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.
42 sessions available
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
Tuesday
Jul 29, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTBloomington REI
Wednesday
Jul 30, 20257:00pm–9:00pm CDTOakbrook REI
Wednesday
Jul 30, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTTacoma REI
Thursday
Jul 31, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTGlendale REI
Thursday
Jul 31, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTLynnwood REI
Saturday
Aug 2, 20259:30am–11:30am EDTGreenville REI
Sunday
Aug 3, 202510:30am–12:30pm EDTAtlanta REI
Tuesday
Aug 5, 20257:00pm–9:00pm CDTOakbrook REI
Wednesday
Aug 6, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTMilford REI
Wednesday
Aug 6, 20255:00pm–7:00pm PDTSilverdale REI
Wednesday
Aug 6, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTSan Diego REI
Thursday
Aug 7, 20257:30pm–9:30pm MDTBoise REI
Friday
Aug 8, 20255:00pm–7:00pm EDTCranston REI
Saturday
Aug 9, 202510:00am–12:00pm EDTRockville REI
Saturday
Aug 9, 20252:00pm–4:00pm PDTRoseville REI (CA)
Saturday
Aug 9, 20255:00pm–7:00pm PDTSan Luis Obispo REI
Sunday
Aug 10, 202511:00am–1:00pm PDTOxnard REI
Monday
Aug 11, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTCarle Place REI
Wednesday
Aug 13, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTPrinceton REI
Wednesday
Aug 13, 20257:00pm–9:00pm CDTOakbrook REI
Wednesday
Aug 13, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTLynnwood REI
Thursday
Aug 14, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTOrland Park REI
Saturday
Aug 16, 20251:00pm–3:00pm EDTChristiana REI
Saturday
Aug 16, 202512:00pm–2:00pm CDTSan Antonio REI
Tuesday
Aug 19, 20255:30am–7:30am EDTAsheville REI
Tuesday
Aug 19, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTColumbia (SC) REI
Tuesday
Aug 19, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTRockville REI
Wednesday
Aug 20, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTSeattle REI
Thursday
Aug 21, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTChandler REI
Saturday
Aug 23, 202510:30am–12:30pm EDTTampa REI
Tuesday
Aug 26, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTSan Diego REI
Wednesday
Aug 27, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTKennesaw REI
Thursday
Aug 28, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTCharlotte REI
Saturday
Sep 13, 20251:00pm–3:00pm EDTHuntington Station REI
Monday
Sep 15, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTLynnwood REI
Wednesday
Sep 24, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTPerimeter REI
Thursday
Oct 2, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTCharlotte REI
Tuesday
Oct 28, 20256:30pm–8:30pm EDTColumbus-Easton REI
Saturday
Nov 8, 20251:30pm–3:30pm ESTMount Pleasant REI