Backpacking Light: Ultralight Gear Training

This training teaches you how to significantly reduce pack weight without sacrificing comfort or safety. It outlines the principles of ultralight travel and shows how to evaluate your current gear. You’ll learn which items can be replaced with lighter alternatives and how to pack efficiently. The course explains choosing ultralight tents, stoves, sleeping systems, and clothing layers. It covers food-weight reduction strategies for multi-day trips. You’ll receive gear spreadsheets to track weight and adjust your setup. Route-planning modules help you design long-distance hikes with minimal equipment. You’ll learn to manage energy, pace, and fatigue while trekking with a reduced load. The course also teaches how to adapt ultralight strategies to different temperatures and environments. By the end, you’ll be prepared to travel faster and farther with less effort.

Format: Online course + gear spreadsheets
Duration: 4 hours
What You’ll Learn: Ultralight packing strategy, gear optimization, food planning, energy management.
Target Audience: Campers and hikers wanting to carry less weight.