Course Materials
Information on Washington Recreation Passes and Permits
Washington Recreation Passes and Permits.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
36 KB
Used, Rental, Borrow and Discount Gear Options for Backpackers
Updated March 2019
Gear Rental, Borrowing, Used and Discount Gear Options March 2019.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
33 KB
The Ten Essentials
Ten Essentials.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
25 KB
Leave No Trace Principles for Hikers and Backpackers
Leave no Trace Principles.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
31 KB
REI Gear Articles and Advice - Backpacking
REI Backpacking Gear Articles Updated March 2019.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
28 KB
The Mountaineers Seven Steps for Emergency Response
Mountaineers 7 Steps for First Aid Response.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
25 KB
Arranging Your Trail Maintenance Trip
Trail Maintenance Handout 2016.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
37 KB
Beginner Backpacker Gear Recommendations 2020
A list of suggested examples of major gear brands and models we would recommend to you as a good value to get started backpacking. Clothing and small essentials are not included. This is not an exhaustive list, and you should try out ANY gear items before buying!
2020 B3 Basic Gear Recommendations.xlsx
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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet,
120 KB
Latest Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Ratings
from www.outdoorgearlab.com - updated for 2020
2020 Outdoor Gear Lab Gear Ratings .docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
207 KB
Cheryl's sample Gear checklist matched to the "basic kit"
Cheryls Gear Checklist Matched to BAsic Kit.xls
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Excel spreadsheet,
101 KB
Sample backpack distance-elevation profile
Backpack Profile Bean-Navaho.xlsx
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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet,
16 KB
Student Handout for First B3 Basics Lecture
Presentation PDF - B3 Class Lecture 1.pdf
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PDF document,
1.08 MB
Backpacking Gear Checklist Template - the "Basic Kit"
Use this template to work out what you need for your first trips!
Intro to Backpacking Gear Checklist.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
16 KB
Student Handout for Second B3 Basics Lecture
Presentation PDF - B3 Class Lecture 2.pdf
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PDF document,
427 KB
Easy Early Season Backpack Trips in Washington!
Updated April 2019
Easy Early Season Backpack Trips.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
34 KB
Andrew Skurka Gear List and Weight Template
A sample gear template created by Andrew Skurka to help backpackers assemble their gear and keep track of their backpacking base weight. See other Skurka document for the accompanying gearlist definitions document.
Backpacking Gear List Template & Checklist Skurka.xlsx
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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet,
39 KB
Skurka Gearlist -- definitions
A supplemental document to the Skurka Gear Spredsheet with category definitions.
Skurka Gearlist - definitions.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
14 KB
Website listings - Lightweight Backpacking
A list of websites and Facebook pages focused on lightweight gear -- reviews, used gear purchasing, Ultralight gear manufacturer websites, etc.
Lightweight websites.docx
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Microsoft Word Document,
12 KB
Lightweight Backpacking class PowerPoint Presentation (PDF version)
2020
Going Light_B3 2020 PDF.pdf
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PDF document,
4.75 MB
Gear Priorities - Pros and Cons
Use this handy rubric to evaluate what gear attributes are most important to you, considering price, weight and features.
Gear Priorities - Pros and cons.xlsx
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Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet,
40 KB