Welcome to episode 50 of the first 40 miles. 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.

I'm your host, Heather Legler.

And I'm Josh Legler.

And this is the first 40 miles.

Today on the first 40 miles,

how to hoard massive amounts of simple carbs

for your next backpacking trip. On the top five list

we'll share the top five secrets you should never keep from your trailmates.

Then on the summit gear review an ultra-light backpacking staple that will cut both your pack weight and your pack volume.

Next on the backpack hack of the week, you'll learn how to dry your fly and we'll wrap up the show with a little

trail wisdom from a man who loves adventure or maybe he doesn't. All this and that's about it. Today on the first 40 miles.

In the ideal diet in an ideal world, we eat tons of fresh fruits and vegetables.

And then we include complex carbohydrates and lean meat in small quantities.

That's really the diet that helps us to feel good.

It helps to keep us healthy,

avoid chronic health problems,

and it just fuels us for everyday life. But that kind of food,

that wisdom, kind of flies out the window when you lays up your hiking shoes.

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