Introduction to Backpacking - June 29

Learn how to keep warm, dry, well fed, found, and comfortable. In this one-day workshop we will learn how to pack, what to bring, how to stay comfortable, and how to stay found.

Topics include:

How to pack for extended trips:

• Backpack size
• Gear needed for 2 days – 3 months
• Tents or tarps?

Kitchen:

• Stoves, pots, pans…what is really necessary.
• Nutrition requirements for extended backpacking

LNT

• Managing human waste
• Dealing with kitchen waste
• Fires…yes or no?

First Aid & Emergency

• What to include in your first aid kit
• Contents of your emergency bivouac kit

Clothing

• How to keep warm, dry, and comfortable

Sleeping Bags and Pads

• How to choose and what you need
• Survival

Survival

• Shelter building
• Fire starters

Basic Map & Compass

• How to read a map
• Using a compass without a map.

What to Bring:

• Your personal backpacking equipment (if you have any)
• Lunch
• A sense of adventure

What we Provide:

• A variety of equipment for you to check out.
• Maps and compasses
• A fun and educational experience!