Author: Addie Owen
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The Top 5 Ultralight Fastpacking Sleeping Pillows
The use of a pillow could significantly improve any multi-day fastpacking journey. If you want to use your jacket as a pillow, that is fine; you can roll it up and put it into the hood of your sleeping bag. On the other hand, you may rest your head on the clingy waterproof material of…
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The 4 Best Ultralight Fastpacking Backpacks
In this article, I will discuss the many different types of fastpacking bags on the market and tell you which ones are the best. Having done my fair share of fastpacking, I can attest to the importance of a sturdy and dependable pack for transporting your gear while you’re on the move. I’m providing you…
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The Top 5 Fastpacking Ultralight Sleeping Bags
Camping on a fastpacking trip could be made in various environments, from tropical rainforests to arctic tundras. Therefore, it is crucial to have a sleeping system that allows you to carry an ultralight sleeping bag that doesn’t feel cumbersome while you’re on the move but keeps you toasty and comfy when you stop for the…
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The Top 5 Fastpacking Ultralight Sleeping Mats
Sleeping mats have a mixed reputation among fastpackers and ultralight backpackers because they typically require a lot of bulk and weight to provide comfort. Weekend hikers, who often put comfort first and carry a bulky, heavy backpack, have different priorities than fastpackers. We seek out the smallest, lightest kit available to meet our needs. Our…
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Top 6 Bivvy Bags for Fastpacking
Bivvy sacks are a great addition to any fastpacking gear list. I think these methods offer a “next level” improvement over tents regarding getting up and personal with nature while wild camping on a fastpacking trip. As an avid fastpacker, I’ve been able to test out numerous models over the years, and as a result,…
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Top 6 Tents for Fastpacking | What I Use
Ultralight backpacking tents are great if you want to reduce the weight of your fastpacking gear but don’t want to forgo the comfort of a tent and don’t like the idea of tarps and bivvies. Trekking poles are used in place of tent poles to construct the lightest ultralight camping tents possible. These tents are…
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Top 6 Winter Fastpacking Shoes | What I Use
On trails that are in good condition in the summer, I like to use minimalist barefoot running shoes. However, in the winter, when the conditions could be a lot worse, I switch to regular trail running shoes. Once you transition to barefoot running, I find it easy to switch between barefoot shoes and regular running…
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Top 4 Summer Fastpacking Shoes | What I Use
Shoes used for fastpacking are very similar to those used by trail runners. Like runners, fastpackers will have a large selection of trail running shoes stashed around the house. Given the extensive preparation and long distances required in fastpacking, I’m assuming we go through even more trail running shoes than regular trail runners. Here is…
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Top 5 Ways to Fastpack
Fastpacking is a hybrid activity that combines running on trails over the course of several days with hiking using minimal equipment. Fastpacking can be viewed as any of the following, depending on your experience and personal preferences in outdoor activities: Fastpacking, however, you define it, is characterized by its emphasis on rapid movement across varied…
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Fastpacking in Winter | Is it Dangerous?
Since fastpacking entails covering more ground at a faster pace than regular hiking, it is more dangerous in the winter than in the summer. Hopefully, the reasons for this are apparent to you. There will be fewer people on the trails to help you if you get stuck, the trails themselves will be in a…