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