On our trip, we were slackpacking across the canyon, sending our tents and heavy gear ahead by shuttle so we could hike faster with only daypacks.

On the Appalachian Trail, slackpacking let me enjoy long days of hiking without carrying a heavy backpack.

We slackpacked the section to save energy for the summit push.

This summer we plan to slackpack the John Muir Trail, having a friend shuttle our backpacks between camps so we can hike lighter each day.

Every summer, he slackpacks the coastal trail to avoid carrying heavy overnight gear.

The slackpackers reached the mountain hut by dusk, carrying only daypacks while their support vehicle held the rest of their gear.

The slackpacker joined the group at the midday rest stop, carrying only a small daypack while his companions hauled full backpacks.