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Today on the First 40 Miles, if you want to be a friend of the forest, get to know the flora. We’ll share some ways to make your next trip more rich as you get to know the plants that surround you. Then we’ll review a new ultra-durable, refillable lighter. For today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, you’ll learn a plant-geek approved way to bring forest samples home for further study.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 29:55 — 28.3MB)
Today on the First 40 Miles, is it OK to skip a planned backpacking trip, without also taking yourself on a scenic guilt trip? Yep. And we’ll share some reasons why skipping a trip is OK. Then we’ll share a new twist on the classic carabiner. And, if you had a chance to experience the total solar eclipse in August, we’ll hook you up with even more heavenly wonders.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 34:04 — 32.1MB)
Today on the First 40 Miles, the surest way to lighten your food load is to extract the water from it. We’ll share our dehydrating successes, some graceful fails and some tips to help you dehydrate your own food. Then, for the SUMMIT Gear Review, we’ll show you a fun tool to make jerky—and we’ll give you a recipe that will help you pack your favorite Chinese takeout flavor on the trail.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 34:17 — 32.3MB)
Today on the First 40 Miles, what’s new in the world of backpacking gear? We’re back from the Outdoor Retailer Show to share gear that’s relevant to backpackers. Then, we’ll share a listener story that may inspire you to rethink your freeze dried chicken a la “whatever”. And we’ll share a backpack hack that will turn your hand held flashlight into a hands-free flashlight.
Podcast: Download (Duration: 27:34 — 26.1MB)
Today on the First 40 Miles, Are you a fair weather backpacker? This was a question Heather asked herself on our last trip. Then, we’ll share the Top 5 features we wish our gear had…nothing too crazy this time. Then you’ll learn the simple steps to make your own whole grain flatbread for your next backpacking trip.
