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.
38 sessions available
Wednesday
Oct 8, 20256:30pm–8:30pm PDTRancho Cucamonga REI
Thursday
Oct 9, 20256:30pm–8:30pm CDTSold out
Austin Downtown REI
Friday
Oct 10, 20255:30pm–7:30pm MDTDurango REI
Saturday
Oct 11, 20251:00pm–3:00pm EDTTysons REI
Saturday
Oct 11, 202510:30am–12:30pm PDTHillsboro REI
Saturday
Oct 11, 20252:00pm–4:00pm MDTAlbuquerque REI
Sunday
Oct 12, 202510:30am–12:30pm EDTBailey's Crossroads REI
Monday
Oct 13, 20258:00pm–10:00pm CDTMemphis REI
Tuesday
Oct 14, 20256:30pm–8:30pm PDTHenderson REI
Thursday
Oct 16, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTGreensboro REI
Saturday
Oct 18, 202511:00am–1:00pm PDTSaratoga REI
Saturday
Oct 18, 20252:00pm–4:00pm PDTSold out
Bellevue REI
Sunday
Oct 19, 202511:00am–1:00pm EDTWinter Park REI
Tuesday
Oct 21, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTJacksonville REI
Wednesday
Oct 22, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTCleveland REI
Wednesday
Oct 22, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTSold out
Fort Worth REI
Wednesday
Oct 22, 20255:30pm–7:30pm MSTFlagstaff REI
Wednesday
Oct 22, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTGlendale REI
Thursday
Oct 23, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTColumbia (SC) REI
Thursday
Oct 23, 20255:30pm–7:30pm PDTSan Luis Obispo REI
Thursday
Oct 23, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTChandler REI
Saturday
Oct 25, 20251:00pm–3:00pm EDTChristiana REI
Saturday
Oct 25, 20251:30pm–3:30pm PDTSold out
Bellevue REI
Sunday
Oct 26, 20251:00pm–3:00pm EDTTallahassee REI
Sunday
Oct 26, 202512:00pm–2:00pm PDTTukwila REI
Sunday
Oct 26, 20254:00pm–6:00pm CDTSt. Louis REI
Tuesday
Oct 28, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTConshohocken REI
Wednesday
Oct 29, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTElk Grove REI
Monday
Nov 3, 20255:00pm–7:00pm PSTClackamas REI
Tuesday
Nov 4, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CSTAustin Gateway REI
Thursday
Nov 6, 20255:30pm–7:30pm CSTVernon Hills REI
Sunday
Nov 9, 202511:00am–1:00pm ESTWinter Park REI
Wednesday
Nov 12, 20256:30pm–8:30pm ESTBoca Raton REI
Wednesday
Nov 12, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PSTFresno REI
Thursday
Nov 13, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTChandler REI
Sunday
Nov 23, 20253:00pm–5:00pm MSTSanta Fe REI
Wednesday
Dec 3, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PSTFresno REI
Saturday
Dec 27, 202511:00am–1:00pm ESTWinter Park REI