How I Pack for Fastpacking

[@ivarwb4115]

I'm never going to do anything even close to fastpacking, but I find your video very interesting! Always nice to hear someone with hands on experience talk about how to travel light in the mountains, and why they pick the gear they do. And it's very satisfying to see worn and dirty hiking gear! Then you know it's been used and abused, and the owner knows her/his equipment in and out. Already looking forward to your next video! Greetings from Norway :-)

[@JennyTough_]

Used and abused is 100% what my backpack would say if it could talk 😂

[@Peter-ri9ie]

Damn, this is inspirational! Too many years ago I was an arctic ranger and did trips like this with friends a couple of years afterwards. Then came college, kids and work… And now I find that fastpacking is a thing! I have binged your videos since I found your channel a couple of days ago. This weekend I’ll get in touch with some former colleagues and see what their plans are. Thanks a lot! 🙏🏻 Am looking forward to more!

[@kennethnimb2961]

Fantastic you are back.... allways inspirering to see you videos

[@JennyTough_]

Thanks so much Kenneth!

[@aishwaryanarangikar5501]

So glad to see you back Jenny. Was awaiting the new video eagerly.😊

[@JennyTough_]

Thank you!

[@bastiaanschaap]

Hi Jenny, so glad to see you hitting the trails again! Thank you for sharing this video with the kit details, I've been looking forward to it. You keep on being a badass inspiration, keep on rocking! 💪🏻

[@GruntProof]

Outstanding!

[@Toby10]

You are light in the journey of life 👍❤️

[@JennyTough_]

Thank you!

[@JackJack-xw7yq]

Hi Jenny. Thanks for this amazing vid. I got a selfish request. Would you be able to list down the gears individually and if’s not that much, links to where you got them? Thanks in advanced! Stay safe and healthy!

[@jstars103]

Hi Jenny, do you have a list of your gear mentioned in the video? I'm especially interested in your rain shell pants and sleeping bag :)

[@lostsoulparty]

You absolutely know you're stuff, love the kit setup and really impressed that you can fastpack for 23 days with just a 30L in the mountains. I'm really knew to fastpacking but can't wait to get started, fortunately I'm in the UK and will only be facing lows of around 6'c. Done a 1 nighter with a 10L pack but waiting for my 25L pack to arrive so I can do a multiday trip

[@SimplyCyclingtoursandrides]

Excellent video as always. Just read your book again. Hurry up with another lol! You are an inspiration.

[@JennyTough_]

Wow thank you! I'll try :)

[@GearTutorials]

Was thinking of commenting on your recent bike packing video to request this exact topic!! So glad you've posted this as I did my first wild camp over weekend and have the same montane backpack which was bursting full! Any idea how much your pack weighed? Love your content Jenny. Really inspires me! 🏕🏃‍♀️⛰

[@JennyTough_]

Thanks so much! Glad to hear you made your first trip :). I don't ever weigh my packs because I don't want to be depressed thinking about it 😂 . Thanks for your kind comment!

[@GearTutorials]

@@JennyTough_ haha. That sounds like a good philosophy actually! 🤔😂

[@adithyan_ai]

Awesome, wanted this video. Been thinking of doing fastpacking myself. You are inspiration Jenny, keep at it!

[@JennyTough_]

Thanks so much!

[@mistersmith158]

Loved the video and obviously a lot of thought and past experience went into you gear and packing lovely stuff Jenny

[@JennyTough_]

Thanks Michael! :)

[@mistersmith158]

@@JennyTough_ did you shoot more video for future posting on your recent rockies trip? I hope so. I had to smile couple of times on your camera shots like the waterfall filling your cup. all the best to you always

[@DevRunner]

Great video! As a road marathoner for the past 5 years, I've only just begun doing trail runs on easy days - I recently posted a virtual run through the woods - so much fun! Your post is very inspirational. As a fellow KZbinr, I love sharing my experiences and knowledge as well. I know how much goes into these videos! Keep posting - I just subscribed!

[@TheDeterminedRunner]

I find poles make a huge difference, thanks for sharing your pack Jenny 👍🏃

[@WyeExplorer]

You're super far out fastpacking the way you do Jenny. An inspiration! Great load out there. Mark

[@gckelly68able]

As always a great insight to what works. Maybe a sign of advancing years or advanced learning but my wee stove is going on more and more adventures ~ something very comforting about fresh summit brews.

[@filmic1]

I love the shoulder strap pockets on on your pack. Do you have a load-out file on Lighter Pack that you make public?

[@tommyslavic898]

Did you do the Atlas mountains solo? My dream is to fast pack the Urals. Have you been there? Your pace is unbelievable. I was light Infantry, did a lot of marching in mountains, deserts etc but something like this would have destroyed most of the Grunts I served with.

[@zarb88]

Looking forward to your rocky video

[@JennyTough_]

Thanks! I'll get on it...

[@notsearching]

Jenny - thanks for sharing. It's always a treat seeing a kit that's been put through its paces. I really appreciated the comments about considering the stove a safety item, it's a perspective I hadn't considered before. You mentioned bear bag hangs - have you tried the PCT style? I fairly recently learned about it and was surprised to see that there could be innovations in hanging food from a tree.

[@PhoenixGenesis]

What is the brand of your sleeping bag please? If I were to make a recommendation, I would include a 3 oz. Cuben fiber tarp to your kit. Very versatile piece that can be used to be less claustrophobic in your Bivy as well as a nice cover for your fastpack, poncho for you or ground cloth for a quick nap. In the Sierras, I also carry a small pencil sharpener to make shavings for campfires as well as to make stakes from sticks for my tarp. Hope this helps.

[@Pww642]

This is really great but how many meals did you fit in there? You only pulled out one. Seems like you’d need a lot more!

[@DarrenYee]

Thanks Jenny, I came across this video researching the Montane Trailblazer 30. Looks like a great fastpack option and I love your adventures. Just wondering if you had any input into the design and when might a version 2 of the pack come out. I can see there is some wear and tear on some of the mesh pocket on the side and the top lid does not look too water resistant. I appreciate your advice. Cheers from California!

[@JennyTough_]

Hey Darren! Thanks so much :). I do testing on the pack and feedback to the designer at Montane. I believe the upcoming version will be women's specific, but not much is changing! I did indeed wear out my mesh pockets, but that was mostly due to an incident in NZ when I had to drop my pack when I got stuck on a scramble. I think my bag has nearly 2000km on it now so I'm pretty happy!

[@DarrenYee]

@@JennyTough_ Thanks for the update. I appreciate the feedback

[@Jennifer.4]

Great video as always. Any idea when the womens version might be released?

[@NameisLeon]

Great video, thanks for sharing.

[@walktherockies-withzach.3125]

Awesome stuff Jenny, what was your final base weight for this kit load out?

[@Foxr6]

Excellent break down! I have this pack coming and I'm excited to put it to use here in Newfoundland on the East Coast Trail! Does the be free filter and flask fit in the front strap pocket 🤔 All the best stay safe 🙏

[@saunamchan2908]

23 days!? Any issues with your down kit getting wet? Great video topic by the way! There seems to be a lack of fastpacking how-to's and related content on KZbin.

[@JennyTough_]

Thanks so much! No, I keep my down in a dry bag to keep it out. I also use hydrophobic down so it’s no issue if it does get wet! Thanks for your comment :)

[@barbarafitzgerald127]

Great video! How much did your pack weigh? Did you wear regular trail runners? Gortex?

[@desirees2122]

Dear Jenny, thanks a lot for your video! Greatings from Germany 🙂 Could you please tell me the name/ brand of your sleeping mattress? I have never seen such a light version before. Thank you 😀

[@justrione]

Thank you very much for your information. What was the food you dehydrated? What was your mileage per day in the Rockys? Your adventures inside me. Thank you😃

[@benjaminrosephotography3510]

Thanks for a great video. I am really keen to go this way and get away from the heavy 15+kg pack walks. I am keen to do lots of Fastpacking trips here in NZ. Can I ask your view on the Montane trailblazer vs something like the Ultimate Direction Fastpack 30L? Thanks for the inspiration to make the move to lightweight hiking 🙂 Cheers Bryan Wellignton NZ

[@gordonshaw1975]

Good editing. Bloody knee kinda stayed with me too long. It amazes me how folk find such amazing gear. Who knew you could get a cold weather sleeping bag that works when wet and folds down to the size of a wet wipe? We'll done on surviving the Rockys, I thought a bear was going to eat you...you're probably too fast for them.

[@DarrylCK]

Great video. What is the make of your waterproof jacket? I am starting to build out a multi-day hiking/bikepacking kit and agree with you that waterproofs are the most important item.

[@chantelwent1224]

Thanks for the insights 👏🏻✨. Can I ask the make/model of your sleeping bag? 🙏🏻

[@andy-mm2no]

Thanks you for another great video. Can I ask what camera do you use? Your footage is always amazing.

[@matriks5911]

Jenny comes back! Yeah! 😀

[@RocketmanRadford]

Quick question Jenny. I'm considering buying the Montane Trailblazer. I usually take two waterbottles and have them in outer pockets for easy access. You had bladders and a bottle inside the bag. Isn't that a pain stopping to drink all the time? Also you don't use a camelbak set-up? Thanks for the video and advice!

[@VarangianOblast]

Is the sleeping -12 Fahrenheit or Celsius? :O that's a lot, what was it?

[@matthewgresty7348]

Recently discovered your content having stumbled across "Fastpacking" - had no idea there was a name for it! I have a question for you, since you're the seasoned veteran here: I plan to fastpack across GR10 in the Pyrenees and also the Pennine Way. Both trails are roughly 250-260 miles long so I'm looking at 10-14ish days each. I'm happy to take minimal gear so would you say the 30L or the 44L Trailblazer would be more suitable? Of course there's plenty of factors that need to be considered but I'd love to hear your thoughts :) Loving the content!

[@federicotheironlyportrait]

Really cool video! I'm wondering how you carried food & fuel, as I'm heading to Tierra del Fuego and I'll need to be self-suficient for 21 days :)

[@hamiltonwhite7479]

Jenny can you give a recommendation on the brands/models of sleeping bags and bivy that you used? As a relatively thin fastpacker/ultrarunner (male), I'm looking for something just like what you've packed for this trip. Thanks!!

[@bastiaanschaap]

The bivy Jenny used is the Interstellar from Outdoor Research

[@StefanChristoph42]

Hi Jenny, great video, very inspiring. Which size of the pack are you using? Is it the 44l or do you manage to stuff all the gear into a 30l pack?

[@crookedarrow3535]

Thanks for the peek into your system! Where did you get the mylar bags?

[@jeffschroeder886]

GDT? That's my fav trail. Did you do Waterton to Robson?

[@gasken2182]

You on strava? Would love to see the routes/stats. You don't really seem like you'd be bothered, but i'm sure i'm not the only one... What's the pack weight?

[@sdnalyam]

What model pack is that. Do you find the treated down works?. I have some non treated down and was thinking of treating them with Nikwax down proof or something similar. Any recommendations.

[@JennyTough_]

Thanks! It's a Montane Trailblazer 30L. I looooove hydrophobic down. I retreated everything with Nikwax before starting this journey and was so glad I did!

[@hugosvenstedt]

How do you deal with not getting dehydrated at the end of the day and what about your sweaty clothes? Do you wash every day?

[@NordicNaturalist]

Awesome video. what backpack is it?

[@inkjob12]

What pack is this ?...the 44L or 30 L....? Great video...

[@levans9955]

I’ve seen you use that pack in a few of your videos. Is it the same individual bag that has lasted all that time or have you had multiple of the same bag?

[@JennyTough_]

Same one! But I got bear spray on it recently so it's going to need some very heavy-duty washing to be used again...

[@levans9955]

@@JennyTough_ that's pretty impressive for such a light weight bag!

[@microadventurist3843]

Hi Jenny, can you please give the name of your bivy tent? Thank you.

[@EverythingWasGreat]

It looks like a Outdoor research helium bivy.

[@DaveGregoryParamedic]

Hi. Have you got a kit list? What was your all up weight?

[@JMJC1]

Hi, I have a few questions. How do you finance your trips? Where are you from, as I hear a slight Irish accent? How are the professional pics taken on your Instagram if you are travelling solo? Thanks in advance.

[@DeniM-cv2ro]

Is this the Trailblazer 30l ?

[@iansellers1251]

Sponsored by Montane or just a fan?

[@balluvns]

Goooooooooooooooooood

[@Peter-ri9ie]

How much does this weigh in total?

[@gravel1brevet2campinghocke27]

💛💚💜💘🥰👍 대단하다...awesome...

[@keagancarson6371]

I guess it is pretty randomly asking but do anyone know a good place to watch newly released movies online ?

[@harperkarsyn7402]

@Keagan Carson i watch on flixzone. Just google for it =)

[@westonemmett1807]

@Harper Karsyn yea, have been using flixzone for months myself :D

[@keagancarson6371]

@Harper Karsyn Thanks, signed up and it seems to work =) I really appreciate it!!

[@harperkarsyn7402]

@Keagan Carson You are welcome :D

[@Dampflanze]

That looks harmful for your joints running with a backpack even a light packed one. Don´t you miss out on the scenery running ? Running downhill how does your feet cope with movement inside the shoe or is that all nothing to worry about ? Tough and brave you are.

[@JennyTough_]

Thanks! Well, no it isn't hard on my joints - I keep the weight down, I'm running on trails, and, most importantly, I'm trained for it! I actually started running in order to slow down and take in more (than cycling) and I don't feel like it goes too fast. Not the way I run anyway 😂