“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 ...

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.

We’re all obsessed with speed. Fast cars, fast trains, fast bikes. Even when a machine doesn’t amplify it, speed is still thrilling; it’s why we idolize Usain Bolt and why Subway hired Michael Phelps ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

We all know how addictive running can be. It starts with an innocent parkrun, you progress to a half marathon, a marathon, maybe even an ultra. Then, before you know it, you’re eyeing up those ...