Summary: Show Notes: Episode 124<br> Today on the First 40 Miles, If you’re planning your first overnight backpacking trip, we’ll talk about a few things that might surprise you. Next on our SUMMIT Gear Review an all-American pair of socks from a company who set out to create the best sock ever. Then, this week’s hack will get you outside, then inside, then back outside again! And we’ll wrap up with a little trail wisdom from Mr. Frost.<br> Opening<br> <br> * What happens on an overnighter:<br> * Pick a backpacking trail close by…about 90 minutes or less from home<br> * Choose a short trip: 2-3 miles<br> * Fresh food (not as much emphasis on food weight)<br> * Don’t’ get sloppy with your 10 essentials—always bring what you will need if things go south<br> * Note: Things will take longer, things will go awry, be prepared to be flexible<br> <br> Top 5 Things That Might Surprise You About Your First Overnight Backpacking Trip<br> Nature’s noises<br> <br> * Nocturnal Animals<br> * Dropping leaves<br> * Wind<br> * You’ll notice these all a lot more at night<br> <br> The amount of trash you produce<br> <br> * Because you’re holding on to every piece of trash, it starts to accumulate faster than you imagined<br> <br> How long a mile is<br> <br> * And you may wonder why you carried something all the way into the woods that you never used<br> <br> How rejuvitating/thrilling/peaceful/cleansing/it all is<br> <br> * It’s like hitting the reset button on life. And it’s so different from car camping…<br> <br> How long it takes to recover afterward<br> <br> * And by recover, I mean unpack, clean up, put away, sleep…<br> * Also the physical…you might be a little bit sore.<br> * Backpacking is interesting because you drain and recharge at the same time<br> <br> SUMMIT Gear Review: <a href="http://www.fitssock.com/products/light-hiker-crew">Fits Socks Light Hiker (Crew)</a><br> Structure<br> <br> * 65% Merino Wool<br> * 27% Nylon<br> * 6% Polyester<br> * 2% Lycra<br> * The blend helps preserve the shape and durability of the sock<br> * Cushioned footbed<br> * Extra cushioning in the heel, toe and the arch.<br> * Reinforced in the heel and toe<br> <br> Utility<br> <br> * The patented Full Contact Fit perfectly molds to the shape of your foot<br> * The Fits Light Hiker Crew socks have flat seams, no itch wool, they’re flame resistant, breathable, moisture wicking and quick drying,<br> * They’re also odor resistant + antimicrobial<br> * Unisex socks (they do have some women’s patterns, but the sizing in unisex) Small to XXL<br> <br> Mass<br> <br> * Weighs: 10.1 ounces<br> * Crew height rises just below the calf<br> * Sizing: unisex<br> <br> Maintenance<br> <br> * Washable wool<br> <br> Investment<br> <br> * $21<br> * Because it’s wool, think of it as three socks in one. Three days of wear before washing–really<br> <br> Trial<br> <br> * This sock is their most popular hiking sock style<br> * The Light Hiker, is cushioned under foot to take the pounding of an all day hike while managing all the moisture you can throw at it.<br> * Reinforced, so more durable in the places you need it to be durable<br> * Stays snug even when it has been worn for several days, maintains it’s shape<br> * Stink-free merino wool<br> * Fits around your foot: This is probably the closest thing you can get to a custom sock.<br> <br> Backpack Hack of the Week: Backpacker Magazine Get out More Tour<br> <br> * <a href="http://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/get-out-more-tour-2017-retail-tour-schedule">http://www.backpacker.com/news-and-events/get-out-more-tour-2017-retail-tour-schedule</a><br> * 75-minute seminar full of trail tested tips, regional trip advice and outdoor gear.<br> * Randy Propster travels across the country, presents at 45 outdoor retailers,
