“We were wilderness running. Power hiking. Kind of backpacking, but much faster. More fluid. Neat. Almost surgical. Get in. Get out. I call it fastpacking.” Jim Knight in an article in UltraRunning ...

Question: I’ve heard the term “fastpacking” used in several articles, yet I can never seem to find out what is meant by the term or even if there is any strict definition. I would assume it means some ...

If you’ve always wanted to marry your love for running and backpacking, then we found your next go-to sport: fastpacking. This activity is an outdoor adventure devotee's dream, giving you the perfect ...

I have to confess, I find backpacking quite boring. And not for a lack of trying, either—I grew up backpacking with my parents and high school friends, and was even a guide on youth trips in Montana.

What is fastpacking? “Fastpacking is somewhere between ultrarunning and lightweight hiking”, shares Katy Parrott, ultra runner, endurance specialist and Montane athlete. “You set out with the aim of ...

If you’ve always wanted to marry your love for running and backpacking, then we found your next go-to sport: fastpacking. This activity is an outdoor adventure devotee's dream. It gives you the ...

The Lifesystems Solo Peak is a brilliantly compact 1kg shelter that punches far above its weight. It packs small, pitches fast and stays reassuringly dry when the weather turns ugly. Space is tight, ...