[Notice] Contributed to "Fast Packing 2016"
Written by Yasushi Hisatomi
I contributed an article about sleeping bags and lightweight backpacks to "Fast Packing 2016 (SAN-EI MOOK RUN+TRAIL Special Edition)" published by Sanei Shobo, which will be released today (7/27)!
This is the second time I have written about this in other media since I first contributed to Outdoor Gearzine in the same Sanei Shobo series, "RUN+TRAIL Vol.17." There were two themes I was in charge of this time: one is how to choose a sleeping bag and a recommended model for beginners , and the other an introductory lightweight backpack that is recommended for safely starting fast packing . In fact, this is a re-edited article on this site about how to choose a sleeping bag and recommended lightweight backpacks, so to be honest, it may not directly affect fast packing enthusiasts, and it may be familiar to those who have checked this site. I was worried about this when I was told about it, but I decided to post it as it would be meaningful if it was positioned as an introductory item.
Lightness is a great weapon when enjoying fast packing, but it is also true that experience, knowledge, skills and physical strength are essential to compensate for what has been lost due to its lightness. I think these things are not something you can get overnight, but are things that you enter the mountains many times and gradually adjust. For this reason, I personally think it's a little different to recommend equipment that has been stripped down to the same limit as a master, even if you're a beginner mountain climber. For this reason, this magazine introduces lightweight, good quality products, not ultra-light exposed models or maniacal garage brand models, as its introductory products. However, as a site, we will be featured and reviewing such pointed gear in the future, so please look forward to it.
On the other hand, other than articles contributed from this site, there are plenty of information that will be useful for skilled people, such as mountain climbing reports by fast packing experts, actual equipment lists, garage manufacturers who make unique gear, and unique shops selling ultra-light gear all over the country. Rather, I personally would like to say that this article is the highlight. I've heard a bit about Fujita from tent maker Shelt in particular I was thinking about covering Outdoor Gearzine one day, so when I saw his interview I felt like I was "defeated." Anyway, there are many people who emit such a rare "heat" these days. And as usual, the photos are also wonderful.
It is one of the few sources of information that will allow you to learn about the current state of new hiking styles that are not only practical for those who are interested in fast packing, but are now widely used all over the world. Outdoor enthusiasts across the country should definitely pick up and read it!
