Backpacking is About to Change (and here's what we can do)

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*Get 50% off your first month of GEM! Go to https://dailygem.com/MIRANDAGOESOUTSIDE and use my code MIRANDAGOESOUTSIDE at checkout! Backpacking in national forests is about to change. The US Forest Service just made a MAJOR announcement that will effect hikers and backpackers. In this video I'll break down what this change at the forest service is, why it happened, and most importantly what we as hikers and backpackers can do about it! Intro: 00:00 The major change at the forest service: 0:59 Why this change was made & why I'm concerned: 1:32 Why I love GEM multivitamin (sponsor): 3:46 What hikers & backpackers can do about this change: 4:46 How I memorize LNT principles: 6:19 What hikers & backpackers can do about this change (con't): 8:30 Outro: 11:20 Learn more about leave no trace principles: https://lnt.org/ News articles with more information about this change at the Forest Service - Backpacker Magazine: https://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/news/us-forest-service-job-eliminations-trail-workers/ NBC News: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/us-forest-service-pauses-seasonal-employee-hiring-budget-shortfall-rcna170436 Vox: https://www.vox.com/climate/376321/usfs-forest-service-seasonal-hiring-freeze Sunset Magazine: https://www.sunset.com/travel/us-forest-service-budget-cuts Links from the US Forest Service - Statement on the fiscal year 2025 from the US Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ Learn more about the US Forest Service: https://www.fs.usda.gov/ My pack in this video - Gossamer Gear Loris 25: https://alnk.to/eOMOyKM My backpacking gear - LiteAF 46L Curve Pack: https://liteaf.com/product/ecopak-eplx-46l-curve-full-suspension/ LiteAF x MGO Fanny Pack: https://liteaf.com/product/liteaf-x-miranda-goes-outside-feather-weight-fanny-pack/ Garmin InReach (updated): https://alnk.to/4XvtMYV Nemo Moonlite Elite Chair: https://alnk.to/dAmzjw8 CNOC Vesica 1L Bottle: https://alnk.to/6TzM2wS Poop Emoji Bag: https://alnk.to/6IF3BfH First Aid Bag: https://alnk.to/7BeQvl5 Kula Cloth: https://alnk.to/6mPxDC1 HumanGear GoPee: https://alnk.to/1C759uk Teva Original Sandals: https://alnk.to/h6FIVOA Topo Pursuit 2: https://alnk.to/28RLt1P NiteCore Headlamp: https://alnk.to/4fQpkgQ Sawyer Squeeze Filter: https://alnk.to/74ux1kW CNOC Vecto 2L Bag: https://alnk.to/aWDcBiG EE Torrid APEX Jacket: https://alnk.to/d3Cin7G Bear Canister: https://alnk.to/8tODpjw EE Booties: https://alnk.to/28Rjysg Sea to Summit Aeros Pillow: https://alnk.to/2uHhqCF NEMO Hornet Elite Osmo 1p*: https://www.nemoequipment.com/products/hornet-elite-osmo *If you want the same tent but don’t mind a tiny bit of extra weight for less cost, check out the NEMO Hornet Osmo 1p: https://alnk.to/8PE6PpC NEMO Tensor All-Season (updated version): https://alnk.to/6bUK7br Gossamer Gear Thinlight Pad: https://alnk.to/gKQcYbK EE Revelation Quilt: https://alnk.to/g3bb2T8 The Miranda Goes Outside crew - Director, Producer, and Videographer: Rainer Golden Sr. Editor and Videographer: Abby Hagan Editor: Katie Van Fleet Editor: Doug Linstedt Dog: Tucker Cat: Oscar Miranda: Miranda This video was filmed by Rainer Golden and edited by Abby Hagan with additional editing by Rainer Golden! 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 (almost) weekly for more Miranda Goes Outside! Forest Service Staff & Budget Cuts #publiclands #forestservice #backpacking #hiking #camping #2024 #2025 #fall #adventure #mirandagoesoutside #mirandainthewild