If you hike primarily with a partner, it’s likely that one of you is stronger or faster than the other, unless you are one of those lucky perfectly matched hiking duos! Most of us twosomes are not so identical, however. If you are sharing gear – food, tent and kitchen, rather than walking independently, how then to transport that gear most efficiently and effectively as a team?

When you are a slow hiker, a 40 km multiday trek may seem daunting, let alone 120km or 1000km. You may feel even more daunted when you see fit strong hikers do that 40km distance – easily! – in a single day. But don't be because almost any hike can be adapted to those who hike at a slower pace.

This article is for all hikers who struggle to keep up, who think they walk too slowly, and especially for hikers who think their partner walks too slowly.