mirage. It does the trick but it's not a good car camping car!

[@paisley8519]

Ok, wait ... where do you all live that you are getting your catalytic converters stolen off your Elements? I’ve had mine for 7 years and this is the first I’ve heard of this. Whaaat?

[@katebender4745]

Love this! I've been trying to gather stuff to start backpacking but I don't like a lot of the disposable stuff a lot of people recommend just to be lightweight. I also want to make my own food to avoid all the wrappers and food trash. Thanks!!

[@JamieEnglish]

I thought I was the only person that ate an apple like that. Most of my friends call me a horse for eating it like that.

[@mysterylovescompany2657]

I eat mine normally, but then I eat the core after.

[@CrewCoachHeather]

Wonderful video! Love that you focused on reducing your waste. Please make more content that combines hiking and low waste. ❤️👍

[@BingWatcher]

📢Miranda and REI, we're really liking the long format videos too!❗😁😎

[@andrewbergspage]

It's a pole to help hanging a bear bag. Also, nice shout-out from AOC!

[@saladking2370]

I got those Coleman green 1lb propane tanks for my stove. They're a little heavier and bulkier, but they can be refilled and reused 100s of times. Also very cost efficient in the long run.

[@russelljackman1413]

BRAVA!!! You did good, Miranda! Thank you!!! Thankfully, I learned as a child that I should leave a campsite cleaner than I found it--and that goes for the trails, too. Thanks to all of you, for making this very important (and beautiful, and informative, and funny) video! As always, you all did a great job! I am so thankful for Miranda In The Wild! You always make my day so much better! :) Happy Trails!

[@T-rex-hiker]

Love how you make hiking and being outdoors fun!

[@serevaetse]

ahhh I am freaking out! My boyfriend and I literally did this exact same trail only a few weeks apart from yours. We also picked up a bunch of trash and had to clip the bags of trash to the outside of our bags and lug it out. Some we had to leave behind at that trash pile that you saw when you first got there. Thank you for helping clean up! I hope many more are inspired by this video. Also funny: I have the same tent as you, have had it for years and it's the best. AND I almost got those same REI boots before this same backpacking trip, so this video was full of a bunch of me elbowing my boyfriend saying 'look!!' and sooo many sea anemones!

[@abbys7931]

Love that you get so excited about bridges, boardwalks, and ropes as part of the path. I do too and it’s nice to see the same enthusiasm on the trail! 🥰 it makes it even more like an adult playground

[@kristygrissom8828]

Hi Miranda, great video! I noticed in a few videos that you use the same silicone food storage bags I use in my kitchen and I think that’s awesome! I was wondering if you’ve ever tried adding your boiling water to the bag instead of mixing your dehydrated food into your pot? These bags can be used in the freezer and in boiling water, so you could freeze food, let it thaw while you hike, and then warm it up in the bag in your pot (or add the water to the bag and seal it to rehydrate your food). They also make larger ones that stand up on their own. Thank you for all the great videos!!!

[@jordynwheeler]

Ahh watching you talk about your coffee system made me realize I could make my own instant coffee at home! I’m going to try the finest grind then run the grounds thru the sifter. Still using up some old Starbucks via packets from Costco, but so excited to try this swap. Thanks for inspiring zero waste ideas!

[@edwardmedina1594]

LOL - I love Miranda's energy. She's always so positive and excited.

[@pattisharpston6907]

Every time I see you put up a tent, you make it look SOOOO easy.

[@rei]

😁 Thank you, Patti! I've had a lot of practice - and I still mess up sometimes! - Miranda

[@johnmurgen7900]

Just stumbled across your channel, and love it. Over and above the content, your style of presentation is fun and entertaining. Burning through the channel now 😀

[@SchMasHed]

Your unabated enthusiasm and joy is infectious and refreshing. Thank you.

[@cpedwards11]

These adventures have quickly become my favorite. Thank you Miranda for being the wonderful steward you are of the planet. I want to try all of your healthy and compassionate backpacking meals, I'm always inspired!

[@kennymonty8206]

Miranda's so much fun. I appreciate her.

[@alyssadahlke8154]

Kula cloths made a world of difference. Love them!

[@Scor-ah]

I love my backpack bidet and pee cloth (piss off cloth) I don't carry paper products at all anymore...great video Miranda

[@kalleyhamilton477]

Love this video!!! Zero waste is something my husband and I are trying to do better with on the trail. Also, I love the longer videos.

[@glendacrouch1877]

Miranda, You are absolutely great!

[@pamlavallee9051]

You always make backpacking look so fun!!!

[@VanNguyen-kj7ng]

Magnificent scenery

[@CordCrenshaw]

Really enjoyed this one! It was fun to see Miranda out on the trail again.

[@ronhorwath8700]

Nice to meet you guys at the Midwest Mountaineering Expo today. I watched the rest of this video after I got back to work. Also, there were no winning lottery numbers at the end. I hope you enjoy the rest of your tour and get some excellent hikes in along the way!

[@Frantic12341]

Miranda, you are fun to watch!🤩😂!

[@johngill5175]

Thank you for making these!

[@Swimdeep]

Sustainability so good, I watched it twice. Please do more sustainability videos! Good to keep spreading the message🌿

[@kenberry1850]

I am very new to REI videos and have not been through the whole catalog. I absolutely love the educational content. Since the pandemic, so many people are day hiking out on trails of all nature. I would love to see a video dedicated to getting and hiking prepared. I run into folks that are completely unprepared in many respects when it comes to day hikes. Not Miranda - she leads the way and sets the example. (Edit: Look there it is - three months ago my time.)

[@ladyvet7998]

Awesome - one of your best.

[@birdsshoes7021]

New backpacker here (and completely obsess with backpacking). I love your videos. I find them very useful. I would love to see videos on "What dishes do you bring AND USE while multi day trekking" and "How do you organize your backpack" and overall " What is in your backpack for a multi day trek" :)

[@TheShauNanigans]

This is the last place I expected to hear anyone sing Rusted Root. Ha! I love this band.

[@ASnowyOwl]

Amazing episode!

[@Sheltonism]

The Deli and the "meat counter" are NOT the same thing most places. "Meat counter" = butcher.

[@ericamukherjee9994]

You just got me subscribed Miranda with the goofy on your knees sea shell :-D ... really enjoy the goofy vlogs!

[@d51d_46]

Wish I could give multiple "likes", I love these videos so much. My wife and I are trying to integrate zero waist into everything we do. Thank you.

[@phillippowell6627]

Thanks for this amazing and informative content.

[@gimnof]

She's such a likeable goober, and the video editing is great!

[@candisscott6267]

I think you are fantastic!! I have learned so much!!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Thanks Candis!! Yay!!

[@ameliajohnson7572]

Because nature us neat, neature! “You tell it is an aspen because of the way that it is”

[@laviolettepeaks4714]

At some campsites on the AT we have those poles for hanging bear bags on a pole instead of hanging it just in a tree

[@josephhirsch1796]

I really enjoyed seeing your sustainability approach to Backpacking. I always try to pick up extra trash when I am on a trip. It's really cool to see the Western terminus of the Pasasfic North West Trail. I would like to do the trail one day.

[@LinseyRH]

I keep meaning to do the Ozette Triangle, but I normally backpack with my dog, and I feel too guilty abandoning her xD Thanks for the trip preview!

[@hailehoughton2142]

Thank you for doing this!! Have been trying to figure out solutions to waste while backpacking :)

[@CharliCarl_97]

Cool trip! That beach reminded me of "Alone", but with some extra "luxury" hehehehe

[@debbilermond1553]

Skunk flowers!! I love it! Sounds much better than Skunk cabbage. 😆

[@danobats2180]

Thinking about the people finding this because AOC sent them and Miranda writing fart in cursive 🤣🤣🤣

[@EpwnaExeter]

I saw someone trying those boots today when I was at REI picking up some new trail runners! I'll have to keep them in mind for the next time I am in need of some boots for hiking.

[@rockytopwrangler2069]

... Thank You Miranda ,, Not only for making an overnight trip for trash pick up ,, but for spreading the message ....You Rock !! ..

[@rei]

She does rock! Thanks for watching.

[@jamiebone8583]

Thank you so much for making this. I appreciate you showing us how to do zero-waste backpacking and I'll be trying it on my next trip. Please, more content!

[@rei]

We're glad you enjoyed it Jamie! Thank you for doing your part to protect our planet. 🌲🌎🍃

[@montananerd8244]

CC misinterpreted rain as applause...really added a whole new layer of humor to the video...

[@dillweed2163]

Love the video and it's very interesting that's all I see you doing is moving products from one container to the next. Keep up the good work and of course...GoodStuff

[@seanleal2292]

This video is the best representation of Miranda In the Wild.

[@theal2993]

Miranda is like a overintheusiastic child and I love it.

[@mrlionmaw7617]

At this point id be shook if met miranda irl and there would be no countrymusic playin!

[@randyman38901]

According to your trail menu, your more than likely gonna utilize your trusty cat hole shovel. You can use leaves to clean up, just familiarize yourself with the rash/itch causing varieties. Good luck and great video.

[@CoolInOlympia]

Love this idea for a video!!!!

[@davidvance3527]

The hook is used on boats to grab a buoy. Crab traps, mooring etc.

[@MSKCCooke]

Great job!!

[@pyronymph-868]

The long pole with a hook is a bear bag hanger. Nice of previous campers to make it easy.

[@hannahsattler6757]

You can make your own dehydrated food by making your regular food with minimal oil then spread it out on silicone baking sheets or plastic wrap and place in the oven on the lowest temp setting Witt a spoon to hold the door open. Let it go until the food it all the way dry! Store in air tight containers. Great to do after you are done with regular bakings

[@Tiger-789]

this was awesome and a very interesting watch! I always think of ways to have less waste while I'm outside and I'll admit it's really hard xD

[@sux6813]

This video was top tier

[@HOLLAitisGilanne]

Omfg yes I eat my apples the same way!! Proud member of the Hardcore Apple Eaters Club 😉🍎

[@whodatbitch]

I camped there last year! I love the planks, too.

[@dianedegree3615]

I really appreciated the changed lyrics to Annie Lennox's "Walkin on Broken Glass"

[@brenttesterman1198]

Job well done.

[@raisingelephant]

Great video!

[@eric8851]

"Meat counter" is a totally correct term! "Deli" refers to a place where you buy lunch type cured or cooked meats wherein "meat counter" being more like a butcher type counter. You are correct!

[@alexis4637]

i love your energy

[@Robgra]

haven't been backpacking yet; but I keep a roll of degradable 2 gall trash bags in my day pack to pick up trash along trails -- it's amazing that they are used on almost every trip

[@nightfall22]

So much hilarity in this video. Look a f*king eagle! I couldn’t stop laughing. Miranda and the producers are great. I love these videos and once again I saw some beautiful scenery and learned some stuff