Proper rest will go a long way toward making your fastpacking trip enjoyable, and a comfortable pad is potentially even more important than a warm sleeping bag to protect you from the cold ground.
Ask the Pro: Fastpacking, Choosing Goal Races, and Unburdening Sore Calves
Fastpacking is definitely faster than conventional backpacking, but it won't be your 50-kilometer race pace either. A balance must be struck on these trips.
