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Gear Day - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking

Gear Day - Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

This Lecture will cover the fundamentals of Backpacking Gear. We will also have a hands-on portion to check out gear examples

Contacts

Haley Reeves
Haley Reeves
Primary Leader
  • Sat, Apr 4, 2026
  • Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
  • Backpacking
  • Adults, All Who Qualify
  • Casual
  • 50 (50 capacity)
  • 6 (25 capacity)
  • Tue, Jan 20, 2026 at 9:00 AM
  • Sat, Apr 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM
  • Cancellation & Refund Policy
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This Lecture will cover "10 Essentials" and the fundamentals of Backpacking  Gear.  Plus, we will have a hands-on portion to check out gear examples.

The Tacoma Program Center and will begin at 9:00am. 

Route/Place

Mountaineers Tacoma Program Center

Roster
Required Equipment

Required Equipment

There is no required gear for this lecture.  However if you have gear that you would like an opinion on, you may bring it and we can discuss briefly after class.

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