Curious about the future of ultralight gear?
Get an insider's look at the future of innovation in ultralight gear with this special panel co-hosted by Treeline Review and Garage Grown Gear.
Meet the people behind ultralight gear brands and learn about new materials, designs, and philosophies behind ultralight backpacking and bikepacking.
The event will be followed by a 15-minute Q&A where you can ask the speakers questions about ultralight gear. Register for free here or scroll down below.
Meet the panelists:
MARTINA BRIMMER (SWIFT INDUSTRIES)
Martina’s earliest memories are all outside, marauding with a posse of unkempt kids, climbing trees and running as fast as her legs would carry her. Still pretty much the same, she’s harnessed that nuclear energy and creative verve by founding and leading Swift Industries, a bicycle bag brand that’s hailed for building outstanding products and stellar community."
MATTEO FAVERO (ZPacks)
Matteo joined Zpacks as their first employee in 2010 and is currently Director of Marketing.
With thousands of hiking miles under his belt, Matt has thru-hiked the Long Trail, the Superior Hiking Trail, the Tour du Mont Blanc (twice), the Uinta Highline Trail and walked coast to coast across Scotland during The Great Outdoor Challenge.
MICHAEL GLAVIN (ZENBIVY)
"Glavin" is no stranger to the outdoor industry. Prior to creating the Zenbivy Bed, he led some of the best brands in the game. You’re probably familiar with a few of his inspirations such as the MSR® Hubba Hubba™, the GSI® Dualist™ and Sierra Designs® Backcountry Bed.
Before Zenbivy launched in 2017, he had spent 15 years striving towards the perfect mummy alternative that allows you to sleep in a bed like you do at home. As an avid backpacker himself, this was an endeavor he pursued in earnest at Sierra Designs while he was there, which resulted in the predecessors to the Zenbivy Bed: the Backcountry Bed and Backcountry Quilt.
Moderated BY:
Lloyd Vogel (Garage Grown Gear)
Lloyd is the Co-Founder and CEO of Garage Grown Gear. An avid backpacker and paddler, Lloyd first entered into the outdoor industry through trip-leading and outdoor education. Based in Minneapolis, MN, Lloyd is a huge fan of small brands, light packs, and large meals.
Hosted by:
Liz “Snorkel” Thomas (Treeline Review)
Snorkel is Co-Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Treeline Review. A Triple Crowner who once held the women’s self-supported Fastest Known Time on the Appalachian Trail, she’s the author of Long Trails: Mastering the Art of the Thru-hike, which won the National Outdoor Book for Best Instructional Book, with judges calling it "destined to become the bible of the sport."
She's thru-hiked over 40 long distance trails. She developed the sport of urban thru-hiking, leading Outside Magazine to call Liz a "living legend."