Learn How To
Plan • Pack • Navigate
Your First Backpacking Trips
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Skill Level
Beginner
Completion Time
Approx 3hrs
Video Library
2.5+hrs | 18 total
Limited Booklet
50+ Pages | 500 total
PDF Downloads
11 Templates | Checklists
“I created this for ‘Dan Becker’ of 10 years ago who was just getting started in backpacking.
All the stuff I wish I knew then is packed into this course now!”
Couch to Confidence Course Content
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1. Welcome & Introduction
❑ Lesson 1: Welcome 🎥
❑ Lesson 2: How to Navigate the Course
❑ Lesson 3: Dan Becker’s Story 🎥
❑ Lesson 4: Glossary of Backpacking Terms 📄
2. Trip Planning
❑ Lesson 5: Trip Planning [Sample] 🎥
❑ Lesson 6: Experience Worksheet [Sample]
❑ Lesson 7: Physical Prep Worksheet 📄
❑ Lesson 8: Location Details Worksheet 📄
❑ Lesson 9: Finalizing Trip Worksheet 📄
3. All About Gear
❑ Lesson 10: Selecting the Right Gear 🎥
❑ Lesson 11: Packing Your Gear 🎥
❑ Lesson 12: Trekking Pole vs Freestanding 🎥
❑ Lesson 13: Packing & Gear List Template 📄
4. Your Clothing on Trail
❑ Lesson 14: Selecting the Right Clothing 🎥
❑ Lesson 15: 10 Piece Clothing Adaptive System
❑ Lesson 16: Choosing the Right Footwear
5. Navigating on Trail
❑ Lesson 17: How to Navigate on Trail 🎥
❑ Lesson 18: Preparing to Navigate
❑ Lesson 19: Offline Google Maps
❑ Lesson 20: Offline onX Maps 🔗
❑ Lesson 21: InDepth Routing (Optional) 🎥
6. Choosing the Right Campsites
❑ Lesson 22: Choosing the Right Campsites 🎥
❑ Lesson 23: Fire Safety 🎥
❑ Lesson 24: Campsite Checklist 📄
7. Food & Food Safety
❑ Lesson 25: Food Selection and Prep 🎥
❑ Lesson 26: Food by Calorie Density List 📄
❑ Lesson 27: 3 Day Hiking Trip Food List 📄
❑ Lesson 28: Food Safety 🎥
8. Safe Drinking Water
❑ Lesson 29: How to Safely Drink Water 🎥
❑ Lesson 30: Hydration Planning Checklist 📄
9. How to Poop on Trail
❑ Lesson 31: How to Poop 🎥
10. First Aid
❑ Lesson 32: First Aid on Trail 🎥
❑ Lesson 33: Basic Foot Care
❑ Lesson 34: First Aid Checklist 📄
11. Animals
❑ Lesson 35: Animals on Trail 🎥
12. Hiking Hygiene
❑ Lesson 36: Hiking Hygiene 🎥
13. You're Ready!
❑ Lesson 37: Resources & Downloads 📄
❑ Lesson 38: Gear Links 🔗
❑ Lesson 39: Congratulations! 🎥
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Learn How To Plan, Pack, and Navigate Your First Backpacking Trips. Helping beginners get into the backcountry quickly, safely, and confidently.
You are taking the first step to doing what very few people are willing to do— head out into the wilderness with only the items on your back.
Whatever your reason is— whether it’s a personal goal, seeing things you'll only see on foot, or spend time with friends/family, my goal with this course is to give you the tools and confidence to make this happen as safely and as comfortably as possible.
Thank you for trusting me with your time and money.
I wish you all the best on this journey!
Dan Becker
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Testimonials
“As someone who teaches “Intro To Backpacking” classes for a University, Dan’s class is thorough, yet it doesn’t feel overwhelming with too much detail that you feel lost.
Dan’s approach to backpacking makes you feel like anyone can get outside and have a really enjoyable experience in the backcountry.
This is a great introduction to getting started with backpacking and feeling confident to make it happen.”
“All the information and inspiration you need in one place.
Dan has created a way of learning about backpacking that is fun, extremely informative, and empowering!
In an age of cheaply thrown-together content, this course stands out for its quality and value.”
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