

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Backpacking 101 and Gear Shakedown with AT Thru-Hiker
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Ready to take your adventures farther off the beaten path, but skeptical of the backpacking advice you read online? Have some questions you want answered but don't know who to ask?

Join Outdoor Chattanooga for our Intro to Backpacking Workshop and Gear Shakedown led by our very own program specialist and thru-hiker, Ellie! Whether you're brand new to backpacking or just looking to up your game, this session will equip you with the confidence and know-how to explore the backcountry safely and comfortably.

This class will walk participants through essential gear, pack selection and packing, campsite selection, food prep, hygiene, and trip planning tips for our local region and beyond. Time will be reserved after the class for questions and a Gear Shakedown! Typically offered by  backpacking outfitters and guide services, a gear shakedown is an opportunity for you to bring in your own backpacking system and have it evaluated for functionality, weight, and comfort. 

Come curious, and leave ready to hit the trail with everything you need—on your back!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/chattanooga/backpacking-101-and-gear-shakedown-with-at-thru-hiker/200029446895227
- **Event Categories**: workshops, trips-adventures
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 37

## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Chattanooga
- **state**: TN
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37405
- **lat**: 35.0614
- **long**: -85.30657
- **full address**: 200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37405

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Outdoor Chattanooga (https://allevents.in/org/outdoor-chattanooga/2769114)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 12 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 200 River Street, Chattanooga, TN, United States, Tennessee 37405
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Outdoor Chattanooga
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** workshops, trips-adventures
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Backpacking 101 and Gear Shakedown with AT Thru-Hiker ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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