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Today on the First 40 Miles, Ounce for ounce, down is the warmest insulating material available—but where does it come from, how do synthetics match up, and did Neil Sedaka really write a song about his down puffy? Then we’ll review a sleeping bag that not only harnesses the power of down, but also uses a unique closure system. And if you’ve avoided down because of allergies, we have a simple trick that just may save you a box of Kleenex.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re trying to get your pack weight down, but the numbers just don’t want to budge, we have a new challenge for you. Reduce. Your. Volume. We’ll share 5 ways to take up less space. For today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, would you trust a stuff sack made of tissue paper? For the same weight, we’ll give you a much better option. Then, a quick hack that will help you streamline your bathroom time.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, Friday night is always date night, and for this week’s date night, we’re packing and prepping for a quick winter backpacking trip—and we’ll tell you why. Then, we’ll review a sleeping pad with a 4.4 R-value that is a win for budget minded backpackers. And we’ve got the perfect hack that will make your sleeping pad stay in place.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, for whatever reason, maybe you’re not going to be able to get out hiking or backpacking for a while. That’s ok! We’ll help you immerse yourself in the experience without leaving home. Then we’ll review a huge tarp that will give you all the coverage you need. Then we’ll show you ”the place to go when you can’t go backpacking”. And we’ll wrap up the show with some strong words from someone who always seemed to have time to get outdoors.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, while looking for your next hike or backpacking trip, it’s easy to lose track of time reading colorful, inspiring trip reports. We’ll help you decipher some uncommon words and phrases you may run across in your reading. Then we’ll review some dreamy socks that are getting a cult following among thru hikers. And we’ll give you access to the secret government code book to decipher trip reports.
