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Fastpacking: The perfect mix of running, hiking and nature

Posted October 13, 2007 at 02:09 PM by Amanda Black

Section: Gear & Apparel, Training

Have you ever wanted to fuse the beauty and surroundings of a hike with the face pace of a run?  Well, if you did - then your in luck - because that’s exactly what the newest craze, called “fastpacking”, is all about.

Fastpacking is about taking as little gear as possible so you can travel greater distances in the wilderness unhampered.  And what gear you do take with you should be necessary camping gear: (sleeping bag and tarp), food, cooking utensils, water, and everything should be durable and light.  The total weight of your pack should be around twenty pounds or what you can comfortably run with for a long period of time.

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