On days when you're just doing a light workout, wear a racing vest or a waist belt.
〈Ultimate Direction〉 Utility Belt Plus ￥8,250 (Ultimate Direction)
A waist belt is lighter than a backpack.
“For my climb up Mount Hachijo-Fuji, I chose an Ultimate Direction waist belt instead of a backpack. Since all I was carrying was water and a windshell, this was more than enough. It’s more casual than a backpack, and I also like that my back doesn’t get sweaty in the summer. This has made me want to try hiking various low mountains with it.” (Wakiyama)
〈Ultimate Direction〉 Racing Vest ￥ 24,750 (Ultimate Direction)
Not “carry on your back,” but “wear.”
“I climbed wearing the ”Ultimate Direction’ race vest. With a 6L capacity, it’s perfect for lighter hikes. It feels more like ‘wearing’ it than ‘carrying’ it—it’s lightweight, fits perfectly, and was incredibly easy to use,” said Yamamoto.
