“I started looking for a backpacking podcast on a whim. The hosts are very mellow and easy to listen to. Learned quite a bit in just a few episodes! I ran through the first 10 episodes before I decided to listen to the newest episode to see how the show has changed. I'm giving the podcast four stars because I was honestly surprised to find that nothing in the show's layout has seemed to have changed in 3-4 years... I might pick out particular themed episodes I want to listen to now because I've already become weary of its rigid structure. It works but it's a little too formulatic for me.”Read full review »
melstead via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/23/17
“My son turned me on to this podcast. He kept sharing the DIY and fun facts, even had some of the items on his wish list. Now I am hooked and setting a goal to get out for short trips now and will plan a larger one next summer. Thank you for your information and happy banter. I went back to...”Read full review »
tawnycleveland via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/08/16
“I’m new to backpacking and was preparing for a trip to the Tetons and Yellowstone when I searched for related podcasts. I’m so thrilled I found the First 40 Miles because it really helped me prepare. If you’ve got a ton of experience, the content may be a bit simplistic for you but you will...”Read full review »
i.go.slo.mo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/19/15
“After 40+ episodes, this is the only podcast that I've listened through from Episode 1. I'm still gaining helpful tidbits from their show as one with about 20 overnight trips and over 300 miles of backcountry experience. As their intro upfront would indicate, their show is probably less...”Read full review »
Backpacker Diaries via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/24/16
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