Backpacking 101

Getting into backpacking can be an overwhelming feat. What gear do I need? How do I find the right trail? What do I eat? We’re here to help point you in the right direction to get started in backpacking.

We will cover

  • Essential Gear - Backpack, Shelter, Sleep Systems

  • Water filtration/purification & storage

  • Stoves, food, & nutrition

  • Hygiene in the backcountry

  • First aid kits & considerations

  • Maps & Trail guides

  • Leave No Trace practices

This class is for…

  • women just starting out in backpacking

  • women who have some experience in backpacking but want to learn more about gear so they can make smarter purchases

Upcoming Courses

  • Refunds can be issued if cancelled within 24 hours of event.

    You may also request a class credit, in which a credit will be issued to the price of the course that can be applied to any future Wild Forces course. Cannot be applied to third-party events.

    No Show: No refund or credits can be issued

    Refunds may take 3-5 days to process depending on your card or bank.

    Because our teams are often in the backcountry and in areas where communication is difficult. We will honor the cancellation date of when the initial request was sent. Please allow 2-3 days for those communications, if that is the case.

  • Outdoor activities can be inherently dangerous. All participants are required to sign a liability waiver and emergency contact form prior to this event. Please register with an active email address as this will be how we communicate with you and send you paperwork.

    If this event is held with a third-party partner, you may be asked to sign a second waiver or any other documents they require to participate.

  • Trips, classes, and events lead by third-party partners are at-cost and Wild Forces does not collect any revenue.

    Please consider donating as Wild Forces is a 501(c)3 organization that relies on donations to operate.