Show notes
Show Notes: Episode 128
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re on the trail in a hiker camp at Ecola State Park. We’ll get input from the kids on our Spring Break adventure. Then we’ll head back home and review a piece of gear we brought with us on the trail. And we’ll share a backpack hack that will turn leftover dinner into dessert.
Opening
Recorded on site
Ecola State Park, overnight family backpacking trip
4 miles, very muddy
Top 5 Things the Kids Liked About This Trip
Recorded on site at the Hiker Camp at Ecola State Park by our four children plus a friend that we brought with us
SUMMIT Gear Review: NiteIze Radiant 250 Rechargeable Headlamp
Structure
* Light is attached to a fully adjustable elastic band (even down to a child’s size—16″ circumference is the smallest size, 24″ for the largest size). Fully expanded and stretched out it can expand to 44″—which means this can be worn around your waist as well.
* The light can be fully removed from the headband—which is great if you ever wanted to clean the dirt and sweat from the band.
* At its brightest, the flood on high glows 250 lumens
* Rechargeable: lithium polymer battery
Utility
* Dual switch for five modes:
* – White LED switch: high/low spot, and high/low flood
* – Red LED switch: flood mode
* Hold the non-textured side for three seconds and it turns on the red lights
* 90 degree tilt angle, tilts down
* Will not turn on while charging
* Run time up to 43 hours in low mode
Mass
* Weighs 3.2 ounces (91 grams)
* Light measures: 2.68″ x 1.57″ x 1.57″
Maintenance
* Recharges with micro USB
* Small red light indicates that it’s charging
* Takes two hours to charge fully
* Battery indicator light turns red when battery life has 10 minutes remaining on high
* Weather resistant
* Impact resistant (drop proof to 2 meters)
Investment
* $50
Trial
* Red Light for Preserving Night Vision: https://backpackinglight.com/00202-2/
* Son used it on backpacking trip
* We love that it’s rechargeable
Backpack Hack of the Week™: Instant Chocolate Rice Pudding
1/2 cup cooked instant brown rice (leftover from dinner)
1 package hot chocolate mix (with or without marshmallows)
Pour powdered hot chocolate mix over cooked rice. If a creamier texture is desired, a little water can be added.
Trail Wisdom
Man and other civilized animals are the only creatures that ever become dirty. –John Muir
Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re on the trail in a hiker camp at Ecola State Park. We’ll get input from the kids on our Spring Break adventure. Then we’ll head back home and review a piece of gear we brought with us on the trail. And we’ll share a backpack hack that will turn leftover dinner into dessert.
Opening
Recorded on site
Ecola State Park, overnight family backpacking trip
4 miles, very muddy
Top 5 Things the Kids Liked About This Trip
Recorded on site at the Hiker Camp at Ecola State Park by our four children plus a friend that we brought with us
SUMMIT Gear Review: NiteIze Radiant 250 Rechargeable Headlamp
Structure
* Light is attached to a fully adjustable elastic band (even down to a child’s size—16″ circumference is the smallest size, 24″ for the largest size). Fully expanded and stretched out it can expand to 44″—which means this can be worn around your waist as well.
* The light can be fully removed from the headband—which is great if you ever wanted to clean the dirt and sweat from the band.
* At its brightest, the flood on high glows 250 lumens
* Rechargeable: lithium polymer battery
Utility
* Dual switch for five modes:
* – White LED switch: high/low spot, and high/low flood
* – Red LED switch: flood mode
* Hold the non-textured side for three seconds and it turns on the red lights
* 90 degree tilt angle, tilts down
* Will not turn on while charging
* Run time up to 43 hours in low mode
Mass
* Weighs 3.2 ounces (91 grams)
* Light measures: 2.68″ x 1.57″ x 1.57″
Maintenance
* Recharges with micro USB
* Small red light indicates that it’s charging
* Takes two hours to charge fully
* Battery indicator light turns red when battery life has 10 minutes remaining on high
* Weather resistant
* Impact resistant (drop proof to 2 meters)
Investment
* $50
Trial
* Red Light for Preserving Night Vision: https://backpackinglight.com/00202-2/
* Son used it on backpacking trip
* We love that it’s rechargeable
Backpack Hack of the Week™: Instant Chocolate Rice Pudding
1/2 cup cooked instant brown rice (leftover from dinner)
1 package hot chocolate mix (with or without marshmallows)
Pour powdered hot chocolate mix over cooked rice. If a creamier texture is desired, a little water can be added.
Trail Wisdom
Man and other civilized animals are the only creatures that ever become dirty. –John Muir