If you want to go farther and/or faster on trails, or simplify your backpacking experience, or just lighten your load for increased comfort, this course is for you. Learn how to streamline your gear set-up with expert (and record-setter) Jennifer Pharr Davis. You’ll boost miles, comfort, and confidence with an ultralight approach.
Jennifer Pharr Davis – Master Ultralight Backpacking
This in-depth course covers everything you need to know about ultralight and lightweight backpacking. We’ll cover essential gear (including the big three—pack, sleep system, and shelter), non-essential gear, lightweight hacks, and mistakes you should avoid. You’ll glean field-tested expertise that will help you stay safe and happy on adventures to come.
How This Course Works
We know you have a busy schedule, so we’ve designed this course to be taken at your own pace. You’ll learn through a variety of interactive formats, including video instruction, photo descriptions, and more. Each session builds on the last, and, while we’ve designed the course in 6 parts, you can take it as quickly or slowly as you want. Plus, once you purchase the course, the lessons are yours forever.
Syllabus:
Course Introduction
What is Lightweight?
Why Go Light?
The Lightweight Mindset
Lesson 1: The Big Three
Pack
Sleep System
Shelter
Conscious Sacrifices
Lesson 2: Other Essentials
Footwear and Clothing
Water Filtration
Navigation
Safety and First Aid
Electronics
Lesson 3: Cookware and Food
Types of Stoves
Food to Pack
Lesson 4: Things To Leave At Home
Don’t Mindlessly Pack
Electronics
Personal Hygiene
Extra Clothes
The 3-Pound Camp Kit
Lesson 5: Lightweight Hacks
Ditch the Rain Gear
Smartphone Multi-Tool
Skip the Trowel
Socks Aren’t Just Socks
Don’t Buy It. Make It.
Lesson 6: Mistakes To Avoid
Consider Your Rations
Know the Weather
Smarts Over Smartphones
Practice
Course Wrap-Up
Adapting to the Trail
Learn to Improvise
