Welcome to episode 110 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 Josh Legler and this is the first 40 miles.

Today on the first 40 miles on the shortest darkest day of the year, can we still find a glimmer of light?

Yes, we'll talk about lumons, light bulbs, and LEDs, and

and what they can do for you in the dark.

On the summit gear review, a flexible light

that transitions seamlessly from lantern to Landing Strip.

Next on the backpack hack of the week,

if your closet is crammed with coats,

we'll help you find the perfect home for them. All this and that's about it. Today on the first

40 miles. We're part of a backpacking group that does an annual backpacking trip, except, well, we've mentioned this past fall we missed the trip due to other things that we had going on.

But a couple, a husband and wife who are part of that

backpacking trip just this past spring they put their house up for sale. It

sold right away and they moved into a motorhome and since then, since spring they've been traveling the country in their

motorhome.

We also have another friend who did this a few years ago.

She took her boys out on this Grand America Adventure. I think they did all 50 states and it sounds like a lot of fun

just to head out and explore this incredible country.

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