Campapalooza 2018
1378 Hendersonville Rd
Asheville, NC 28803
USA
Spring camping season gets an early start with a preview of 2018’s best reviewed gear from international innovators as well as local favorites. Free hourly workshops on topics from festival camping to choosing the right backpack for a thru hike to getting started to hiking are joined by giveaways and the presentation of grants to local environmental nonprofits.
// Who’s Going to Be There //
Adventure Medical
Buff
Chaco
CLIF Bar
Columbia
Deuter
Exped
ENO
Freefly
Good To-Go Gourmet
Gregory
Howler Bros.
Hydrapak
KEEN
Know Allergies
La Sportiva
Leki
Lole
Lowa
Marmot
Mountain Khakis
MSR
Mystery Ranch
Nemo Equipment
Oboz
Osprey
PackTowl
Platypus
Salewa
Seal Line
Sherpa Adventure Gear
Smartwool
Snow Peak
Stanley
Sylvansport
The Landmark Project
Therm-a-rest
Travel Chair
Unsinkable Polarized
Vasque
Western Mountaineering
// Schedule //
9:30 – Picking Your Pack: Size + Fit
10:30 – Fit for Adventure: Your Chacos
11:30 – Why You Should Use Trekking Poles
12:30 – Sun Protection Clothing for Adventure
1:30 – Keep Your Gear Like New
2:30 – Hammock Camping Tips + Tricks
3:30 – Kayak Camping
4:30 – Hiking with a Map + Compass
5:30 – Learn to Tie Knots
This event is FREE + open to the public. Kids and well-behaved pets are welcome.