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Ryan Faulkner (ryanf) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Mid atlantic, No. Cal About Me My name is Ryan Faulkner, i am 17 years old, and have been UL backpacking for about 7 years. I have been inspired by hikers like Andrew Skurka, and Ryan Jordan, and have dedicated my trips to going light and fast. I plan on hiking the PCT and AT before finishing college, and after I hope to get some sort of a career in the backpacking industry.(I havent quite figured out how exactly, but i will :) I have some big plans for the future, but ill keep those quiet for now ;-P State Virginia Country USA My Website URL http://www.ryanfaulknerphotography.com My PDF Gear List Winds-Yellowstone Trek 2008

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All Forum Posts by Ryan Faulkner

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	Re: Re: PCT pack choice The one pack I will always recomend is the Golite Jam. I love almost everything about it. I have used it for many long distance trips without resupply, with weights up to 40lbs (loaded with food...	In GEAR » PCT pack choice January 15, 4:21pm
	Re: golite ultra 20 Just a quick question... does the Ultra have hang loops on the foot box? one thing I think my nunatak ghost is missing.	In GEAR » 2008 Golite Sleeping Bags January 13, 12:54pm
	Re: wind pants as main hiking pants? YOu might be interested in the Montbell stretch windpants. they are light (5.6oz) super tough (ballistic nylon stretch fabric) with stretch, and have ankle zips, and two zippered pockets.	In GEAR » wind pants as main hiking pants? January 12, 10:54am
	Re: a little about me... my info: Sex: Male Age: 15 Race: english/scottish/irish/german Location: D.C. suburbs Favorite Hiking so far: SIERRAS, Uintas, shenendoah, dolly sods Hobbies/Interests: Backpackin...	In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What is the personality profile of a light weight backpacker? January 02, 6:28pm
	Re: Why Are We Even Still Here? was "A Very Thorough MYOG Site" Too true Bill, I am glad I found BPL when I did, I have read through all the old articles, and they have done much in teaching me about UL backpacking. In addition, a few years ago, these forums...	In GEAR » Why Are We Even Still Here? was "A Very Thorough MYOG Site" January 02, 5:14pm
	Re: 2008 Golite Virga 5.6oz! Skurka may have done some modifications to get his jacket to that weight	In GEAR » 2008 Golite Virga 5.6oz! December 31, 11:42am
	Re: Re: New MLD SuperProphet and more! super prophet was used on Everest it looks like cool	In GEAR » New MLD SuperProphet! December 30, 8:40pm
	Re: Kids I am 15 years old, the last few years I have learned alot about ultralight backpacking, and have done my share of long distance backpacking without resupply, dialed in my gearlist fairly completely...	In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Skurka looking for expedition ideas December 30, 8:38pm
	Re: Skurka looking for expedition ideas international ideas... a friend of mine gave me some maps of the canadian rockies up in british colombia and alberta a few weeks ago. I would like to explore some of this areas in the next few y...	In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Skurka looking for expedition ideas December 30, 4:36pm
	Re: Skurka looking for expedition ideas mountaineering? something off trail... speed record attempt? plenty of trails to pick from. I got the feeling when you were hiking the california section of the PCT, you were trying to get a ...	In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Skurka looking for expedition ideas December 30, 9:51am

All Reader Reviews by Ryan Faulkner

	Review	Category
	BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership I am so glad I found this website, before this site I was carrying a 30-40lb pack, after reading the articles I got my list under 10, and after joining the forums, well carrying less than 4 pounds is ...	In Books and Media December 31, 10:20pm
	Snow Peak Gigapower Ti Good thought. I bring this stove whenever I need to simmer, one disadvantage of alcohol stoves. I like it much, much, much better than the MSR pocket rocket, the 4 titanium stands are much more ...	In Stoves - Canister December 30, 1:25pm
	ThermoJet MicroLite I did not buy this stove, in fact, I have never bought a alcohol stove, but have many of the MBD stoves and tonight added this wonder to my collection. I actually In Stoves - Alcohol December 09, 9:56pm
	Minibull Designs Pocket Puck I did not purchase a pocket puck from mini bull design, but from looking at pictures and from expeience from making other stoves I made my own flattened side burner stove. I like the overall design, w...	In Stoves - Alcohol October 06, 1:16pm

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