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Top tips

 Start early each day. This provides contingency in case something unexpected happens, like getting lost or encountering poor weather.

 Make sure you know what weather conditions are likely. Are afternoon thunderstorms common in the region you’re planning to fastpack in? Will there be snow and ice on a high pass? Ensure you know how to deal with these situations.

 Build your experience by trying fastpacking on shorter trips before attempting long-distance routes. Learn as you go and build skills and confidence.

 Fastpacking means going fast and light, but without compromising safety. Never omit essential clothes and equipment for the conditions, no matter how light you’d like your pack to be.

 Take a charged phone and avoid using it apart from in emergencies.

 Ideally, go fastpacking in company.

 Leave your itinerary with someone at home. Make sure someone knows where you are going to be and when you should be expected to return, especially if you are travelling solo.

 Plan for emergencies and have exit points planned along your route so that, if necessary, you can get out safely.