Backpacking Basics Presentation

Learn the basics of backpacking and head into the backcountry to discover new places. Whether you are a seasoned hiker who wants to extend your hikes across multiple days, or if you are new to the outdoors, this presentation will give you the essential information you need to put together a great plan. From trip planning to essential backpacking gear, we will provide tips and answer questions to help inspire your next trip.
40 sessions available
Tuesday
May 27, 20256:30am–8:30am PDTMedford REI
Thursday
May 29, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTSold out
Greensboro REI
Thursday
May 29, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTConshohocken REI
Thursday
May 29, 20256:30pm–8:30pm PDTSold out
Rancho Cucamonga REI
Saturday
May 31, 20259:30am–11:30am EDTSold out
Pineville REI
Saturday
May 31, 202511:00am–1:00pm CDTSold out
Vernon Hills REI
Saturday
May 31, 20252:30pm–4:30pm MDTColorado Springs REI
Sunday
Jun 1, 202511:00am–1:00pm EDTWinter Park REI
Sunday
Jun 1, 202511:00am–1:00pm PDTClackamas (Re/Supply) REI
Monday
Jun 2, 20255:00pm–7:00pm MDTOverland Park REI
Monday
Jun 2, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MDTDenver REI
Wednesday
Jun 4, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTTacoma REI
Thursday
Jun 5, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTKnoxville REI
Thursday
Jun 5, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTBeaverton REI
Thursday
Jun 5, 20256:30pm–8:30pm PDTSold out
Concord REI
Friday
Jun 6, 20255:00pm–7:00pm EDTSold out
Bedford NH REI
Friday
Jun 6, 20255:00pm–7:00pm EDTCranston REI
Friday
Jun 6, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTSold out
Eugene REI
Saturday
Jun 7, 202510:00am–12:00pm EDTWinter Park REI
Tuesday
Jun 10, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTSold out
Tysons REI
Wednesday
Jun 11, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTMilford REI
Friday
Jun 13, 20256:30pm–8:30pm CDTHouston REI
Saturday
Jun 14, 202510:00am–12:00pm EDTTampa REI
Monday
Jun 16, 20255:00pm–7:00pm MDTOverland Park REI
Tuesday
Jun 17, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTChandler REI
Wednesday
Jun 18, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTFort Worth REI
Wednesday
Jun 18, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTFresno REI
Wednesday
Jun 18, 20256:30pm–8:30pm PDTRancho Cucamonga REI
Thursday
Jun 19, 20256:30pm–8:30pm EDTSold out
East Hanover REI
Tuesday
Jun 24, 20255:30pm–7:30pm MDTColorado Springs REI
Thursday
Jun 26, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTGreensboro REI
Thursday
Jun 26, 20255:30pm–7:30pm PDTClackamas (Re/Supply) REI
Monday
Jun 30, 20255:00pm–7:00pm MDTOverland Park REI
Wednesday
Jul 2, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTFresno REI
Sunday
Jul 13, 20252:00pm–4:00pm PDTClackamas (Re/Supply) REI
Monday
Jul 14, 20255:00pm–7:00pm MDTOverland Park REI
Thursday
Jul 31, 20255:30pm–7:30pm PDTClackamas (Re/Supply) REI
Wednesday
Aug 6, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTFresno REI
Sunday
Aug 10, 202511:00am–1:00pm PDTClackamas (Re/Supply) REI