Becca M
Active member
Spawned from the "fast and light" hiking topic, but specifically, when you are planning to "run" or "jog" a large portion of the distance: what do you carry? I know it depends on temperature and terrain. Other trailrunners seem to carry very little. I am trying to figure out how to improve what I carry.
For me, a newbie to trailrunning, if the distance is less than maybe 4 miles, I basically carry my keys. 5-10 mi, I carry .5L-1L water, a shell, and some snacks. When going further, say, 10-20 miles, I carry more food/extras, plus camera/SPOT/GPS/matches, fleece. Not sure of the total weight but it's not working for me for the longer distances - I'm getting bogged down!!!
What do you keep pack weight down to if you are planning to run the trails? THANKS!!!!
For me, a newbie to trailrunning, if the distance is less than maybe 4 miles, I basically carry my keys. 5-10 mi, I carry .5L-1L water, a shell, and some snacks. When going further, say, 10-20 miles, I carry more food/extras, plus camera/SPOT/GPS/matches, fleece. Not sure of the total weight but it's not working for me for the longer distances - I'm getting bogged down!!!
What do you keep pack weight down to if you are planning to run the trails? THANKS!!!!