104: Trip and Fall

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Today on the First 40 Miles, usually your pack is lighter on the way home… but not on our most recent trip, and we’ll tell you why.  Then on today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, what do you get when you mix the coverage of an underquilt with the structure of a pad?  Next on the Backpack Hack of the Week, three tent stakes might be your ultralight solution for leaving your stove at home.  And we’ll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom from a mononymous French philosopher.

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103: SNOOZE: The Sleeping Episode

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Today on the First 40 Miles, SNOOZE: The sleeping Episode.  This does not mean you can sleep through this episode.  However you may sleep a little better on your next backpacking trip after listening.  On today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, we’ll share a down sleeping bag that’s a great deal!  Then on the Backpack Hack of the Week, a quick fix for an uncomfortable air mattress.

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102: Stories that Inspire

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Today on the First 40 Miles, there is power in sharing stories—and we’ll tell you why your stories are so important!  Then, on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a super simple water filter that uses very long and impressive words to keep you safe on the trail.  On Today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, Happy Halloween—now let’s get on to Christmas.  And we’ll share our experience with Rainy Pass Repair and a zipper repair that was beyond our skill level.

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101: The Ultimate Pancake Challenge

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Today on the First 40 Miles, we’ve always wondered why people make pancakes on the trail…so today we face The Ultimate Pancake Challenge.  We’ll also share the top 5 ways to make your pancakes worth the extra effort.  On the SUMMIT Gear Review, we have  three pieces of gear that all contributed to the success of the Ultimate Pancake Challenge.  And we’ll leave you today with a little trail wisdom from someone believes that pancakes equal love.

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100: Celebrating Episode 100!

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Today on the First 40 Miles, this is episode 100!  And we have a shocking revelation: this is not a backpacking podcast—and we’ll tell you why in our top 5 list today.  We’ll also have a fun announcement that will put our First 40 Milers and their stories on center stage. For today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, a simple no cook dinner that packs in flavor, nutritional density, and over 1000 calories.

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