007: When It Rains, You’re Covered

The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast

Heather Legler

Hobbies, Leisure, Sports, Health & Fitness, Wilderness

4.6 • 1.1K Ratings

🗓️ 30 December 2014

⏱️ 21 minutes

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Summary

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 SUMMIT™ Gear Review, we review a basic hat that left Heather’s ears out cold. And you’ll learn how to make a simple breakfast that will take you back to your idyllic childhood in the Swiss Alps.

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0:00.0	Welcome to episode 7 of the first 40 miles.
0:04.0	If you're new to backpacking, or if you're hopelessly in love with someone who wants you to love
0:08.8	backpacking, then this podcast is for you.
0:11.9	We'll talk about the essentials,
0:13.5	how to lighten your load,
0:14.9	and how to make the most of your time on the trail.
0:18.1	I'm your host, Heather Legler.
0:20.0	And I'm Josh Legler.
0:21.8	And this is the first 40 miles.
0:25.0	Today on the first 40 miles, the top five ways to use an umbrella while backpacking.
0:32.0	The Summit Gear Review will review a piece of clothing
0:35.5	that's as basic as it gets. The backpack hack of the week will show you the
0:41.2	Swiss Way to start the day and we'll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom
0:46.8	From our good friend on the trail author and explorer Ranulf Finds.
0:53.4	All this, and that's about it,
0:56.3	today on the first 40 miles.
0:59.8	So Josh, you have a lot of backpacking experience, especially as a 12 year old Boy Scout,
1:06.7	have you ever seen a 12 year old Boy Scout carrying a 50 pound pack?
1:12.3	50 pounds maybe not, but they do get pretty heavy. a 50 pound pack.
1:12.8	pounds maybe not but they do get pretty heavy and especially for Boy Scouts because they don't necessarily
1:18.4	have the money to spend on all the lightest gear.
1:22.1	Well you know I've heard it's not the scouts that pack their stuff,
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