REI Outdoor School: Overnight Backpacking Trip

Let us help you with your first
backpacking experience. Join our instructors on an overnight trip to a nearby
scenic camp. Our instructors explain how to choose and use equipment (including
how to load and carry your backpack) to maximize your comfort and fun. You'll
also learn about campsite selection, camp cooking, water treatment and Leave No
Trace etiquette. Course includes all required gear (backpack, tent, sleeping
bag, pad, stove, all cookware, trekking poles, and water filters) and
food.

Skills you'll learn:

• Learn how to pack a backpack for fit, balance and accessibility
  
• Learn techniques of how to properly wear and hike with a backpack for
  ultimate comfort on the trail
  
• Learn additional camp skills such as choosing a camp site, camp cooking,
  water treatment, sanitation, and Leave No Trace principles
  
• Discover local areas where overnight backpacking is available.