The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

Recent Episodes

009: Backpacking with a Blind Chicken

Posted January 13, 2015 • 00:30:09

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...

008: Lewis and Clark Have Met Their Map

Posted January 6, 2015 • 00:25:51

Learn how to outwit pesky, hungry trail rodents without dangling your food from a tree. Then, we’ll expose five ridiculous ultralight fails (HINT:...

007: When It Rains, You’re Covered

Posted December 30, 2014 • 00:15:32

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...

006: Pipe Organs vs Harmonicas

Posted December 23, 2014 • 00:27:17

Are you planning on bringing a musical instrument on your next backpacking trip? This episode may have you rethinking that “unitasker” harmonica. ...

005: Pick Any Two

Posted December 16, 2014 • 00:19:54

Buying backpacking gear can be confusing, but it doesn't have to be!Â Learn the one trick that will help you buy great gear.Â Next, find out why...