2025 Ultralight Giveaway!

Welcome to the 2025 Ultralight Giveaway! Hosted by Garage Grown Gear and NOLS, this giveaway features $15,000+ in prizes from dozens of ultralight outdoor brands. With 10 winners, and lots of ways to earn additional entries, you won't want to miss out! The contest runs from June 18 - July 2nd, and winners will be selected on July 3rd.

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We're also celebrating the return of NOLS' lightweight backpacking course —blending classic expedition elements like leadership, group travel, and deep wilderness immersion with a sharp focus on efficient packing and streamlined gear. Whether you're new or experienced, you'll gain practical skills, explore a range of lightweight systems, and learn from instructors and peers alike—lightening your load without sacrificing safety, self-reliance, or educational depth.

Learn to pack with purpose, travel with confidence, and carry only what matters on a course with NOLS!

Featuring Gear From:

Aardwolf Gear Company, allmansright, Alpenglow Gear, Alpine Fit, Astral, BearVault, Brunton, CNOC Outdoors, Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear, Durston Gear, El Coyote Quilts, Enlightened Equipment, FarOut, FarPointe Outdoor Gear, FKT Gear, Good To-Go, Gossamer Gear, Granite Gear, Hyperlite Mountain Gear, Igneous, Kula Cloth, LEVE Outdoor Gear, LUNA Sandals, Nashville Pack, NEMO Equipment, NOLS, Outdoor Vitals, Recaps, RecPak, Red Paw Packs, Sambob, Sea to Summit, SkyGOAT, Symbiosis Gear, ToughCutie, Trekker Joe's, UltraLiteSacks, Virginia Foothill Designs, Western Mountaineering, Zenbivy, and Zpacks.

Entering the Ultralight Giveaway does subscribe you to the newsletter list of several participating brands. You can unsubscribe at any time. Open to international entries!

All entries for potential winners will be verified. If there are irregularities, those entries will be disqualified.

Weren't able to get all the additional entries in one go? Come back later! You're entries will save!

As an added perk for entering, use code goultralight for 10% off your order on GGG during the giveaway!

* Note that discounts can't be applied to certain brands and products on GGG.

Entry Methods:

• Make a Purchase on Garage Grown Gear!
• Make a purchase on Garage Grown Gear between JUne 18 and July 2nd to get an additional 10 entries. Use the promo code "goultralight" for 10% off your next purchase! All entries will be verified. Put your order number in the space below!
• Sign up for GGG's NEW text list!
• Follow Garage Grown Gear on Instagram
• Follow GGG on YouTube
• Follow NOLS on IG
• Apply for a NOLS Course
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