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.
30 sessions available
Wednesday
Oct 8, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTColumbia REI (MD)
Wednesday
Oct 8, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTMilford REI
Thursday
Oct 9, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTTown and Country REI
Saturday
Oct 11, 20258:00am–10:00am EDTFairfax REI
Saturday
Oct 11, 20251:00pm–3:00pm MSTGlendale REI
Tuesday
Oct 14, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTAmherst REI
Tuesday
Oct 14, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTTysons REI
Wednesday
Oct 15, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTBloomington REI
Thursday
Oct 16, 20255:30pm–7:30pm EDTAlpharetta REI
Thursday
Oct 16, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTPittsburgh REI
Thursday
Oct 16, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTOakbrook REI
Friday
Oct 17, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTOrland Park REI
Saturday
Oct 18, 202511:00am–1:00pm EDTSold out
Sarasota REI
Tuesday
Oct 21, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTParadise Valley REI
Tuesday
Oct 21, 20256:00pm–8:00pm PDTSan Diego REI
Thursday
Oct 23, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTRockville REI
Saturday
Oct 25, 20253:00pm–5:00pm EDTTampa REI
Saturday
Oct 25, 20253:30pm–5:30pm PDTSaratoga REI
Tuesday
Oct 28, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTGrand Rapids REI
Tuesday
Oct 28, 20256:30pm–8:30pm EDTColumbus-Easton REI
Tuesday
Oct 28, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CDTOakbrook REI
Thursday
Oct 30, 20256:00pm–8:00pm EDTEast Hanover REI
Saturday
Nov 1, 202511:00am–1:00pm EDTColumbus-Dublin REI
Tuesday
Nov 4, 20256:00pm–8:00pm MSTChandler REI
Wednesday
Nov 5, 20255:30pm–7:30pm ESTTimonium REI
Thursday
Nov 6, 20256:00pm–8:00pm CSTTown and Country REI
Saturday
Nov 8, 20251:30pm–3:30pm ESTMount Pleasant REI
Saturday
Nov 8, 20251:30pm–3:30pm ESTReading REI
Saturday
Dec 6, 20252:00pm–4:00pm ESTWinter Park REI
Sunday
Dec 7, 20259:00am–11:00am PSTRancho Mirage REI