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READERS COMMENTS
Hey,
2002 "Backpacker Gear Guide" helped me prepare for my 2003 AT hike.
The equipment rating system/s allowed time and comparisons while saving me lots of fossil-fuel searching.
Is such a guide available now?
Go green and hike,
Jack
jackonamountain2@aol.com
Posted: Nov 12, 2009 Jack Popp
Hey,
2002 "Backpacker Gear Guide" helped me prepare for my 2003 AT hike.
The equipment rating system/s allowed time and comparisons while saving me lots of fossil-fuel searching.
Is such a guide available now?
Go green and hike,
Jack
jackonamountain2@aol.com
Posted: Nov 12, 2009 Jack Popp
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