Jennifer Pharr Davis – Master Ultralight Backpacking

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.

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