Photos: Backpacking Using Nineteenth Century Technology

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Ben Jenkins works on a garment for a customer in his home/workshop in Erie on Friday. Jenkins and Aaron Klass plan to hike the Colorado Trail using technology from the 1860s. More photos: DailyCamera.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer May 27 2016
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A garment for a customer is seen on a form in Ben Jenkins home/workshop in Erie on Friday. Jenkins and Aaron Klass plan to hike the Colorado Trail using technology from the 1860s. More photos: DailyCamera.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer May 27 2016
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Ben Jenkins works on a garment for a customer in his home/workshop in Erie on Friday. Jenkins and Aaron Klass plan to hike the Colorado Trail using technology from the 1860s. More photos: DailyCamera.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer May 27 2016
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A kettle, utensils and other items used for cooking are seen on an ironing board in Ben Jenkins home/workshop in Erie on Friday. These are some of the items that Jenkins plans to take with him while hiking the Colorado Trail using nineteenth century technology. More photos: DailyCamera.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer May 27 2016
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A blanket is seen in Ben Jenkins home/workshop in Erie on Friday. These are some of the items that Jenkins plans to take with him while hiking the Colorado Trail using nineteenth century technology. More photos: DailyCamera.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer May 27 2016
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A pair of boots that replicate a pair designed in the 1860s and a canteen are seen on an ironing board in Ben Jenkins home/workshop in Erie on Friday. These are some of the items that Jenkins plans to take with him while hiking the Colorado Trail using nineteenth century technology. More photos: DailyCamera.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer May 27 2016
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A handmade leather bag is seen as Ben Jenkins works on a garment for a customer in his home/workshop in Erie on Friday. Jenkins and Aaron Klass plan to hike the Colorado Trail using technology from the 1860s. More photos: DailyCamera.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer May 27 2016
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Ben Jenkins poses for a portrait while working on a garment for a customer in his home/workshop on Friday in Erie. More photos: DailyCamera.com.
Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer May 27 2016
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