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Bivvy bags

Bivvy bags are another lightweight option and provide a fully waterproof tube into which you put your sleeping bag. Some also provide a bug screen that goes over your face. You could use this set-up in lieu of all other shelters, but always look for a bivvy bag with breathable fabric, otherwise you may have an issue with moisture from inside the bivvy soaking your sleeping bag.

Head torch

The head torch you should take on a fastpacking trip will depend on how you plan to use it. If you will be doing any night running and hiking, you’ll need something with a powerful output for route-finding and good vision on the trail. Something less powerful and lighter may be sufficient if you are just using it at camp or at your accommodation. Always consider carrying spare batteries.

Top tip

Always carry a head torch on a fastpacking trip, in case you make slower progress than planned and accidentally end up on a trail in the dark or fading light.

Running poles

In mountainous terrain, running poles help enormously with the climbing and technical descents. They reduce effort and impact and help when you’re getting tired. They are also useful for crossing rivers and for testing marshy ground, to see how deep bogs are. There are lightweight poles on the market designed specifically for runners, which can be folded down easily.