Unboxing a MYSTERY BOX of Ultralight Backpacking Gear!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

WE HAVE OUR WINNER!! Congratulations to Alysabeth, and thank you to everyone who commented! Giveaway is *officially* closed, but we hope to do more soon!!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

UPDATE: There is a scammer in the comments asking you to text a number or message them other ways saying you won! This is NOT ME! When I respond to a comment the account name will just say "Miranda Goes Outside" highlighted in gray! I am working as fast as I can to delete all the scam comments posing as me. Y'ALL. This box was full of some AWESOME stuff that I would love to share with you! Watch the video to find out how you can win some of your own Garage Grown Gear goodness 🥳 The giveaway runs from now until next Sunday, March 5th. Check the description for full details! LOVE YOU!

[@BillySBC]

Uh... "Miranda Goes Outside" should you not be going outside? How about a city stealth camping video, I dunno... like Steve Wallis makes maybe? We can't sit in the house pushing products all day, sometimes we have to go outside in nature and push the products. Thank you.

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

100% - I'm excited for some upcoming adventures to share with y'all. Thanks for bearing with me in this rainy, avalanch-y Seattle season, and stay tuned for the outdoor stuff!

[@schulzbrianr]

That plate/bowl combo looks really useful to have, and the measurements are a really nice touch, it would also be great if they had different "themes" to them, like ones with first aid and survival tips, ones with camping tips like how long to boil water or how far away to make camping/sleeping site from latrine and cooking sites, etc.

[@BillySBC]

@@MirandaGoesOutside Stealth camping videos... you don't have any of those I don't think. We gotta do this even if we ain't supposed to do it because... because... because we gotta stick it to the man, that's why! I think. I could be wrong. I could use a decent legal disclaimer right now.

[@jamesbramlett5407]

I love GGG products and companies. That hoodie looks delicious!

[@midwestmikeonahike]

I never realized that GGG is in St. Paul! Stopped and talked with Ned today, and he was SO NICE showing me around the space! Time to get an order together!

[@EveryDayCharlie]

This is the kind of video this channel has lacked for a LONG time! I love Garage Grown Gear! I'm so glad you can expand to other brands other than what was available at REI!

[@grenoblegirl]

New favorite video. Editing alone should win an Oscar. These videos are a highlight of my week!

[@jordyelize4892]

I feel like Christmas morning with Miranda would be such a joy

[@wednesdaysbliss1]

MIRANDA! I got just as excited when you pulled out that EE puffy! Can you please maybe do a review eventually or let us know how you feel about it?! I’ve got one of their quilts and seriously one of the best pieces of gear I’ve ever purchased.

[@Kvothe3]

Any chance it was a synthetic Quilt?

[@andrewb9595]

Agreed. I've got a down EE quilt and it's my favorite piece of gear. My wife and I have actually used them on the couch in the winter.

[@wednesdaysbliss1]

@@Kvothe3 I went with down, but I’ve heard good things about their synthetic quilts too!

[@wednesdaysbliss1]

@@andrewb9595 I’ve thought about pulling mine out around the house - they are so comfy!

[@CommissionerManu]

4:51 sapphics across the globe all simultaneously felt a ripple in the force, for something wonderful had been created

[@teganlewis2284]

Girl look at all that good swag you scored! I love to support smaller companies. Lots of really great items.

[@jamesthornton3339]

That hoody or the puffy would be sweet!!!!!!!!! GGG is an awesome resource for UL gear. The fact they give cottage companies more reach for their innovative products, is such a novel idea. Glad to see you putting a spotlight on them.

[@sybildavis-wr8bw]

Loved this video - I’m such a backpacking gear junkie - going on my second trip this year so I’m a newbie at 51! I followed your older videos and pretty much took your gear advice on everything! I was told I looked like I’d been doing it my whole life! ❤️ Thank you!! Love to hear more about that EE jacket!!

[@Meadow_In_The_Wild]

My daughters would love the fossil snapfold bowlz!! And I love that you get to show rad things from smaller companies! Go Miranda!

[@Bob-vb8lc]

The Mystery box contained some awesome gear. You have a joyful way of presenting the cool items. It's always good to watch you and the team. I would enjoy the dyneema pouches/bags or the ultralight trowel as my item of choice. Thanks Miranda.

[@philsantillan]

Love garage grown. I have the c Bidet and the brush from them. 😂. I’d love to try the “flat bowl” on the trail. ☺️

[@nrjohnosn92]

@@philsantillan I've got the flat bowls and they work well. I had to crease the seams a bit before the buttons would hold, but they've been great since doing that.

[@MaggieintheMountains]

The FarPoint Hoodie makes me so excited as I sit in snow covered Santa Cruz mountains with my power out and my feet in front of the fire

[@suetonnesen]

Awesome and entertaining video today! Love the unboxing of cottage industry items in your garage. Please consider me for the foldable bowl…a great addition to my ever evolving and learning curve that comes with packing for a backpacking trip! 🥰🥰

[@aleahduitsman9090]

I would LOVE the coat by Enlightened Equipment! My husband and I bought their sleeping bags and they are AMAZING!!!! I love that you want to support smaller brands like these. Very cool! :)

[@kblrelf]

Definitely going to be checking out those Fossil plates, and the trowel. Also, congrats on setting out on your own. Stoked to see all the new content.

[@arlenesolis024]

Omg the beginning when she imitated Brad Pitt “what’s in the box!” 😂😂😂 the toothbrush earrings (almost choke on my water) the ultralight bidet love it. I think Miranda is converting to the ultralight nation. Drink that cool-aid. Those gadgets has some of my name on it

[@CCDRaydiance]

Those Dyneema pouches look really handy for more sensitive items like electronics and such without the heft of typical waterproof protection!

[@reneetobias501]

My 15yr daughter and I have watched all your videos and decided to go on our first backpacking trip in May. You have led us to Kula Kloth (which she is jazzed about) and other great hints. I would be thrilled to gift her any of the items as she is tiny, and making her pack light is my goal. Thanks for all your content and inspiration. We love your down to earth attitude and quirkiness.

[@Zadok8611]

I love cottage gear. Most of my gear tends to come from Dutchware, Hammock Gear, or Warbonnet. Had no idea about Garage Grown Gear. There are some really neat things here. I love that someone has started a hub for these brands! I need those foldable bowls!

[@DiminutiveFlower]

Flat plateware for a friend sounds awesome! Thanks for the offer/give away, Miranda and team. :)

[@ryanbrockhoff2796]

So happy for you to finally share GGG with your community! I've been getting UL stuff from them for a while and love a lot of their gear. Very interested to see how your gear changes as you start doing your own channel now! The Webo Fanny Pack is made of X-pac (or EPX200) and I highly recommend it (especially in the PNW). It's not as light as dynema or ultra fabric, but it's very rugged and mostly waterproof. I would love to see what you think of the Atom Packs Mo as a backpack in the future. I feel like it's the perfect in-between for folks who don't want to go full UL.

[@ryandaugherty9934]

My 7 year old loves watching your videos with me every week. Your potty humor dialed in sharp to his. I asked him which product he would like to out of the box. He said the coat probably wouldn’t fit either of us but everything else except the toothbrush would be cool. I said the toothbrush only cost .49¢. If we found ourselves in a pinch I bet we could get at least $1.50 selling it as an earring. He still wasn’t sold.

[@JessicaMoquin-ut4vu]

I love the new channel and really really love that you are highlighting cottage brands! This was all the energy I love from Miranda videos showing off so many amazing pieces of gear I had never even heard of before

[@wadelewis6992]

WOW ✌🏻❤️🏕🏔 thanks for another great and informative video. I would so love to sport that awesome light weight sweater. 😊Keep up the great work🎉

[@elizabethmckinney3702]

love that you'll be able to share small innovative companies! I'm putting the snapfold bowls and that ultralight hoodie on my wish list. Thanks for fun content!

[@christopherhoff3724]

I'm a huge fan of Garage Grown Gear. Glad to see yo're working with them.

[@stannowak6986]

GGG has been an awesome resource for gear as I've been building out my kit. Such a cool company and I love supporting the smaller cottage brands. Would love to add the Hartford dyneema bags into the mix! Awesome seeing you branch out and grow on your new channel!

[@nicholasrandell2310]

The folding bowls would be so rad!!

[@melissarobinson9618]

That hoodie that you got is so awesome, you look great in that color Miranda! Now you have a fantastic collection of new gear that needs a field-test! 🎉

[@cneubert28]

Awesome seeing small businesses. Jacket is the one I love.

[@alysabethmahood8529]

All of the gear looks great! You do such a good explanation explaining each piece. I am really interested in the EE puffy jacket or the hoodie!

[@MirandaGoesOutside]

Congratulations, Alysabeth! You are our official winner for this giveaway! Check my post on the community tab, and let me know how you'd like me to contact you so we can get you your very own EE puffy! Beware of scammers - I will never ask you to download any app, and will only contact you from official pages (like this one!) Congratulations!!!

[@alysabethmahood8529]

@@MirandaGoesOutside Oh my gosh! This is so exciting! I never win anything! Thank you!!!

[@Terruhcutta]

Literally the bestest videos for backpacking on the internet. Those storage bags are legit

[@JustLiving18]

Honestly the dyneema organization bags look amazing! I’m with you girl organization is always a priority

[@Xplore4Life]

The foldable bowl is awesome!

[@emmanuelhpun]

GGG includes the toothbrush as a freebie when they ship your order. Also, I used the nyloflume pack liner for about 10 overnight trips last year. It was really crinkly and loud for the first 1-2 trips, but got better as time went on.

[@pm_davidjones]

I wonder if they would 'soften up' if you put them through a cycle in the washing machine. I do that with my shower curtain liners so they are not so stiff.

[@emmanuelhpun]

@@pm_davidjones I like that idea of breaking in the nyloflume before using it. Probably crumpling or twisting it up repeatedly would achieve a similar effect. I guess hiking with it for a few days in my pack accomplished the same thing. To add, I know some people have had bad experiences with nyloflume liners, like breaking or the crinkly cellophane noise. But it's worked for me. Super light, waterproof (kept my sleep gear dry when a water bladder leaked in my pack), cheap and has held up. I got the 2-pack from GGG and still have the other one unused.

[@Mahogany_boi]

It’s like I fell into a worm hole and got transported Into the 2010’s. I love unboxing video and I’m so glad you’re starting an unboxing series

[@CraftyCoba0408]

I love GGG and finding a rad assortment of small brands creating fun things! The EE jacket is amazing totally can’t wait to hear more about it and that folding bowl 😮 what a great concept! Loving your new content!!

[@andrewb9595]

I have one of the folding bowls. I don't use it as a bowl a whole lot, I'll normally just use my mug when I need a bowl. I use it as a cutting board though or to set food on when so it stays off the dirt.

[@vanessatovar3895]

The plates have endless possibilities... fan? Mosquitoes smasher! Frisbee? So fun!

[@hollyflorian4730]

Love that you're showcasing these brands! I've been coveting the enlightened equipment jacket for ages now haha. A synthetic jacket that is still super light? Incredible

[@jermlac]

I like the idea of using folding bowls for sharing trail snacks with my kids.

[@MegHein]

So great seeing independent, local, and women lead/founded brands making waves on your channel now! ❤ I’m vegan and am always looking for down alternatives that are light weight for backpacking, looove that jacket and would be so grateful to add it to my set up! 😊

[@sebastienparent4659]

I already knew GGG, it worth mention their customer service is truly awesome as well. If the EE Torrid Apex jacket is as good as their synthetic quilt, it must be incredible.

[@HannahBMann]

I hope this surprise box becomes a thing--super fun and informative! My back is useless at bearing any weight so I've had to convert to a hip pack (I wish there were more/better options for these btw). I run cold and layers are the order of the day so the FarPointe Alpha Cruiser Hoodie or the Torrid Apex Jacket would fit my needs. Thanks for introducing these cottage brands, Miranda!

[@jesskalisch5283]

Love this video and totally agree about the toothbrush (I never cut mine). Your account introduced me to the Kula Cloths and now I will never hike or backpack without one! I have a big trip at the end of this coming summer that I need the lightest weight gear for and so this is awesome!

[@laurelg669]

The foldable bowl is so neat! Also intrigued by the teensy tiny pot grabber, would love to see that field tested.

[@meganv1735]

I personally have the exact foldable bowl. It came as a set on Amazon with a larger less deep plate and cup! Have tested them in the back country numerous times and they work great. Only caution would be they can be hot when holding them. They withstand high heat but you can feel the heat through the material. I love that they store completely flat and they are super easy to clean.

[@laurelg669]

@@meganv1735 Nice!! I've made a food cozy with a screw-top heatproof plastic bowl and the standard reflectix/foil tape DIY method. I was wondering if I could use the same type of cozy with a bowl like that as a liner on the inside instead. Do you think that would work? The food I bring is typically stuff you just pour boiling water into and wait (like oatmeal) so the main concern for me is keeping it hot while it rehydrates.

[@meganv1735]

I think it would for sure be worth a try!

[@meganv1735]

I would also recommend if you purchase them to snap them and leave them snapped for a bit before you plan to use them. It helps the ceases form for use.

[@SheerStitchery]

I would adore any of them, but either the pot gripper or the enlightened puffy jacket would be awesome!

[@clindholm9396]

Everything in that box looks awesome, but I have to admit the Torrid Apex jacket looks really amazing! I am allergic to down and it is really hard to find a synthetic packable jacket that packs down really small. This looks like it would fit the bill.

[@suecharnock9369]

me too to the feathers, so I am interested in that as well.

[@malcolmaross]

I really laughed at that mini toothbrush, but the hit of the show was the origami plate/bowl. During camping trips I make paper swans and sailboats out of trash and the little ones love it. That plate/bowl is really cool.

[@Slashlash26]

I’m still new to backpacking so I had no idea of the crazy awesome ways ultralighters cut weight with their gear. I’m def most interested in the puffy as I just went on my first backpacking trip and was freezing with the super thin one I currently have!

[@rjmalmo]

OMG those BOWLS are a freaking genius idea. As a Bikepacker, they would be game changers!

[@rjmalmo]

right now i bring bamboo plates and burn them on my last morning of camping but these plate/bowls would be fantastic. if i don't win i'm gonna order them ;)

[@noahmatheis]

I really think those foldable bowls are awesome, cause I’m always in the middle of packing a bowl or not, whilst I also hate eating out of my cup and waiting for tea to go in :)

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

I have a plastic bowl that snaps airtight and a small titanium pot. I like the bowl as it works for oatmeal, and rehydrating freeze dried meals using hot water or cold soaking. I enjoy my cup of coffee and oatmeal together.

[@noahmatheis]

@@hikesteepfishhigh And do you have a recommendation for a sturdy packliner?

[@hikesteepfishhigh]

@@noahmatheis I use a black plastic trash bag.

[@jenniferb6646]

I love the idea of such a light jacket while backpacking. I’ll have to check them out.

[@hutchke15]

How fun, Miranda and team! I've always wanted to try some of the dyneema organizational bags. I'm currently using old makeup bags from Clinique "bonus" time. They work pretty well, but aren't always very light 😂

[@traveledtexan]

I could see myself getting just as excited with a box like! Its like a hikers Christmas from a hiking Santa!Farpointe Alpha cruiser hoodie!!! Love the color!

[@emmanuelhpun]

The hoodie, I assume, is an alpha direct hoodie. It is an ultralight insulation that sheds heat well when moving due to its holey nature. However, it is surprisingly warm when paired with a wind layer. I have a Senchi Designs Lark and it is amazing.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I have heard the same thing about the alpha direct shirts. Super warm and light but no wind resistance. People pair it with an extremely light wind breaker for a really versatile and lightweight setup.

[@QueerlyMama]

Love cottage brands the hardest part is finding them so I love knowing about the garage gear website to find smaller companies. I’d love to try either of those clothing pieces. Your look of wonder feeling the fabrics has be so curious to touch and feel them!

[@chacha6537]

EE Torrid Apex!! Love the collaboration with GGG, such a great way to support innovating companies.

[@mausball]

That hoodie looks amazing. Enlightened Equipment has been on my list for a long time.

[@tootalltxn35]

Your enthusiasm about the smallest of items is so endearing.

[@thevegansasquatch]

Thank you for sharing so many great products. I would love the foldable 🥣. 😊

[@madisonsyring5705]

okay, but the snappy bowls?? i’m in love 👀 the perfect travel cutting board & vessel all in one

[@TheDart64]

The plate is brilliant.

[@sevans1414]

The filming garage is so cozy! Makes these videos even more enjoyable to watch 😊

[@lizbethk]

I would love that cozy hoody!

[@miker105]

Hoodie would be nice. Love that you are so excited

[@meghanmoore5039]

That light weight sweater-the blue one - looks so lovely!

[@booyakana777]

The jacket and hoodie look so comfortable! And it's crazy that they're still so light. As an 'always cold' person, it would be amazing to add some warmth without the bulk

[@meitalkupfer6436]

I love GGG! They always write cute thank yous in the receipts :)

[@MZKPRODIGY]

I love the channel, always holds me over when life is too busy to get out hiking. I'd love the flat snap bowls honestly super cool.

[@ninaj9062]

I love that trowel. it's so cute! And way more convenient than trying to slice your hand open every time you need to poop.

[@wesleykremer3916]

I am newer to hiking but love Garage Grown Gear! I have had multiple orders from them. Communication is fantastic and shipping is on time. The gear is innovative and amazing. Congrats on the new channel and this exciting new chapter of your life. If I don’t win the plate, I am going to purchase it!!!! All my best Miss Miranda!

[@glenloewen7507]

I loved this video and I think that was a GREAT idea for Garage Grown Gear to send you that box. Although almost all the items were awesome, I think the bowls perked my interest the most. Brilliant!

[@Unhallowed_Saint]

Always love gear vids demonstrating little gear trinkets and making me do my best gollum impression. I like those pack flat bowls, very neat.

[@randomkadrmas2630]

Fun and very entertaining. So many channels are boring and just go over numbers, this was refreshing. Keep up the good work.

[@heidifranklin8031]

So much fun watching you unbox and discover the goodies inside!! My favorite item is the Fozzil Snapfold bowl!

[@mbikesrulee]

I want the whole box! The far point hoodie would be amazing

[@logandehlin]

Miranda! We love the folding bowls!!! 😻🥣📦✈️

[@TheVanderwheeler]

Enlightened equipment jacket is so rad

[@singledad1313]

I got some of those type plate/bowls off a Kickstarter several years ago. They are super useful and go great with my Bear Bowls and foldable cups.

[@krystal85annt]

I would love the plate that converts into a bowl! I love multi-functional items to take on our family hiking adventures!

[@kaylahohn3998]

This box was full of awesome stuff and I like that they paired things up! I think the bowl is super rad!!

[@AlexA-zk6cp]

Garage Grown Gear has some awesome products! I like the folding bowls.

[@companionzoe]

That green jacket looks perfect! I’d love to try an ultralight quilted jacket!

[@sarahcrandall6290]

Woot woot! I love garage grown gear!!! Those toothpaste tabs are my favorite and I've tried a few and hated them. They actually do a really good job at imitating toothpaste unlike others

[@allifin]

That folding bowl looks so handy!

[@Chelsea-C]

I love this unboxing of gear from small companies! I would absolutely love to be considered for that puffy jacket! My boyfriend and I recently lost a lot of our backpacking gear in a house fire so we are slowly building our gear back up!

[@Mocnm]

GGG is a great site for gear and they usually throw in a toothbrush with most orders. How can you not love that.

[@djgregory9265]

Awesome unboxing. Really enjoyed the gear surprises. The foldable bowl is cool! Have not seen that before. Thanks for sharing!

[@Caseyfuriouslyknits]

How fun! I love hearing about new gear! Those bowlz are so cool! I'd use that all the time!

[@kendramarjerrison1191]

Great video! I love that you're featuring BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, and women-run businesses! Your videos are so helpful and inspiring for someone like me who didn't grow up outdoorsy but caught the outdoor bug in my late twenties! I would love the Fossil Snapfold Bowlz! So handy

[@ChuckDowe]

Great unboxing. My daughter thinks the last item, the foldable plate/bowls are awesome 🤩

[@TheBetterAlexa]

Miranda and tiny home tours are my favorite KZbin vids lol

[@brennanwehrle1892]

Ooh ooh, the Farpointe Alpha Cruiser is the one for me! My family and I are going around the world for two years right now, and I've loved trail running in my free time, but nothing has quite gotten that warm/light mixture just right yet. Love the video as always! :)

[@jtellinghuisen75]

I love cottage box edition! Surprises surprises!!

[@nickibygd]

This video was so fun to watch! The EE jacket obviously would be amazing, but the snap bowl looks so functional!

[@ShadowFang-vy3pj]

I love that you make videos that remind us to enjoy the small things in life. Fossil would be helpful in creating my eating set.

[@sbcluriana3388]

I enjoy all of your content and love that you are showcasing cottage companies. Those snap plates look amazing. Keep on with all that you do. You are such a joy to watch.

[@Mowacky1]

The Far Point Hoodie looks so cozy! I’d definitely wear that all the time.