Thanks for this. An alternative super lightweight sleeping bag is the SOL Escape survival bivy.. it's designed to be an emergency survival sleeping bag but I have at times used it inside a sleeping bag and on it's own as part of a lightweight sleep system. It has heat reflective space blanket material, weighs almost nothing and takes hardly any room, perfect for summer.
Usually relying on a mylar emergency bivy alone isn't something I try to do in the mountains, except in emergency situations. Using basically a VBL in summer conditions (let alone winter) may not be something I'm comfortable professing about, given you can really screw that up if you don't know what you're doing!
Also I think just as a bigger guy, my gear just had a bit more volume to it so a 40 makes sense. The 40 is going to be just a little heavier, but you gain that flexibility in storage capacity.
@@TheLongRanger I hear ya. I'm 6'3 so I'm sure I can use the space, but still want something to fit nice and tight for the runs, Something for 2-3 days, including ultralight tent and sleeping bag.
Great video. At 69 I won't be running much but this gives me a lot of great ideas to help with my pack and perhaps to pick up the pace with shorter stops! Thanks!
@@alexbond25 they work with Tailwind. I actually make my own straw part that can fit any bottle you want. Go to hardware store and buy tubing and a rubber grommet that fits. Cut cap and fit in tube. Might have to make a very small hole for air exchange. Works well and costs about $1 per straw. Just bring a regular cap for shaking and mixing.
@@lancesmith1970 oh my mistake, I was thinking you said straw, you meant the type of water filters that screw onto the top of the bottle like the BeFree, I don't think those work with powders. I see what you mean now though
I'm preeeeeetty fast and loose with food storage on my trips, but I'm usually above treeline (so no trees to hang from!), and away from most critters, except the odd mouse. If I'm in an area where there's a rule about using a bear canister, I would have to use a different pack than something as small as this 45L pack for sure - there's just not enough space for a bear canister and everything else I need to bring.
Hey man, appreciate the video and blog post as I'm only just getting into fastpacking in the UK. What do you think to that UD 40L fastpack? I see they're out now and looks like they haven't changed anything since your prototype. I'm on the fence as to whether to get the 30L or 40L, but after seeing your comment on the blog," I’d rather now just run with a pack with slightly more volume that’s slightly less dense overall", to help your down sleeping bag last longer, has really helped me decide on the 40L I think. Cheers.
I'm really digging the 40 and I've been super lucky to have been able to use it and the prototypes leading up to it for a good while now! I see no difference in my last prototype and what they're releasing - in fact: what I have was what they used for many of the photo shoots you see. The designers do so many iterations with the manufacturer to get everything *just right*. One of the best features of these packs is that roll top so you can really cinch things down to avoid gear bouncing around and yeah: your sleeping bag is a great tool to help counter any of that jostling. If I had the 30 and the 40, most likely I'd reach for the 40 everytime, provided it's not just an overnighter.
Hey there! Sorry I was out in the mountains. To answer your question... YES! It certainly is! If you haven't already, subscribe to the channel, and I'll try to do a more thorough review of all the features of the new Fastpack 40.
Yes, the UD Fastpacks do have an inner pocket/sleeve to put a water bladder in. I believe you can route the hose nozzle through a flap of fabric that comes out of the strap.
Usually. The Garmin inReach's job (for me) is as a live tracker and if needed emergency device. Any other GPS device - and that could just be my phone, is what I use for navigation or recording the route. That way, I can keep the inReach tucked away and safe, losing my phone/GPS device doesn't mean I lose all the important functionality of the inReach Mini, and both can be charged separately.
That's a Sea to Summit bladder - not sure if they still sell it, but they have some new models that are super tough that I use - this 4 liter one has survived me, which is something! seatosummitusa.com/products/watercell-x
Your spine is the center of your torso rotation. Your hips rotate about half of your upper torso. Your pack rotates with your torso thrusting gear loads higher up and at the outsides of the pack. Therefore, your heaviest gear normally water should be lowest center of your pack and lightest outside and high in and outside of your pack - simple bio-mechanics to increase your speed, comfort, endurance and fatigue reduction.
In this example, after part of the sleep system (which is pretty compressed down), it's food for the days ahead that are stored at the bottom of the pack. As far as weight is concerned,.it's going to be one of the heaviest items in your packs. I wouldn't store water in the absolute bottom of the pack, as its oftentimes needed and retrieving it is one of those time-consuming tasks, so keep it somewhere convenient.
@@TheLongRanger Justin, the solution with your water is to put it at the center bottom of your pack and add a tubing and bite valve kit thus on the go hydration, no stopping unless preferred, minimizing thrusting, increasing speed, endurance, comfort and reducing fatigue. Bottles stored at the front side shoulder straps is also a poor solution as it is in front, off center and on the other side of your spine.
@@ULperformance I personally try not to use a bladder at all. I really can't remember the last time I used one with a a hose - it has got to be > 8 years, I hated the sloshing sound more than anything. And they're more trouble then they're worth as I find most bladders are easily damaged. I've only found one (really) brand/model of bladder that's been able to last me more than a season. A cheap, replaceable bottle has saved me a ton of money/annoyance. The only time I use bladders while on the go, I usually am sourcing water from snow and again it's nice to have easy access to it. The rest of the time, a liter or two easily accessible in a outer pocket is good enough to get me to the next water source if I find I'm not on a ridge all day. I also have never had a problem with bottles up front or the added 1.25 pounds from that 20 ounces of water, be it on a fast 50k, or a 7 day trip. Could be that I have a very developed and strong back- who knows?
i am more a walker than a runer, but i dont like it that my backpack shakes whan i run a bit. do you think its beter for my to go for a normal pack, frame or not
The green pack on the video itself is the new UD Fastpack 40. ultimatedirection.com/fastpack-40/ The red/orange pack is an old Fastpack 45, just the color way is one of a kind - it’s a factory sample so they just used whatever they had on hand.
It's a prototype, but not sure at all what the final product will be. Oftentimes, the prototypes I get change radically from the final product (esp. the colorways)
THanks! Only video or review at all of the 40L. I just bought one. No idea if it was the right choice but hey...looks like you are making good use of it!
Oh yeah - I use it for all my outdoor adventures - did this with it! justinsimoni.com/vanishing-point-milner-to-berthoud-pass-traverse-continental-divide/
It certainly can seem hyper-vigilant (and it is!), but in the terrain I'm on, if you lose something, there's no backtracking to find it. When I'm on 20+ hours into a day, my mind usually goes to mush, so having everything packed the same way, all the time makes it one less thing to think about with anything higher than my lizard brain. Also I should share the story about losing a whole sleeping bag one time (and recently!) .
Dunno! You can see a similar setup to the above in this breakdown (including a spreadsheet of everything): justinsimoni.com/sangre-de-cristo-range-traverse/gear-list/
What's fast about fastpacking? Is the guy in the fast lane going faster or just plain burning out like a light bulb? Runny on rock Laden trails makes no good sense and running extra weight on your spine is stupid. Neither your back, knees, or ankles will stand the test of time and you will hobble like a lame Popeye when you grow old. The tortoise gets the hare.
What I've already accomplished isn't something I fear the old man I am to became has any chance to do anyways. I will hobble about regardless. One can spend their time better than digging in this dirt.To the garret should go the young poet.
@@TheLongRanger your joints only have so much mileage so why rattle and jar them so your old age hiking suspension becomes dubious. The one who wins is the one who still summits at 78.
@@TheLongRanger Fastpacking on rock is like running barefooted on concrete. In time it will take its effect. Toe and heel impact will take its toll. Toe going downhill and heel going both ways not to mention the knees going downhill.
I'd love to watch someone fastpack up the rock slabs and over the scree slope to Smith and Morris Lakes in the Trinity Alps. Then they can fastpack up Sawtooth Peak for a chaser. 😂
Thanks for this. An alternative super lightweight sleeping bag is the SOL Escape survival bivy.. it's designed to be an emergency survival sleeping bag but I have at times used it inside a sleeping bag and on it's own as part of a lightweight sleep system. It has heat reflective space blanket material, weighs almost nothing and takes hardly any room, perfect for summer.
Usually relying on a mylar emergency bivy alone isn't something I try to do in the mountains, except in emergency situations. Using basically a VBL in summer conditions (let alone winter) may not be something I'm comfortable professing about, given you can really screw that up if you don't know what you're doing!
Thanks a lot for the video! Great help to decide wether or not to go with the 30 or 40L option. Although I'm style undecided...
Also I think just as a bigger guy, my gear just had a bit more volume to it so a 40 makes sense. The 40 is going to be just a little heavier, but you gain that flexibility in storage capacity.
@@TheLongRanger I hear ya. I'm 6'3 so I'm sure I can use the space, but still want something to fit nice and tight for the runs, Something for 2-3 days, including ultralight tent and sleeping bag.
Great video. At 69 I won't be running much but this gives me a lot of great ideas to help with my pack and perhaps to pick up the pace with shorter stops! Thanks!
I really like bottles with a straw as u can drink and keep going vs pulling out the bottle.
I don't think those usually work with a drink powder like tailwind though, right?
@@alexbond25 they work with Tailwind. I actually make my own straw part that can fit any bottle you want. Go to hardware store and buy tubing and a rubber grommet that fits. Cut cap and fit in tube. Might have to make a very small hole for air exchange. Works well and costs about $1 per straw. Just bring a regular cap for shaking and mixing.
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In this video u can see the bottles in the cheap pack I used for this FKT.
@@lancesmith1970 oh my mistake, I was thinking you said straw, you meant the type of water filters that screw onto the top of the bottle like the BeFree, I don't think those work with powders. I see what you mean now though
Super well made video!
Inspiring, always! How do you store your food at night when sleeping? Bear safety, marmot/pika's chewing into your pack, etc.?
I'm preeeeeetty fast and loose with food storage on my trips, but I'm usually above treeline (so no trees to hang from!), and away from most critters, except the odd mouse. If I'm in an area where there's a rule about using a bear canister, I would have to use a different pack than something as small as this 45L pack for sure - there's just not enough space for a bear canister and everything else I need to bring.
Great instructional - thanks.
Hey man, appreciate the video and blog post as I'm only just getting into fastpacking in the UK. What do you think to that UD 40L fastpack? I see they're out now and looks like they haven't changed anything since your prototype. I'm on the fence as to whether to get the 30L or 40L, but after seeing your comment on the blog," I’d rather now just run with a pack with slightly more volume that’s slightly less dense overall", to help your down sleeping bag last longer, has really helped me decide on the 40L I think. Cheers.
I'm really digging the 40 and I've been super lucky to have been able to use it and the prototypes leading up to it for a good while now! I see no difference in my last prototype and what they're releasing - in fact: what I have was what they used for many of the photo shoots you see. The designers do so many iterations with the manufacturer to get everything *just right*.
One of the best features of these packs is that roll top so you can really cinch things down to avoid gear bouncing around and yeah: your sleeping bag is a great tool to help counter any of that jostling. If I had the 30 and the 40, most likely I'd reach for the 40 everytime, provided it's not just an overnighter.
Pretty set on getting one of these packs. Just one question, is the back pad removable?
Hey there! Sorry I was out in the mountains. To answer your question... YES! It certainly is! If you haven't already, subscribe to the channel, and I'll try to do a more thorough review of all the features of the new Fastpack 40.
I am trying to fit in the 20 liter version of this pack for overnighters
Did I miss your sleeping system? I saw the sleeping bag... What about the shelter & sleeping pad?
It's the first thing that gets plopped in there @ 1:25
Hi, i'm looking to buy this pack. But can't finde any info if it has an internal pocket for water bladder and a hole for the tube ?
Yes, the UD Fastpacks do have an inner pocket/sleeve to put a water bladder in. I believe you can route the hose nozzle through a flap of fabric that comes out of the strap.
So you have a Garmin inreach and a seperate GPS?
Usually. The Garmin inReach's job (for me) is as a live tracker and if needed emergency device. Any other GPS device - and that could just be my phone, is what I use for navigation or recording the route. That way, I can keep the inReach tucked away and safe, losing my phone/GPS device doesn't mean I lose all the important functionality of the inReach Mini, and both can be charged separately.
What type of water reservoir is that? Definitely looks tough.
That's a Sea to Summit bladder - not sure if they still sell it, but they have some new models that are super tough that I use - this 4 liter one has survived me, which is something! seatosummitusa.com/products/watercell-x
Your spine is the center of your torso rotation. Your hips rotate about half of your upper torso. Your pack rotates with your torso thrusting gear loads higher up and at the outsides of the pack. Therefore, your heaviest gear normally water should be lowest center of your pack and lightest outside and high in and outside of your pack - simple bio-mechanics to increase your speed, comfort, endurance and fatigue reduction.
In this example, after part of the sleep system (which is pretty compressed down), it's food for the days ahead that are stored at the bottom of the pack. As far as weight is concerned,.it's going to be one of the heaviest items in your packs. I wouldn't store water in the absolute bottom of the pack, as its oftentimes needed and retrieving it is one of those time-consuming tasks, so keep it somewhere convenient.
@@TheLongRanger Justin, the solution with your water is to put it at the center bottom of your pack and add a tubing and bite valve kit thus on the go hydration, no stopping unless preferred, minimizing thrusting, increasing speed, endurance, comfort and reducing fatigue. Bottles stored at the front side shoulder straps is also a poor solution as it is in front, off center and on the other side of your spine.
@@ULperformance I personally try not to use a bladder at all. I really can't remember the last time I used one with a a hose - it has got to be > 8 years, I hated the sloshing sound more than anything. And they're more trouble then they're worth as I find most bladders are easily damaged. I've only found one (really) brand/model of bladder that's been able to last me more than a season. A cheap, replaceable bottle has saved me a ton of money/annoyance. The only time I use bladders while on the go, I usually am sourcing water from snow and again it's nice to have easy access to it. The rest of the time, a liter or two easily accessible in a outer pocket is good enough to get me to the next water source if I find I'm not on a ridge all day. I also have never had a problem with bottles up front or the added 1.25 pounds from that 20 ounces of water, be it on a fast 50k, or a 7 day trip. Could be that I have a very developed and strong back- who knows?
i am more a walker than a runer, but i dont like it that my backpack shakes whan i run a bit. do you think its beter for my to go for a normal pack, frame or not
It was very helpful.
Danke aus Costa Rica das ein super video
What reservoir is that?
It's this one: seatosummit.com/products/pack-tap
Where did you get this exact backpack?
The green pack on the video itself is the new UD Fastpack 40.
ultimatedirection.com/fastpack-40/
The red/orange pack is an old Fastpack 45, just the color way is one of a kind - it’s a factory sample so they just used whatever they had on hand.
@@TheLongRanger thank you :)
Is this pack from a new UD fastpack line? I heard there are new ones potentially out in 2021 and this looks like it. Can you confirm or deny?
It's a prototype, but not sure at all what the final product will be. Oftentimes, the prototypes I get change radically from the final product (esp. the colorways)
The Fastpack 40 has been released! Looks to be identical:
ultimatedirection.com/fastpack-40/
THanks! Only video or review at all of the 40L. I just bought one. No idea if it was the right choice but hey...looks like you are making good use of it!
Oh yeah - I use it for all my outdoor adventures - did this with it! justinsimoni.com/vanishing-point-milner-to-berthoud-pass-traverse-continental-divide/
@@TheLongRanger What! That is an AMAZING route. Nicely done!
You seem to be very worried about losing gear/leaving it behind. Is that common for you or something you encounter often? Just wondering.
It certainly can seem hyper-vigilant (and it is!), but in the terrain I'm on, if you lose something, there's no backtracking to find it. When I'm on 20+ hours into a day, my mind usually goes to mush, so having everything packed the same way, all the time makes it one less thing to think about with anything higher than my lizard brain. Also I should share the story about losing a whole sleeping bag one time (and recently!)
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@@TheLongRanger Please do, that sounds like a 'wonderful' story. The worst I ever managed was to leave my rain fly 4 miles behind.
@@pizzarune5 oh don't worry, footage is in the queue!
What is your total weight minus water and food?
Dunno! You can see a similar setup to the above in this breakdown (including a spreadsheet of everything): justinsimoni.com/sangre-de-cristo-range-traverse/gear-list/
@@TheLongRanger perfect, thank you
HOLY COW did you see the bunny rabbit
You forgot to pack sunscreen
lol never! there’s sunscreen hooked onto my keychain!
What's fast about fastpacking? Is the guy in the fast lane going faster or just plain burning out like a light bulb? Runny on rock Laden trails makes no good sense and running extra weight on your spine is stupid. Neither your back, knees, or ankles will stand the test of time and you will hobble like a lame Popeye when you grow old. The tortoise gets the hare.
What I've already accomplished isn't something I fear the old man I am to became has any chance to do anyways. I will hobble about regardless. One can spend their time better than digging in this dirt.To the garret should go the young poet.
@@TheLongRanger your joints only have so much mileage so why rattle and jar them so your old age hiking suspension becomes dubious. The one who wins is the one who still summits at 78.
@@TheLongRanger Fastpacking on rock is like running barefooted on concrete. In time it will take its effect. Toe and heel impact will take its toll. Toe going downhill and heel going both ways not to mention the knees going downhill.
I'd love to watch someone fastpack up the rock slabs and over the scree slope to Smith and Morris Lakes in the Trinity Alps. Then they can fastpack up Sawtooth Peak for a chaser. 😂
Try fastpacking the Mirror Lake Traverse