The First 40 Miles: Hiking and Backpacking Podcast · Heather Legler

211: Gear That Lasts the Miles

·22 min·5 clips

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Practical trail advice, a few laughs, and gear hacks that actually earn their keep.

Episode 211 keeps things grounded. Heather and Josh trade listener stories, talk through pack-lightening ideas, and settle into the kind of gear advice that makes a first overnight feel a little less daunting.

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You want beginner-friendly trail wisdom with a few thru-hiker hacks you can borrow for an overnighter.

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