Fastpacking - What's in My Pack

A tour of what's in my pack for an 80+ mile, 3-day fastpacking trip in Olympic National Park.
Gear details see: alpenflo.com/journal/whats-in-my-fastpack
Trip Report see: alpenflo.com/journal/dose-doe

[@gorgan420]

This is some awesome gear! Thanks for putting this video together!

[@alpenflo_]

You're welcome - glad you enjoyed it.

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

Can you please keep these videos coming. It’s hard to find anyone who does fast packing.

[@alpenflo_]

Thanks for the feedback. I have some more fastpacking how-to info on my website here: alpenflo.com/tools, maybe those will help?

[@michaellorenzen8200]

I'll be using my fast pack to do some slow hiking

[@eleanoreadams]

Damn, your kit is like Felix the Cat's magic bag - you got everything in that pack!

[@elenaivas1136]

Thank you for an interesting and useful video.

[@alpenflo_]

You’re welcome, Elena, glad you enjoyed it.

[@superchimp]

Please make a video covering your cookset in more detail. There is stuff there I haven't seen before and it looks like an excellent setup. If you provide enough info I might track them down to recreate it.

[@ContraIsBased]

great gear dump,you should do more

[@scentybeast9531]

Cool to have the double pockets, not enough makers do the double pockets in front

[@Longtack55]

Aarn packs were pioneers of the front strap pockets. Kiwi/Aussie of course 😉

[@corleyoutdoors2887]

Excellent!

[@stuartsteele9984]

Your waistbelt if not located a few inches below your navel will reduce your breathing capacity by about 25%, valuable for ascents and speed. Your shoulder straps are located over your shoulder area, not your trapezius muscles, limiting your freedom of motion for greater speed, endurance and reduced fatigue. Your spine is the center of torso rotation and upper structural support where your heaviest items should be located to significantly reduce gear/backpack swinging which generates fatigue, waste motion, reduced speed and endurance. As a result the water bottles location generate swaying which expends your energy with each step taken. If your overall weight is 20 lbs or less than you wouldn't need your waistbelt to reduce swaying - energy consuming motion. Water is normally the heaviest item stored. You should consider placing your water at the center of your backpack with tubing and bite valve for on the go drinking,

[@josephleister9198]

Thanks....

[@ewoksalot]

I find it interesting you've got your rain pants tucked away inside a bag inside another bag... but no judgment - just interesting. Thanks for sharing!

[@alpenflo_]

The forecast was clear so I was just using them in the evenings. Even if it is raining, I generally stay warm enough in mild temps without pants. If the weather was colder/wetter, I'd pack them in the outer stretch pocket.

[@scentybeast9531]

Neat little bag. Looks like it rides a little low on the shoulders though? The Rab bags were also very impressive to me

[@alpenflo_]

I found it to ride comfortably. I've used a lot of backpacks, but only this and the Salomon XA35 for fastpacks, so I don't have all that much to compare it to.

[@CesarGonzalezRFMonk]

Garmin inreach is not a PLB. PLB have better signal but less features

[@nickgreenemail]

I’m surprised it carried the weight okay .. advice I keep getting is to get a framed pack for that sort of weight (considering food, water, camera) You found it okay with just the pad?

[@steverogers7611]

I am down the cook set, camera, smaller med kit, I like that rain kit mine is heavier, my mattress is short xres

[@citizenphaid1880]

How did you find the robustness of the side zipper when the pack is full. I’ve heard someone mention the stitching was coming apart for them?

[@z0uLess]

Cut the pouches and just one ziplock bag for small stuff and one large garbage pag to waterproof the whole pack. Also, get a smaller cup ;). Check out gear swifts. I bought my bamboo mini-toothbrush there and they also got a really nice little scalpel tool with needle and a thread that is superlight. Make sure you have patches to repair tears.

[@rorycampbell6234]

Hi, looks good. We have a fastpackher 30 arriving for my wife any day now. I'm wondering what weight you carried? Also a bit worried about all the weight on the shoulders.

[@alpenflo_]

Good question. I haven't weighed the pack but with water and food (I should) but I'd guess it's somewhere around 15 lbs. You will want to pack somewhat light, but I find it comfortable to carry everything on my shoulders and don't miss the support of a waist belt.

[@guanjiao1708]

支持持续更新不错

[@simonjohnson7025]

I have a very similar setup but I prefer the Salomon fast packing 35L

[@alpenflo_]

Nice! I have the Salomon XA 35 and like it as well. I prefer the UD Fastpack's shape (packs easier), back panel (breathes better), and construction (heavier duty, though likely a bit heavier). Just my 2 cents.

[@simonjohnson7025]

@@alpenflo_ the roll top looks like you could stuff a lot more than the Salomon as well.

[@lxqles]

Awesom gear althou i defenetly dont have the money for all of this expensive stuff😂😂

[@yuriklaver4639]

What temperatures are you facing? - 5 to + 25?

[@northern_yankee]

Like this pack but I've had side zippers fail and that one feature kills this pack for me.

[@mgpBLARG]

80lb braided fishing line is lighter than paracord and does the same job.

[@yuriklaver4639]

And where is your shelter?

[@kissarmy1093]

No powerbank , cords for your phone or i missed it?

[@alpenflo_]

No power bank or other charger. I leave my phone in airplane mode and it easily lasts for a three day trip (photos and occasional navigation). For trips that require off-trail navigation where I need to use a navigation aid frequently, I carry a paper mapset and compass.

[@billmartin4602]

What route did you take for your 80 mile hike?

[@alpenflo_]

Full route and writeup here: alpenflo.com/journal/dose-doe

[@Andy-Mesa]

Where did you hike? Olympic requires bear canisters everywhere I've been, nor do they allow alcohol stoves.

[@alpenflo_]

You can find a full writeup of the trip here: alpenflo.com/journal/dose-doe Olympic does not require bear canisters at camps that have bear wires and both our camps had them. I'm not aware of any regulations prohibiting alcohol stoves in the park.

[@paulhester1904]

draping that sleeping bag over your head will lead to moisture build up in the bag FYI

[@alpenflo_]

That's true if you breath into the bag. It's easy and comfortable to mitigate the moisture buildup by breathing out the side of the bag.

[@4-SeasonNature]

No ditty bag?

[@alpenflo_]

Look a little closer John, the ditty bag holds the cribbage set among other things.

[@steven7169]

You need to sort out the sound on you video.

[@CatatonicLover]

in a bear area. if you pack your food inside your backpack, everything in your pack will have a food scent to animals. you may hang your food and animals that come thru camp may not ever get your food. but they will sniff around your tent. And hopefully they've had a meal recently and dont bother you

[@marcomaiano]

Where do you carry your food in a backpack trip?

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

@@marcomaiano you use helium balloons and float it

[@CatatonicLover]

@@marcomaiano there are harnesses you can purchase that can make it easier to strap to the outside of your pack. in canada there arnt many backpacking trails especally in ontario. it is more common to canoe and portage between lakes.

[@CatatonicLover]

@Bri Sul well here in canada food is a little more scarce for bears. theres not as much garbage lining our highways to keep them fed. especally when you factor in that canada has 30x more brown bears than the lower states do. anyways enjoy the "beartooth" mountains. hopefully you didnt jinx your self.

[@rschreck876]

You obviously have never heard of a Loksak. Very common to carry food, inside your pack, where it belongs, in bear country.

[@Jrshuffles]

The title should be called really fast video of backpacking

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

What evernew alcohol setup is that

[@alpenflo_]

My stove kit is the Trail Designs Ti-Tri with Evernew 600mL ultralight pot. Trail Designs sells the whole kit which is how I purchased it. I have some more info on the gear in the video and a link to the stove on my website here: alpenflo.com/journal/whats-in-my-fastpack

[@nicoleandjoshbaldwin4228]

@@alpenflo_ fantastic thank you

[@MrAlexDavid]

This pack looks awfully similar to the Montane Trailblazer 44.

[@user-xt5qb2yr6x]

This pack looks better with stretchy side pockets for water bottles that's lacking on the trailblazer

[@MrAlexDavid]

@@user-xt5qb2yr6x Well, they are there, just not so stretchy. But I think the trailblazer side zippered pockets are one of its best features. and the harness system... And yes, this pack looks very similar. Is it better looking, maybe, who cares though. personally I choose gear based on it's functionality and not appearense.

[@craigbernthal7388]

Base weight?

[@alpenflo_]

Good question. I've never weighed it, but would estimate it's in the 10-12 pound range.

[@Hassingerjeff]

I thought you HAD to use a bear cannister in ONP?

[@alpenflo_]

Not if the campsites you're staying at have a bear wire (food hanging system). See links to Olympic NP wilderness trip planner and other resources in the trip report here: alpenflo.com/journal/dose-doe

[@Hassingerjeff]

Good to know! I've done limited backpacking in ONP and just dislike having to pack my BV450 when I can avoid it Appreciate the reply and of course the content

[@alpenflo_]

@@Hassingerjeff You're welcome. I'm with you, I like to avoid carrying a bear canister if possible. I prefer an Ursak (kevlar bag) with scent liner for bear country. Unfortunately, Ursaks aren't approved for use in National Parks so you're stuck with a bear canister or park-provided food hang system.

[@bgwalkin]

Bags in bags in bags ultralight nah

[@alpenflo_]

See my other reply RE stuff sacks. I don't really consider myself ultralight, I just like trying to go light enough to enjoy movement.

[@blumchristian6775]

I have it,good bag but will not buy it again....

[@foggs]

Could probably save a reasonable amount of weight by ditching some of those stuff sacks

[@user-xt5qb2yr6x]

Russian doll syndrome going on 😅😭

[@alpenflo_]

The stuff sacks I use are silnylon or tyvek and quite light. I like keeping my sleeping bag in a light waterproof stuff sack as it's critical to keep it dry. As for the others, I find the minimal added weight worthwhile to make organization easier. It's not a perfect system, though, always looking for improvements.

[@alpenflo_]

It's like Christmas every time you get to camp.

[@foggs]

@@alpenflo_ ha!

[@NathanHassall]

fast pack 30 needs to come in a neutral color like black and without the terrible looking "ULTIMATE DIRECTION" written on the front. Those are deal breakers and its amazing the company can't see how ugly/unnecessary it is,