When first starting to go hiking and backpacking, my planning ranged from non-existent at worst to minimal at best. As the trip distances have increased and the proximity from civilization has decreased, the amount of planning and preparation has necessarily needed to grow. In addition to a paper map, phone with mapping, and a watch… View Article
Sometimes the best piece of gear is on you don’t need. I’m relatively new to cowboy camping, but when it comes to fastpacking I’ve started forgoing a tent for the sake of weight and pack bulk. It isn’t really a romantic idea of doing it like the old days, but instead more of a practical… View Article
Like most outdoor sports, Fastpacking has developed enough to have a variety of specific gear to make outings more comfortable and enjoyable. For those of us with a background of backpacking and camping, starting to fastpack doesn’t really require any more gear (often requiring less) and in some ways is more of a mentality shift… View Article
When I’m feeling like watching fastpacking content, I tend to gravitate toward those primarily creating videos and films about trips rather than those about gear. Here are three of the creators I’ve enjoyed watching over the years: Jeff Pelletier (@JeffPelletier) Jeff is the current GOAT of Fastpacking Youtube; sort of a like if Rick Steves… View Article
My name is Stephen and I have found fastpacking to be a wonderful way to experience the wilderness. As a husband, dad, and business-owner it just isn’t currently feasible to head out backpacking for days on end. This has meant that packing light, moving fast, and covering larger daily distances across the local backcountry has… View Article