Читать книгу Fastpacking. Multi-day running adventures: tips, stories and route ideas онлайн

34 страница из 59

How to get started

It’s a good idea to start with a simple overnight trip, for example running a circuit close to home that includes an overnight stay, or an out-and-back route. You could take the train somewhere and then run back to your start. Short trips allow you to build up experience of back-to-back running days while carrying a pack.

The UK’s national trails are a great way to try fastpacking and generally these aren’t technically difficult or very mountainous. You could opt to use a baggage service to move your gear and this would let you get used to running longer distances over consecutive days, before carrying the weight of a heavier pack.

What to take

The contents of my rucksack for two weeks in the Italian Alps

Obviously, what you carry will depend on the type of trip you’re doing, whether you’re camping or running between accommodation, but the key principle in fastpacking is to travel as light as possible. A heavy pack will make it both uncomfortable and impossible to run. But you should never compromise on safety – you need the right gear to take care of yourself and to be prepared for the likely conditions. Carry exactly what you need to be safe and happy, and nothing more. A full suggested kit list is provided in Appendix B.