Welcome to episode 78 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 kilometers.

Today on the first 40 kilometers we discuss the metric lifestyle and how it applies to backpackers and bushwhackers.

Then as promised in episode 68, you'll learn the top five reasons to carry a hydration bladder.

What?

Next on the summit gear review, a pair of shoes that provide the perfect climate for your feet.

Then on today's backpack hack of the week,

we get a little bit sappy.

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Then we'll leave you with a little trail wisdom from our good friend on the trail Henry David Thoreau.

All this and that's about it today on the first 40 kilometers.

We're the first 40 kilometers?

Yeah, metric is in, metric is hip.

Where have you been?

Changing with the times, huh?

Yeah, we're changing with the times. we're going to the first 40 kilometers because

metric is cool. There's a movement, the metric movement, the metric lifestyle you may have heard it called.

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