Fastpacking is trail running + backpacking. We travel ultra light so we can run the downhills and flats, and hike the uphills. You need to be able to run/hike at an easy pace starting at 10 miles/day. We run the downhill and flats, and powerhike the uphills.

North Country Trail, Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

Check out what it looks like here:

https://youtu.be/GhYAaY-LKek?feature=shared

NCT: https://northcountrytrail.org 

IAT: https://www.iceagetrail.org 

For a 2 night trip, you will need to pack:

• 2 breakfasts 

• 3 lunches/snacks to eat on the go all day 

• 2 suppers

(I am a small woman and pack about 3,000 calories/day.)

Food Stuff

*Note: I enjoy a hot breakfast and supper, so I pack a cook stove, fuel canister, and lighter. You can skip some of these items if you'd prefer to cold soak your food.

• spork

• pot (I have the TOAKS Titanium 750ml pot)

• small fuel canister

• pocket rocket

• Bic mini lighter

• water filtration system. (I used the Sawyer Squeeze and have backup tablets. Katydin works too.)

• bottles to hold water (I use 2 x 20 oz Nathan soft flasks. The water is quiet when you run since they shrink as you sip.)

Food Ideas

I'll share ideas and examples on this once you register. 

What do I use and how do I pack? Check out my video: https://youtu.be/9lkPZWqh-r4?feature=shared

• Pack 

• Sleeping bag 

• tent or bivy

• Sleeping pad 

• Pack cover for rain

• Poles (optional)

• Headlamp (optional)

• Bug head net & jacket (optional)

• Pillow (optional)

Clothing 

• daytime running clothes 

• nightime clothes

• rain coat & pants

Other things to consider

• whistle

• small first aid kit 

• power bank for phone

• SPF lip balm (I like L'BRI Lip SPF)

• dried out unscented wet wipes (I pack 1/night and rewet it with water to clean off.)

*Note: There isn't very good cell phone coverage. I have a satellite device for emergencies.