Welcome to episode 121 of the first 40 miles.

If you're new to backpacking, or if you're hopelessly in love with someone who wants you to love backpacking,

then this podcast is for you. We'll talk about the

essentials, how to lighten your load, and how to make the most of your time on the

trail. I'm your host Heather Legler, and I Josh Legler and this is the first 40 miles

today on the first 40 miles rope the knot episode will be extremely judicious with the not puns and deliver some solid info on how to start incorporating these mathematical beauties into your outdoor adventures.

For today's summit gear review, a cheap way to get a whole lot of line

that'll keep your tarp from flying away.

Next on the backpack hack of the week, a quick way to mark your rope.

And we'll wrap up with some trail wisdom that may give you an idea of how to tie this country together, using knots of course.

All this and that's about it.

Today on the first 40 miles.

I love knots. They're just so fun.

I love knots too, but you really love knots.

You love, love, nots.

It's really cool.

Like I love that you love knots and I love that you know how to do knots.

And maybe it's because of the, there's sort of a math involved even Shakespeare like knots

to be or not to be

There's only two ways of being either with or without knots that's the question.

Well is it possible to go backpacking without knowing a single knot?

Yep, it totally is.

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