Fastpacking Pack – Mountain Dog Adventures

Finding a Fastpack: The Shortlist

April 25, 2019July 29, 2020 by Sara Quackenbush, posted in Gear

Using all of my criteria (outlined here) I made a short list of packs that may work for my fastpacking experiment this summer. The Running Specific Option Yama Mountain Gear Sassafrass Fastpack On paper, this looks like the perfect pack. The right size, shape, closure, shape, features, suspension. It is a touch heavy, but that … Continue reading Finding a Fastpack: The Shortlist

Finding a Fastpack: The Search

April 24, 2019April 25, 2019 by Sara Quackenbush, posted in Gear

If I am going to give this fastpacking thing a go, I am going to need a new pack. Much to my dismay my very favourite hiking pack, the Osprey Tempest 40L, just doesn't run very well. I need a pack that can hold my gear, and not bounce while running. This means I am … Continue reading Finding a Fastpack: The Search