The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

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134: MUSIC: Songs on the Trail Jun 06, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, music on or off the trail is one of the great pleasures in life. Today we’ll talk about how to incorporate music on your backpacking trip: what to bring and what not to bring. Then, a top 5 list that will help you plan your personal playlist. Next on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a three stringed instrument, that’s trail worthy and is impossible to play wrong. And our Backpack Hack has morphed today into Backpack Homework.

133: Cats, Wonderland, and Ticks May 30, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, if a news story didn’t involve the latest political scandal or secret missile launch, it probably didn’t even make it above the fold. Fortunately, we’ve found a handful of stories that we think you’ll find twice as interesting as what’s on the front page. Then, the Summit Gear Review will feature a handy waterproof stuff sack that can hold anything from muddy hiking shoes to all the fixin’s for a campfire dinner. Just not at the same time. Next, a simple way to give peanut butter a flavor makeover.

132: Wanna Clean Up The Forest? May 23, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, remember that BLM land we talked about in episode 131—we have some exciting news to share! A clean up group in Oregon has scheduled a clean up there—and you’re all invited! Then, we’ll teach you how to get street cred on the trail without having to roll up your pant leg and show any raccoon bite marks. Next on the SUMMIT Gear Review, will the inflatable insanity ever end? And a Backpack Hack that will keep you clean.

131: Our Secret Backpacking Spot May 16, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, everyone needs a favorite backpacking spot—and you know what makes it even better? If it’s a top secret backpacking spot. On today’s top 5 list, we’ll break down our plans to make our off-grid backpacking Shangri-La even better. Then, a collapsible cookware set that takes up about a tenth of the space that a traditional set would. And we’ll answer every backpacker’s burning question about whether or not to bring your Snuggie on your next outdoor adventure. The answer is no. But we’ll give you an equally good option on today’s Backpack Hack of the Week.

130: Lost and Found May 09, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, we lost both our camera and one of our kids on a recent hike—and we’ll share how we got one of them back. On today’s top 5 list, how to incorporate bread into your backpacking meals, without ending up with a bag of crumbs. Then we’ll review a tent that uses trendy buzzwords like hybrid and compact. Next we’ll share a hack that will help others identify your lost camera and get it safely back to you. And we’ll wrap up the show with a poem of mysterious origin.

129: FORTIFY: The Pre-Trip Nutrition Episode May 02, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, the time to build a solid nutritional foundation is now. We’ll share how we got back on track and improved our off-trail nutrition. Then we’re mashing up the top 5 list and the SUMMIT Gear Review to share 5 ways to get food into your mouth without spilling too much on your hiking pants. And we’ll share a free resource that will inspire you to take the next step in your nutritional health.

128: A Break in the Weather Apr 25, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re on the trail in a hiker camp at Ecola State Park. We’ll get input from the kids on our Spring Break adventure. Then we’ll head back home and review a piece of gear we brought with us on the trail. And we’ll share a backpack hack that will turn leftover dinner into dessert.

127: Smoke Signals and Trail Marking Apr 18, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, leaving a trail of bread crumbs didn’t work out so well for Hansel and Gretel, so is there a better way to mark the trail that won’t conflict with Leave No Trace principles? Then Josh will share the top 5 things he does on every backpacking trip. Next, we’ll share a way to text, even when you’re days from a cell tower. For today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, a ridiculous zero-gram trail game that will keep you entertained for hours.

126: Cottage Gear Apr 11, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, a little small talk about small backpacking gear companies. Then we’ll share some benefits of buying from cottage gear manufacturers. Next on the SUMMIT Gear Review, we’ll review a piece of gear we found by accident then we’ll share a hack that will reduce your productivity at the office today by 20 percent.

125: DRIP: The Rain Epsiode Apr 04, 2017

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Today on the First 40 Miles, DRIP: The Rain Episode. Don’t let the rain keep you from getting outside! We’ll have some great gear recommendations for your next drippy trip. Then, a 3 layer rain jacket designed to sock it to Mother Nature. For the Backpack Hack of the Week, a way to keep your maps from disintegrating in a downpour. And we’ll leave you with a little trail wisdom from a man who is known for his humor…or wisdom… we can’t tell the difference.

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