Summary: Show Notes: Episode 173<br> Today on the First 40 Miles, we talk about our latest project, a children’s book designed to help get kids outside. An on-the-fly top 5 list emerges as Josh and Heather plan ahead for future episodes. Then we each share one of our favorite “must-have” backpacking items. Next, a super-healthy, super-crunchy trail snack that can be ready in minutes. And we’ll wrap up the show with a little trail wisdom from a couple of nutty backpacking podcasters.<br> Opening<br> <br> * Backpacking ABCs children’s book<br> * Future children’s chapter book series about backpacking<br> * Kids have the power to inspire adults<br> <br> Top 5 Things We Want to Include in Future Episodes<br> Wilderness First Aid Episode<br> <br> * It’s important to know first aid<br> * It’s also good to have a first aid refresher if it’s been a while since your last class<br> <br> Outdoor Retailer Summer Market Report<br> <br> * Hope to find great backpacking gear to share on the show<br> <br> Foraging while Backpacking<br> <br> * Almost gave up on foraging…<br> * We’re recommitted to finding interesting “trail food” on the trail while backpacking this summer<br> <br> Steve’s Oregon Section of the PCT (and our section of that hike with him)<br> <br> * Our friend is taking a long walk on the Oregon section of the PCT<br> * We’ll join him for part of it<br> <br> Beginner Questions<br> <br> * Is there something we need to revisit? Something we haven’t fully explained?<br> * What’s it like for beginner backpackers? What are things you would like to know?<br> * Weather issues, things to expect on your first trip…<br> <br> SUMMIT Gear Review: <a href="http://shop.justins.com/Nut-Butters/c/Justins@NutButters">Justin’s Nut Butters</a> and <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Ozark-Trail-10-Pack-9-LED-Mini-Flashlight-for-Camping/49332939">Ozark Trail 9-led Mini Flashlights</a><br> <br> * For today’s SUMMIT Gear Review, Heather issued a challenge to share something (anything) that comes on every backpacking trip.<br> * JOSH: Justin’s Nut Butter packets. They’re convenient. Calorie dense. Easy to pack. No mess. Lots of different flavors.<br> * HEATHER: The cheap $1 flashlights from Walmart. She gives them to her kids. They come with batteries, they have 9 super-bright LEDs, they’re easy to use, grippy material on outside.<br> <br> Backpack Hack of the Week™: Veggie Crackers Recipe from <a href="http://www.thefirst40miles.com/trail-grazing-book/">Trail Grazing</a><br> <br> * 2 Tablespoons chia seeds<br> * 2 Tablespoons ground flaxseed<br> * 2 Tablespoons water<br> * 1 Tablespoon nutritional yeast<br> * 1/2 teaspoon salt-free seasoning blend (like Mrs. Dash)<br> * less than 1/4 teaspoon salt<br> <br> Mix all ingredients in a small bowl and wait 5 minutes until water is fully absorbed. Take dough ball and roll between two sheets of 8×8-inch parchment paper until dough is a 7-inch circle. Remove top piece of parchment paper. Score dough using a knife or pizza cutter.<br> Place parchment with the uncooked dough on a microwave-safe plate. Microwave for 2 minutes. Remove plate from microwave and break crackers along score lines.<br> Return to microwave for another 30 seconds.<br> Crackers will crisp as they cool. If they are not crisp, return to microwave and cook for an additional 15 seconds until crisp. Be careful not to burn.<br> This recipe is from our book, <a href="http://www.thefirst40miles.com/trail-grazing-book/"> Trail Grazing: 40 High Energy Snacks to Fuel Your Adventures</a>.<br> Trail Wisdom<br> Josh: Keep hiking while you’re getting older and you’ll be able to hike when you’re older<br> Heather: Life is better outside than inside<br>
