How to Pack a Backpack Workshop

Backpacking is an amazing way to experience the wilderness! But having a pack that doesn't fit, or a load that tries to pull you back down the mountain is no fun. Being able to comfortably pack and carry all the essentials for your next adventure doesn't have to be difficult. Join an REI facilitator to learn the best ways to distribute gear in your backpack, what fits best where, and the key elements to good backpack fit. You are encouraged to bring your own gear along with your backpack, and we'll show you how to make it carry as comfortably as possible.
31 sessions available
Monday
Jun 30, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTCarle Place REI
Wednesday
Jul 2, 20257:00pm–9:00pm EDTVirginia Beach REI
Tuesday
Jul 8, 20255:30pm–7:30pm MDTColorado Springs REI
Tuesday
Jul 8, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTChandler REI
Tuesday
Jul 8, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTParadise Valley REI
Tuesday
Jul 8, 20257:00pm–9:00pm PDTArcadia REI
Wednesday
Jul 9, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTBloomington REI
Friday
Jul 11, 20255:00pm–7:00pm EDTCranston REI
Friday
Jul 11, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MDTLoveland REI
Wednesday
Jul 16, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTSan Diego REI
Thursday
Jul 17, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTAnn Arbor REI
Saturday
Jul 19, 202511:00am–1:00pm CDTVernon Hills REI
Sunday
Jul 20, 20258:00am–10:00am PDTHuntington Beach REI
Sunday
Jul 20, 20251:00pm–3:00pm EDTMarlton REI
Monday
Jul 21, 20254:30pm–6:30pm MDTBoulder REI
Tuesday
Jul 22, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTColumbia REI (MD)
Tuesday
Jul 22, 20256:30pm–8:30pm EDTColumbus-Easton REI
Tuesday
Jul 22, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTSouthlake REI
Tuesday
Jul 22, 20257:00pm–9:00pm CDTOakbrook REI
Wednesday
Jul 23, 20255:00pm–7:00pm MDTSandy REI
Thursday
Jul 24, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTConshohocken REI
Saturday
Jul 26, 202511:30am–1:30pm CDTBrentwood REI
Saturday
Jul 26, 202510:30am–12:30pm PDTHenderson REI
Sunday
Jul 27, 20253:30pm–5:30pm EDTRochester REI
Wednesday
Jul 30, 20257:00pm–9:00pm CDTOakbrook REI
Thursday
Jul 31, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTGlendale REI
Thursday
Jul 31, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTLynnwood REI
Saturday
Aug 9, 20252:00pm–4:00pm PDTRoseville REI (CA)
Sunday
Aug 10, 202511:00am–1:00pm PDTOxnard REI
Tuesday
Aug 12, 20255:30pm–7:30pm MDTColorado Springs REI
Tuesday
Oct 28, 20256:30pm–8:30pm EDTColumbus-Easton REI