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.

Ultralight backpacking is traveling light and hiking, no running involved.  Moving light makes it more enjoyale!

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.)

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.