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Today on the First 40 Miles, a sneak peek inside 2017 outdoor trends and upcoming gear! Then, on the SUMMIT Gear Review we’ll share a Nalgene that is 50% more than the Nalgene you already have. And the Backpack Hack of the week you’ll learn another use for a Nalgene that will get you ready for those chilly autumn nights. And we’ll wrap up the show with a vision of green threads!
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Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’ve ever met someone on the trail who sounds like they were named by cartoon characters, you have discovered trail names! And today we’ll share everything you need to know about this fun trail tradition. Then on the SUMMIT Gear Review, a piece of gear that will make you 10% more attractive, 30% smarter, and 98% protected from harmful UVA/UVB rays. On today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, a simple mnemonic for what to do during a bear attack. And we’ll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom from our good friend on the trail, Henry David Thoreau.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, don’t die! If you’re nervous about getting out on the trail, we’ll share the top 5 ways people die and how to avoid them…mostly. Then we’ll share a water-proof, wind-proof, lightning-proof way to make music on the trail. For today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, a simple trick that makes using the bathroom just a little bit easier. And we’ll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom from our good friend on the trail, Susan Polis Schutz.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, if you’re new to backpacking, how long are you allowed to claim that beginner status? And what does it mean to be a beginner? Then on today’s Top 5 List, are you ready to go tentless? We’ll share some benefits. Next on today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, Hyperlite Mountain Gear has a pack that shaves ounces, while being tougher than your grandpa’s drill sergeant. On the Backpack Hack of the Week, a simple and cheap way to get double the insulation.
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Today on the First 40 Miles, HANG: The Hammock Camping Episode! We’ve always schlepped a tent while backpacking, but recently our eyes were opened to the other options on the trail. And today, we’re all about the possibilities that hammock camping opens up to backpackers. Next, the SUMMIT Gear Review turns into the SUMMIT Gear Dump, as we unload the box of gear that was loaned to us for our first hammock trip. Next, on the Backpack Hack of the Week, a quick way to find the perfect distance between two trees.
