How to Pack a Hiking Go-Bag || REI

Make spontaneous day hikes easy with a hiking go-bag. Miranda walks you through why you should build a go-bag, what’s in her pack, and some tips for how to assemble your own day hiking go-bag. Plus, the cat finally gets an introduction!

00:49 - Ten Essentials
4:59 - Personal Items
6:35 - Hiking clothes (and things that stay in the car)


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[Dat]

you could have your own channel, great content for REI.

[lifewithashley]

I’ve never seen someone else match my level of spork enthusiasm. I love it

[christiannikodemus]

"bury your poop, not your emotions" someone put that on a t-shirt! 4:57

[kelbyrogers]

"Bury your poo, not your emotions " 😂 Saving that quote for later!

[warrenphilips]

I will be patiently awaiting the arrival of "bury your poop, not your emotions" t-shirts.

Great info and enthusiasm in presenting it. Hooray. :D

[utube]

This is great. The only thing I might add is a small battery bank (one of those little cylinders). I never want my phone to run out if there is an emergency, even if it's a known path near or in a city.

[kimberlysmith]

I just discovered these videos with Miranda and I gotta tell you, they are both wildly informative as well as hilarious! Thank you thank you so much for all your awesome information! I never thought of setting up a day hiking pack to just have ready to go, but will after watching this!

[angeladawn]

I work for a New Zealand Outdoor Apparel company. I can't begin to express how helpful your content is for me to relay onto my customers, to keep safe and happy in the wilderness. Keep up the good work :)

[nk]

Extra clothes: warm rain jacket and some socks
Fire: storm proof matches
Water: revisor and or nalagene
Food: trail mix
Shelter: tarp
First aid: adventure Med kits .5
Navigation: map and compass (gallon zip lock bags are great for some maps to protect them)

[elstennapel]

Love this! Today I left in a hurry and discovered I had forgotten most of my essentials.
I always cut a sit pad from a closed cell foam mattress to fit my daypack. Adds some padding to the back and I always keep my booty warm and dry.

[keobrien]

Great content. I clip a whistle to my bag.

[tamiruchi]

The separate change of clothes is brilliant. Minimizing accidental poison oak encounters to one set of clothes is 👌🏼

[Okay-wfpn]

When she said she whittles did anyone else's heart.... flutter? 🥰

[dcpowered]

Miranda is the star and amabassador of REI or just backpacking in general. Excellent coach! Thank you, Miranda!!!

[CelebralBore]

As a hiking beginner I can't get over the fact that I will need to prepare for bowel movements, even though it's like.. Obvious? Idk, didn't cross my mimd! Very helpful, thank you!

[michelledennee]

Just discovered you and I’m hooked. So far every video answers so many questions I’ve had that even “expert” hikers with tons of followers haven’t addressed yet. Thanks Miranda!!!

[thomaslcarpenter]

I would suggest trading out the blue bandana for an orange one. Orange, not red which appears as black at night. The orange can be more easily seen in case of an unforeseen emergency.

[larryterry]

Your funny and informative on gear basics and necessities. I swear you remind me of my Fieancee she's a Oregon girl. Seams like you may be too. Love your REI video's. You definitely need your own channel .

[reddottx]

I've never ever thought about whittling on a day hike. Perhaps I should chill out more!

[HotSizzleTV_]

I can’t believe I lived in Seattle my whole life and never experienced hiking in the back countries here. Well covid19 brought out a new hobby I love to do. Besides the gym.