Beginner Backpacking 101 - July 21st @ Boxerwood - Lexington, VA

Walkabout Outfitter is partnering with Boxerwood for a Beginner Backpacking 101 Class!

    

July 21st @ 6:30pm

963 Ross Rd, Lexington, VA 24450  

    

Come out and spend the evening with Walkabout as we go over all the essentials to get you started!

    

Topics we will cover include:
-Choosing the right pack/pack fitting
-Clothing selection/layering
-Footwear
-Leave No Trace
-Hygiene/bathroom/disposal/washing hands/bathing
-Campsite Selection
-Tents/Sleeping bags
-Water Treatment/hydration
-Cooking/Stoves
-First Aid
-Trip planning

    

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Participants are encouraged to bring their own packs and gear because there will be someone there to provide free pack shake downs and there will be a guided hike after the class. Bring a fold up chair and a water bottle!