Getting ready to spend the night out in a tent? Join REI'S professional instructors on this one day course to learn how to make a comfortable home for yourself in the wild. Whether backpacking or car camping, having a great day and getting a good night's rest in the outdoors comes down to having the right tent, sleeping system, stove, and gear storage. To learn the fundamentals, we'll hike with all of our gear to a mock campsite where we'll practice setting up camp. Our instructors will show you where to position your kitchen area, food storage, tent site, and bathroom facilities for maximum safety and comfort, all while following the Leave No Trace Principles.You'll learn practical camping skills for use in every situation, from car camping to long-distance backpacking.
Learn to identify and build a campsite using the principles of Leave No Trace
Practice setting up a camp kitchen, tent, and critter-proofing your food storage
Learn about the gear needed for backpacking and systems for carrying it effectively
What to bring with you
Gear list
A list of required and optional gear items to bring to class, as well as gear provided by REI.
Bring to class:
(Required)
Face Covering(s) - Masks should be two or more layers and fit snugly under the chin and over the nose and mouth. Please come prepared with more than one as your primary mask may get wet and no longer be functional.
Personal Prescription Medications - Including, but not limited to, epinephrine auto-injectors for anaphylactic allergies.
Sun Protection - Lip balm, sunscreen, wide-brim hats, etc.
Water Bottle
Weather Appropriate Clothing - Moisture wicking synthetic or wool layers to help keep you comfortable and/or dry.
(Optional)
Lip Balm/Protection
Snacks
Sunglasses
Provided by REI:
Camp Stove - 1 or 2 burner stove
Group First Aid Kit - Contents include wound care items and over the counter medications for minor injuries and illnesses
Headlamp/Flashlight
Sleeping Pad - Closed cell foam or self inflatable.
Tent - Tent
Three Season Sleeping Bag - A bag rated 15 degrees plus.
