Ultralight Gear 101 with Garage Grown Gear - Minnesota
June 10, 2026 — 5:30 - 7:30pm CT
Last day to register: June 8, 2026
Have you ever wanted to learn more about ultralight outdoor gear, but didn't know where to start? Have you ever wanted to see it, touch it, and learn more about it in-person, since it's so hard to understand the nuances of outdoor gear when you are looking online? If so, this exciting event in partnership with St Paul Minnsota based Garage Grown Gear is the event for you! This 2-hour workshop will include a real life introduction to a lot of popular ultralight outdoor gear, including tents, quilts, sleeping pads, stoves, food and more. Backpacking and gear experts will provide us with a hands on experience, full gear warehouse tour, and an opportunity to try on ultralight packs, attach a quilt to a sleeping pad, explore technical clothing and more! This event is indoors at the Garage Grown Gear warehouse in St Paul Minnesota, and the address will provided upon registration.
We ask folks under the age of 18 to please register themselves and an adult to accompany them. This event is intended for the LGBTQ+ community.
GENERAL INFO
Location: St Paul area, MN (Dakota land) Wahpekute, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ
Parking: Free parking lot!
Meet: June 10, 2025
Pets: Pets are welcome at this event! Pets must remain on-leash and be friendly to other dogs/pets that may be on the trail or show up at the event.
Cost: This event is completely free to access! We welcome donations of any amount, which help us continue to provide these programs. We appreciate your support and your contribution!
Bring: Yourself!
COVID SAFETY
Masks are not required during this event, however they are welcomed if wearing one allows you to better engage with the group. PLEASE be mindful of your own and group safety. If you or anyone in your household are not feeling well, do not participate in this event.
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Information for our land acknowledgment was gathered from nativeland.ca, which provides an estimate of original indigenous land occupation, but does not take into account migratory patterns or movement of the many surrounding communities. We recognize the historical complexity of indigenous movement across the land, and honor with gratitude the many, many surviving native nations whose land we benefit from in our work to diversify the outdoors.