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About Me 2001 Long Trail
2010 Appalachian Trail

minimalist / SUL hiker.

Dwell: NH, AZ, AK, TX, UT
StateUT
CountryUnited States
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All Forum Posts by Ed Barkowski

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Thank you all for your advice! More is always welcome! To answer a few, I already have all the gear listed and arrived at the current decisions through plenty of forum browsing (just like this) and...

In Gear Lists » AT Thru-Hike, 2009
January 02, 10:04pm
AT Thru-Hike, 2009
Hi forum, Just looking for good feedback. Finace' and I are hitting the trail in March (list is for both of us). Items missing, items unnecessary, alternative gear suggestions. And of cou...

In Gear Lists » AT Thru-Hike, 2009
January 02, 2:27pm
(2) CD Prolite 3, small
2 Avail: Cascade Designs Therm-a-Rest ProLite 3 (short, 3/4) Brand New, with wrapping/tags $60 each or $120 for both Details: http://www.thermarest.com/product_detail.aspx?pID=42&cID=1

In Gear Swap » (2) CD Prolite 3, small
December 24, 6:27pm
How many stuff sacks?
I'm getting ready to buy ALL of the stuff sacks (waterproof and otherwise) for a 2009 thru-hike of the AT, and I'm at a loss. Can I get some feedback on how many to take, what sizes to b...

In GEAR » How many stuff sacks?
October 31, 7:08pm
The perfect alc stove for 2 on the AT
My fiance' and I are hiking the AT in '09 and are about to buy/make a stove. I'm between: WHITE BOX, BRASSLITE, MINI BULL TRANGIA or HOMEMADE. Please advise: Make, model, reason, ...

In GEAR » The PERFECT alc stove for 2 on the AT
October 01, 9:58am
best ounce
...back in 2001, I came across some great Northern Lights...

In Philosophy & Technique » Best ounce you ever carried?
September 16, 10:56pm
Pack liner vs. Pack cover
What is preferred (or more worth its weight) on a trail such as the AT, a pack LINER or COVER? Or BOTH? Please give specifics when possible. Note: My pack is the GG Nimbus Meridian. Thank...

In Philosophy & Technique » Pack liner vs. Pack cover
July 24, 9:27pm
GG Squall Classic tarptent needed
New to the community - apologies if I'm not supposed to post requests here, but I'm looking for a Gossamer Gear Squall Classic tarptent in good shape. Please respond if willing to sell. Thanks

In Gear Swap » GG Squall Classic tarptent needed
July 08, 12:53am

All Reader Reviews by Ed Barkowski

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Gossamer Gear Gorilla
After putting a few low-mileage days on this pack, I'm in love. As described, it hugs the back well and "athletically", granting the upper body full range of motion and eliminating bounc...

In Backpacks - Frameless
February 06, 8:09pm