Summary: Show Notes: Episode 075 What Ever Happened to GoLite?<br> Today on The First 40 Miles, what ever happened to GoLite, the well-loved backpacking gear company? We have some great news! Then we’ll share the top 5 benefits that a thin wall of nylon can provide. Next, on the SUMMIT Gear Review, we’ll share what happens when you mash up two pieces of trail equipment. On today’s Backpack Hack of the Week, you’ll learn about a free resource for folks who like to get lost…in a good book.<br> Opening<br> <br> * GoLite was a company that specialized in lightweight backpacking gear and clothing<br> * <a href="http://mytrailco.com/">MyTrailCo.com</a><br> * They’ve approached their new adventure with optimism, tons of support, and lots of wisdom from lessons learned the hard way<br> * They know there were things they did really well<br> * com is bringing back the best of GoLite and they are excited to be doing what they know and love!<br> * <a href="https://dpo.mytrailco.com/">https://dpo.mytrailco.com/</a><br> * <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MyTrailCo/">https://www.facebook.com/MyTrailCo/</a><br> * <a href="https://twitter.com/mytrailco">https://twitter.com/mytrailco</a><br> <br> Top 5 Benefits of Using a Tent<br> Privacy<br> <br> * Tents provide solitude and separateness<br> * Place to change your clothes and clean your toes<br> * No sound protection<br> * If you are going to be camping with snorers or if you’re easily spooked by falling pine cones, then bring earplugs<br> <br> Protection<br> <br> * While some of this is admittedly psychological, you can reliably depend on your tent to protect you from flies and mosquitoes, probably snakes.<br> * Don’t expect it to protect you from anything with gnawing teeth or sharp anything.<br> * And don’t expect your tent to protect your food stash—the walls of your tent are no match for rodents.<br> * If you’re planning on using your tent for protection from the cold (or to trap heat)…it’s a better idea to add more insulation to your body than to try to heat your tent space<br> * You want to heat the air between you and your sleeping bag, not necessarily the air between you and the tent fabric—that’s a lot of air to heat!<br> <br> Adjustable Climate Control<br> <br> * Protection from rain<br> * Of course if you camp without a tent at all, you have 100% ventilation, but it’s not adjustable.<br> * It only offers 5-10 degrees in thermal insulation<br> <br> No Trees Needed<br> <br> * Tents do have an advantage over hammocks, in that they are stand alone structures<br> * No trees needed—important if you’re above the tree line<br> <br> It’s Home<br> <br> * If you’re doing some exploring, it’s nice to have a tent to come back to.<br> * It can act as somewhat of a landmark<br> * Home base for your side trips<br> * No matter what your home looks like, it always feels good to come back to it<br> * If you’re in an exposed area, move it or put it away so it won’t be destroyed by the sun’s ultraviolet rays.<br> <br> SUMMIT Gear Review: <a href="http://www.vargooutdoors.com/titanium-bot-bottle-pot.html#.VxWsd0ao2iw">Vargo Titanium Bot</a><br> Structure<br> <br> * 100% Titanium pot with a lid that screws on so that it also functions as a water bottle<br> * The lid comes with a silicone ring around lid to prevent leaks<br> <br> Utility<br> <br> * The Vargo Bot is designed to be used as a waterbottle and a cooking vessel<br> * It has a similar diameter to the 32 ounce wide mouth Nalgene bottle, so it can fit in your water bottle pouch<br> * Graduated marks 300, 600, and 900 mL<br> * Main part of the Vargo Bot holds 1 Liter of water, and if you unscrew the lid, it holds over a cup of water<br> * Lid can be unscrewed and flipped upside down and used as a nested lid for the Bot for when you use it to boil water<br> <br> Mass<br> <br> * Titanium version weighs 4.
