While fastpacking occupies a small niche, it is rapidly growing as more runners discover the liberating feeling of carrying everything you need on your back and sleeping wherever you end up ...

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.

Put backpacking and trail running together and what do you get? Fastpacking combines ultra trail running with lightweight backpacking, allowing deeper exploration into the backcountry. You don’t have ...

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 ...

No matter how long you’re out on the trail, these lightweight outdoor gear items will support you on your adventure. ByWendy Altschuler, Contributor. Forbes contributors publish independent expert ...

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 ...

In this edition of the Explore Oregon Podcast, Zach is joined by trail runner and ultramarathoner Ryan Ghelfi to talk about the art of "fastpacking" — a combination of trail running and backpacking.