Lecture: Introduction to Backpacking
Gear Practice Day - Point Defiance Park
Learn how to use your gear and see other people's gear before hitting the trail.
Contacts
- Sat, Apr 24, 2021
- Tacoma Hiking & Backpacking Committee
- Backpacking
- Adults
- Easy
- Easy
- Mileage: 2.0 mi
- Elevation Gain: 300 ft
- Pace: 2.0 mph
- 2 (7 capacity)
- FULL (2 capacity)
- Cancellation & Refund Policy
12 noon Point Defiance-Tahlequah ferry terminal parking lot. This is one of 6 Gear Practice Sessions - only sign up for 1 of the 6 sessions.
We are offering in-person gear practice sessions on the hope that Covid-19 restrictions will still allow gatherings of 8 or more people. These sessions may be revised if Covid-19 restrictions change.
Bring your gear to this session as a final step to prepare for the trail! You have learned the basics, now it's time to put your skills to use by packing your pack, feeling what it's like weighted down and asking any questions you may have. We will take a short practice hike up the hill near the Tacoma Program Center.
Point Defiance Park
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NOAA Puget Sound: Shilshole Bay to Commencement Bay No. 18474 - See full route/place details.
Required Equipment
The 10 Essentials plus:
Tent (or comparable shelter)
Sleeping Bag
Sleeping Pad
Backpacking Stove
Fuel
Food Storage
Backpack
Bowl and Spoon
Water Filter