Show notes
Show Notes: Episode 124
Today on the First 40 Miles, If you’re planning your first overnight backpacking trip, we’ll talk about a few things that might surprise you. Next on our SUMMIT Gear Review an all-American pair of socks from a company who set out to create the best sock ever. Then, this week’s hack will get you outside, then inside, then back outside again! And we’ll wrap up with a little trail wisdom from Mr. Frost.
Opening
* What happens on an overnighter:
* Pick a backpacking trail close by…about 90 minutes or less from home
* Choose a short trip: 2-3 miles
* Fresh food (not as much emphasis on food weight)
* Don’t’ get sloppy with your 10 essentials—always bring what you will need if things go south
* Note: Things will take longer, things will go awry, be prepared to be flexible
Top 5 Things That Might Surprise You About Your First Overnight Backpacking Trip
Nature’s noises
* Nocturnal Animals
* Dropping leaves
* Wind
* You’ll notice these all a lot more at night
The amount of trash you produce
* Because you’re holding on to every piece of trash, it starts to accumulate faster than you imagined
How long a mile is
* And you may wonder why you carried something all the way into the woods that you never used
How rejuvitating/thrilling/peaceful/cleansing/it all is
* It’s like hitting the reset button on life. And it’s so different from car camping…
How long it takes to recover afterward
* And by recover, I mean unpack, clean up, put away, sleep…
* Also the physical…you might be a little bit sore.
* Backpacking is interesting because you drain and recharge at the same time
SUMMIT Gear Review: Fits Socks Light Hiker (Crew)
Structure
* 65% Merino Wool
* 27% Nylon
* 6% Polyester
* 2% Lycra
* The blend helps preserve the shape and durability of the sock
* Cushioned footbed
* Extra cushioning in the heel, toe and the arch.
* Reinforced in the heel and toe
Utility
* The patented Full Contact Fit perfectly molds to the shape of your foot
* The Fits Light Hiker Crew socks have flat seams, no itch wool, they’re flame resistant, breathable, moisture wicking and quick drying,
* They’re also odor resistant + antimicrobial
* Unisex socks (they do have some women’s patterns, but the sizing in unisex) Small to XXL
Mass
* Weighs: 10.1 ounces
* Crew height rises just below the calf
* Sizing: unisex
Maintenance
* Washable wool
Investment
* $21
* Because it’s wool, think of it as three socks in one. Three days of wear before washing–really
Trial
* This sock is their most popular hiking sock style
* The Light Hiker, is cushioned under foot to take the pounding of an all day hike while managing all the moisture you can throw at it.
* Reinforced, so more durable in the places you need it to be durable
* Stays snug even when it has been worn for several days, maintains it’s shape
* Stink-free merino wool
* Fits around your foot: This is probably the closest thing you can get to a custom sock.
Backpack Hack of the Week: Backpacker Magazine Get out More Tour
* http://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/get-out-more-tour-2017-retail-tour-schedule
* 75-minute seminar full of trail tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear.
* Randy Propster travels across the country, presents at 45 outdoor retailers,
Today on the First 40 Miles, If you’re planning your first overnight backpacking trip, we’ll talk about a few things that might surprise you. Next on our SUMMIT Gear Review an all-American pair of socks from a company who set out to create the best sock ever. Then, this week’s hack will get you outside, then inside, then back outside again! And we’ll wrap up with a little trail wisdom from Mr. Frost.
Opening
* What happens on an overnighter:
* Pick a backpacking trail close by…about 90 minutes or less from home
* Choose a short trip: 2-3 miles
* Fresh food (not as much emphasis on food weight)
* Don’t’ get sloppy with your 10 essentials—always bring what you will need if things go south
* Note: Things will take longer, things will go awry, be prepared to be flexible
Top 5 Things That Might Surprise You About Your First Overnight Backpacking Trip
Nature’s noises
* Nocturnal Animals
* Dropping leaves
* Wind
* You’ll notice these all a lot more at night
The amount of trash you produce
* Because you’re holding on to every piece of trash, it starts to accumulate faster than you imagined
How long a mile is
* And you may wonder why you carried something all the way into the woods that you never used
How rejuvitating/thrilling/peaceful/cleansing/it all is
* It’s like hitting the reset button on life. And it’s so different from car camping…
How long it takes to recover afterward
* And by recover, I mean unpack, clean up, put away, sleep…
* Also the physical…you might be a little bit sore.
* Backpacking is interesting because you drain and recharge at the same time
SUMMIT Gear Review: Fits Socks Light Hiker (Crew)
Structure
* 65% Merino Wool
* 27% Nylon
* 6% Polyester
* 2% Lycra
* The blend helps preserve the shape and durability of the sock
* Cushioned footbed
* Extra cushioning in the heel, toe and the arch.
* Reinforced in the heel and toe
Utility
* The patented Full Contact Fit perfectly molds to the shape of your foot
* The Fits Light Hiker Crew socks have flat seams, no itch wool, they’re flame resistant, breathable, moisture wicking and quick drying,
* They’re also odor resistant + antimicrobial
* Unisex socks (they do have some women’s patterns, but the sizing in unisex) Small to XXL
Mass
* Weighs: 10.1 ounces
* Crew height rises just below the calf
* Sizing: unisex
Maintenance
* Washable wool
Investment
* $21
* Because it’s wool, think of it as three socks in one. Three days of wear before washing–really
Trial
* This sock is their most popular hiking sock style
* The Light Hiker, is cushioned under foot to take the pounding of an all day hike while managing all the moisture you can throw at it.
* Reinforced, so more durable in the places you need it to be durable
* Stays snug even when it has been worn for several days, maintains it’s shape
* Stink-free merino wool
* Fits around your foot: This is probably the closest thing you can get to a custom sock.
Backpack Hack of the Week: Backpacker Magazine Get out More Tour
* http://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/get-out-more-tour-2017-retail-tour-schedule
* 75-minute seminar full of trail tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear.
* Randy Propster travels across the country, presents at 45 outdoor retailers,