Events

Backpacking Light Trail Days Online! is a live, online user conference featuring backcountry experts and enthusiasts presenting on the topics of outdoor gear, skills, and more!

Save weight and sleep better with a backpacking quilt - learn about quilt design, insulation and materials, and best practices to optimize warmth, weight, and performance in the backcountry.

This webinar explores the science and technology behind backcountry headlamps, including LED efficiency, beam pattern design, battery performance, optical engineering, and durability in field conditions.

This masterclass provides a technical overview of shelter and backpack fabric technologies, including silnylon, silpoly, PU hybrids, UHMWPE-reinforced fabrics, and composite laminates. Designed for backpackers, product developers, and outdoor professionals seeking to understand how material properties influence performance, durability, and design outcomes.

Learn how to optimize your backcountry hunting setup with ultralight gear and proven strategies for remote, self-supported hunts. This course covers lightweight packing systems, mobility-focused tactics, and gear selection to increase efficiency, endurance, and success in the field. Designed for serious hunters navigating rugged terrain.

Master ultralight gear systems and field-tested strategies tailored for search and rescue professionals. This online course teaches weight-efficient loadouts, mobility-enhancing techniques, and backcountry readiness to improve SAR performance, endurance, and safety in demanding environments. Perfect for SAR team members, wilderness responders, and tactical planners.