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Essentials of Backpacking Show Us Your Gear

Lecture: The Essentials of Backpacking

Essentials of Backpacking Show Us Your Gear - Lions Park, Olympia

Student Gear Demo Day Field trip for the Essentials of Backpacking Course Olympia 2026.

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Regina Robinson
Regina Robinson
Primary Leader
Qualified Youth Leader
  • Easy
  • 19 (25 capacity)
  • 7 (8 capacity)
  • Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 8:00 AM
  • Fri, Mar 20, 2026 at 10:00 PM
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This is a Student Gear Demo Demonstration. Be prepared to bring all essential backpacking items you will need for a planned & unplanned (10 Essentials) adventure in the backcountry. 

This includes*: 

  • Have food items listed on paper for breakfast/lunch/dinner/ snacks for a 2 day trip, but bring food prep and cooking utensils / fuel.
  • All clothing items needed including pack, boots, poles and extra gear.
  • Sleep system.
  • Tent system.
  • Water and water purification. 

*Gear will be covered in lecture at the GEARAPALOOZA field trip. At this Student Demo Day bring all items you CURRENTLY have.  

Lions Park Location: 800 Wilson St SE, Olympia, WA 98501

Time: at 6pm - 7:30pm 

Class 4: In Person at Lions Park student choice of dates: April 29 or May 6,  at Lions park  6pm-7:30pm

1.Introduction & Welcome

  1. Students set up camp
  2. Light stoves / heat water/ cook food???
  3. Gear Checks
  4. Questions

Route/Place

Lions Park, Olympia

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Required Equipment

Required Equipment

Required Equipment Backpacking

EQUIPMENT COST: Backpacking gear is an investment. This course will equip you with the knowledge to select the gear that will best suit your budget and your style of backpacking.

Our course focuses on providing a range of options so that you can make wise purchases the first time. Experienced day hikers venturing into backpacking that have adequate clothing, and 10 Essentials can expect to spend upwards of $700 to $800 or more for a basic backpacking gear set up. New backpackers with very little gear can expect to spend about double depending on their gear selection.  

You can reduce your investment by checking out backpacking gear from the Mountaineers Gear Library in Seattle or inquiring with your local REI store about rental options.

NOTE: Please do not worry about gear and do not worry about pricing! We will help you make informed decisions regarding gear and types of gear for you to get outdoors.

***Don't stress we are here to assist you in finding what you need to adventure in the great outdoors!

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