Summary: Show Notes: Episode 200<br> Today on the First 40 Miles, we’re live on the Pacific Crest Trail!<br> Opening<br> <br> * Our trip with Steve<br> * About 70 miles<br> * The “E” section of the PCT in Oregon<br> <br> Top 5 Things We Loved About this Trip<br> Audio from trip…<br> The hardest things were some of the best.<br> Backpack Hack of the Week™: Paracord Compression Straps<br> <br> * Stuff your gear (sleeping bag, clothing, etc.) in your stuff sack<br> * Double up the rope/paracord by folding it in half<br> * Then, wrap your stuff sack “gift wrap” style<br> * Instead of tying a big bow on top, make a slip knot loop on one side and put the other end of rope through the hole.<br> * Cinch it down and tie it off or loop the end around so it won’t unravel<br> <br> Trail Wisdom<br> Joke from Steve…<br> If you’re looking for fun backpacking books and merch, check out <a href="http://www.thefirst40miles.com/shop/">thefirst40miles.com/shop</a>.<br>
