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SUMMARY:Camping Equipment Demystified
DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE: Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 | REI Seattle\n\n\n\nMysteries can be thrilling in books and movies but they’re often barriers when it comes to camping\, hiking\, fishing\, and backpacking. The solution is Camping Equipment Demystified! It’s like a petting zoo for gear and guidance hosted by super friendly nature nerds. \nMoms\, bring your kids! Grown kids\, bring your moms! Rewrite your outdoor narratives and change your family’s outdoor legacy.  \nIf you’re tired of looking at the photos and want to be in the photos\, join us. \n\n\n\nYou feel drawn to the outdoors. You want the peace. You want the mental reset. You want to see your kids disconnect from screens and connect with the land and water. \n\n\n\nIt feels overwhelming: Trying something new – or restarting a favorite activity – is easier with a little help from friends.  \n\n\n\n\n\nOur goal is to get you where you wanna be: Camping Equipment Demystified is a resource hub where you’ll find encouragement to take your first (or next) step. Whether solo\, with friends\, or leading your family\, we’re here to help you feel safe\, comfortable\, and undeniably capable. \n\n🌿 The Experience: Courage\, Community & Gear\n\n\n\nThis isn’t a sales pitch. It’s a skill share. Hosted by The Bronze Chapter at REI’s Seattle flagship store\, this is a Black-led\, high-energy\, judgment-free zone. We’re creating a brave space where adults\, youth\, and families of color can ask ALL the questions. You won’t feel self-conscious here. \n\n\n\nWe’ve curated a massive collection of items for you to touch\, test\, zip\, and click. Like we said\, a petting zoo for gear and guidance. But more importantly\, we’ve gathered a community of skilled volunteers who look like you and want you to experience the outdoors in magical ways. \n  \n\nSIGN ME UP! \n  \n\n🛠️ Hands-On Learning Stations (Touch It\, Try It\, Trust It)\n\n\n\nDon’t just look at pictures. Get your hands on the equipment and information that make the adventures possible. \n\n\n\n\n⛺ Station Tents: From solo setups to family favorites. See the difference between 1\, 2\, and 4-person tents. Compare materials and construction\, and learn how to stay dry\, cozy\, and secure through Pacific Northwest seasons.\n\n\n\n💤 Station Sleep Systems: Worried about being cold? We got you. Test mats\, cots\, quilts\, and sleeping bags to find your perfect sleep under the stars.\n\n\n\n🎒 Station Backpacks: Like people\, packs have personalities. Get a free fit assessment from REI staff and find the one that hugs you back. Explore the differences between day packs and overnight haulers.\n\n\n\n🍳 Station Stoves\, Fuel & Nutrition: We aren’t surviving on granola bars or goo packets. Discover and demo what stoves\, fuels\, and meals are best for your needs.\n\n\n\n🚽 Station Hygiene: Featuring Anastasia Allison\, founder of Kula Cloth! This is a safe space for everyone to get answers about going to the bathroom outdoors\, caring for your menstruation cycle\, and ways to feel fresh between showers.\n\n\n\n💧 Station Freshwater Treatment: Stay hydrated and healthy. Learn how to collect and filter fresh water\, understand the difference between filtering and sterilizing\, and taste the difference between filtered vs. chemically treated water. \n\n🎣 NEW THIS YEAR: Water\, Wildlife & Leadership\n\nFly Fishing with Giancarlo Lawrence: The Black Stonefly will be in the house. Gian’s a father\, chef\, angler\, and guide who’s rewriting the story of who belongs on the river. He’s here to show you that fly fishing is for everyone. As a dad who fishes with his own kids\, he’s passionate about getting the next generation on the water. Come meet Gian. Check out the equipment. See some incredibly beautiful flies (tying is an art form!) and learn the proper way to handle fish from catch to release. This is a rare chance to connect with a Black fly fishing expert about resources\, technique\, and the art of the cast. Get to know Gian through this TotemBridge film and Out & Back episode. \nDepartment of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) Connect with Larry Delgado. He’s the DFW Diversity Equity and Inclusion Manager and he’s championing a major shift in who uses our public lands. DFW manages hundreds of water access points and wildlife areas and Larry’s here to make sure our community knows these spaces are ours. He’s doing the work of advocacy to connect you directly to the land and water available for your fishing\, hunting\, and joy. Come grab some swag and get the map to your next adventure.\nOutdoor Equity Coalition (OEC) Meet some folks from the Outdoor Equity Coalition. They’re rewriting the script on outdoor leadership by offering paid internships\, stipends\, and mentorships for our youth. Powered by Best Starts for Kids\, OEC supports community events like Youth Town Hall Forums and Hikes for Healing. They’re creating a safe space where young people unleash their authentic selves\, gain real-world career skills\, and get paid to lead. Come find out how they’re igniting the next generation to thrive.\n\n\n \n\n🎁 Community Giveaways!\n\n\n\nWe love to celebrate our community! You’ll receive a free ticket upon entry for our drawings. (Must be present to win). We’re giving away premium equipment from amazing outdoor brands\, including Black- and women-owned companies like Kobee’s\, Seirus\, REI\, Kula Cloth\, and Minimal Gear. \n\n🗓️ Event Details & Registration\n \n\nWhen: Saturday\, May 9\, 2026 | 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM\n\n\n\nWhere: REI Seattle (222 Yale Ave N\, 2nd Floor)\n\n\n\nNote: No REI membership or purchase required. Just bring your curiosity.\n\n\n💸 Sliding Scale Contribution: Your financial contribution fuels The Bronze Chapter’s mission to keep these community health events running. Please choose the level that fits your life: \n🪺 $1 Egg (for Youth) | 🐟 $10 Salmon | 🦭 $20 Seal | 🐬 $30 Dolphin | 🐋 $40 Orca \n  \nYES! Get me Camping & Fishing\n  \n\n🦋 This Day Can Transform Your Summer\nSeason is right around the corner. Don’t find yourself later wishing you’d started with us today. \nTogether\, let’s turn “I wish I knew how” into “Watch me do this.” \n\nWhat the Community is Saying:\n\nExactly what I needed\, a way to learn about all the basic equipment in one place from friendly people who look like me. No mansplaining. No judgment. And I won a dope pair of gloves in the drawing. — G. Jackson  \nIt was great to connect with other people of color and get a lot of information about things that immediately interested me\, but also things that I was not expecting. — C. Miranda \nThe water station was very helpful… I usually just carry a hydration bladder but it was useful to know about how to filter and treat in case I don’t have access to a clean water source. — L. Chen \nI didn’t know they had 1-person tents\, I only ever saw them for 4 people. — I. Lewis \nI’ve never heard of or seen a workshop like this before led by people of color! — A. Martin  \n  \nYES! I Want Confidence
URL:https://thebronzechapter.org/event/camping-equipment-demystified/
LOCATION:REI Seattle\, 222 Yale Ave N\, 2nd Floor\, Seattle\, WA\, 98109\, United States
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