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16 Perfect Snacks for People on a Carnivore Diet & Meat Lovers
We all get that craving for a snack, and if you are trying the carnivore diet, then you know not all snacks are carnivore approved. Here we have sourced our favorite carnivore diet-approved snacks! Before we begin, I need to tell you that these are my faves when it comes to snacks. Yes, I actually…
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Can You Drink Alcohol On The Carnivore Diet? (Why and Why not?)
The carnivore diet has a very simple meal plan to follow which is meat, a little salt, and good old-fashioned water. Pretty easy, right? But what if you want to add a little alcohol to the equation? Is that okay? If you want to practice a bonified, legit, elimination-style diet without potentially harmful substances like…
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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…
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How To Meal Plan for Fastpacking Trips
Before you head out on your next fastpacking adventure, you will want to pack an adequate amount of food. This way, you will ensure your body has enough nutrition. The tricky part is packing high-calorie foods that deliver efficient amounts of energy while remaining low weight so as not to break your pack weight limits.…
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8 Fastpacking Camping Tips
Fastpacking is terrific fun and lets you explore much greater distances than you would from traditional backpacking. One of the hardest things to get right when backpacking is the camping aspect, which is ten times harder when fastpacking. This is because you have to go as ultralight as possible, and you may be in more…
