Most of you know I travel light. Light is fast:

Rule 7: Simple and light equals freedom, agility and mobility

Now, while there is no specific technique I use, I do have some tips. These include the gear/clothing I use and wear. Having the right clothing (i.e. materials) makes a huge difference on how light you can go. In the post linked above on the other blog I used to write for, I listed the following as tips, they are simple and logical, and have served me well over the past few years.