The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast
If you're new to backpacking, or if you’re hopelessly in love with someone who wants you to love backpacking, then this podcast is for you. We’ll talk about the essentials, how to lighten your load, and how to make the most of your time on the trail.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 29 minutes
- Episodes
- 214
- Years Active
- 2014 - 2018
014: One More Use for Duct Tape
Show Notes: Episode 014
What’s the view like out of a motel room window? We bet any tent view can beat that! Next, if today’s Top 5 list doesn’t work, then maybe some well-placed duct tape over the m…
What’s the view like out of a motel room window? We bet any tent view can beat that! Next, if today’s Top 5 list doesn’t work, then maybe some well-placed duct tape over the m…
00:23:13 |
Tue 17 Feb 2015
013: Are You Hiking Your Own Hike?
Sometimes the hardest part of a hike is the eight hours when your feet aren’t moving. Learn some tried and true tips for sleeping while on your next backpacking trip. The Top 5 List will give you som…
00:25:59 |
Tue 10 Feb 2015
012: Inventors, Innovators, and Backpackers
Heather and Josh share some innovative backpacking gear from the brilliant inventors on Kickstarter.com. Next, you’ll learn about the top 5 pack messes and how to avoid them. Then we’ll review a pair…
00:27:41 |
Tue 03 Feb 2015
011: Beware the Raccoons
In this episode, we’ll talk about common fears on the trail and how to deal with them. Then we’ll share some high calorie trail snacks from a specialty food store that has been nicknamed “The Backpac…
00:26:44 |
Tue 27 Jan 2015
010: The Shake Down
The Shake Down: a trendy new dance move or a backpacking pre-trip? Next, learn a few tricks from the Boy Scouts from their iconic Merit Badge Pamphlets. Then, the Leglers revisit some rain gear that …
00:30:50 |
Tue 20 Jan 2015
009: Backpacking with a Blind Chicken
Would you give a six year old child a box of matches and some stove fuel? The Leglers talk about how they decided what went into each of their children’s packs. Then, you’ll learn five recipes that w…
00:30:09 |
Tue 13 Jan 2015
008: Lewis and Clark Have Met Their Map
Learn how to outwit pesky, hungry trail rodents without dangling your food from a tree. Then, we’ll expose five ridiculous ultralight fails (HINT: Bubble wrap is for heirloom vases and vintage china)…
00:25:51 |
Tue 06 Jan 2015
007: When It Rains, You’re Covered
Recent research by a Kansas State physicist proves that petite folks have the advantage on the trail. Next, be sure to pack an umbrella (is this a joke?) on your next backpacking trip. On the SUMMI…
00:20:57 |
Tue 30 Dec 2014
006: Pipe Organs vs Harmonicas
Are you planning on bringing a musical instrument on your next backpacking trip? This episode may have you rethinking that “unitasker” harmonica. Next, backpackers grab an unusual piece of wood to …
00:27:17 |
Tue 23 Dec 2014
005: Pick Any Two
Buying backpacking gear can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn the one trick that will help you buy great gear. Next, find out why you need to pack a one ounce bottle of alcohol your ne…
00:19:54 |
Tue 16 Dec 2014
004: How to Close the Backpack Gap
When was your last hiking or backpacking adventure? We’ll talk about how to close the gap between your last adventure and your next one. Next, learn the secrets to avoid losing your backpacking gea…
00:23:38 |
Tue 16 Dec 2014
003: Shave the Ounces and the Pounds Will Follow
Get ready to lose some excess pack weight–and then add it back a few grams at a time. We’ll also review a budget sleeping pad and find out how it actually worked on a recent camp out. If you’re pla…
00:21:11 |
Tue 16 Dec 2014
002: Surprising Places to Find Backpacking Stuff
In this episode we talk about trail magic and surprising places to find hiking and backpacking stuff. We’ll also review a waterproof hiking shoe that won’t give you “squeaky toes”. The show wraps u…
00:25:00 |
Tue 16 Dec 2014
001: Are You Really Bringing That Screwdriver?
If you’re new to hiking and backpacking then this podcast is for you. We’ll talk about the essentials, how to lighten your load and how to make the most of your time on the trail. This episode feat…
00:26:05 |
Tue 16 Dec 2014
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