Fastpacking is rapid, long-distance mountain travel, on foot, over multiple days, sometimes involving camps or bivouacs. It requires refined clothing and equipment choices, and practised skill sets that allow for both swift movement and self-sufficiency in a remote mountain setting.
Fastpacking is as much a philosophy as it is a technical system. Peaks come and go to the rhythm of a pounding heartbeat. No time for Instagram. Distance, miles on the legs, and the sheer bloody-minded slog of it is its own reward. Rest is welcome and sleep comes quickly in a tiny tent or bivy under the stars. Repeat.
Fastpacking is as much a philosophy as it is a technical system. Peaks come and go to the rhythm of a pounding heartbeat. No time for Instagram. Distance, miles on the legs, and the sheer bloody-minded slog of it is its own reward. Rest is welcome and sleep comes quickly in a tiny tent or bivy under the stars. Repeat.
We are committed to reducing our environmental impact and to being transparent with consumers, to give you confidence about the origin of your Montane products.
We’re also committed to keeping you informed along the way. Learn more here about the organisations Montane is working with to protect our playground, and to help us to make considered, responsible choices.
