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All Forum Posts by Bill Fornshell
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MYOG Hand/Toe Warmers - Toe Cozies Hi Nate, Yours look great. I called mine "Toe Cozies" and I did not use Cuben Fiber for them. Mine were made during a hike with what I had with me. I sewed them with a needle and ... |
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Wool Blanket Resurgence - As A Great Kilt? Hi, Have you thought about using a "Great Kilt"? Wear it during the day and wrap up in it at night. The Great Kilt is the one that is very large and when unwrapped would be about a... |
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Re: Re: Cuben Weight / 4-Cord Hi Tim, The (4-directional) Cuben in my picture is 0.49 ounces per square yard and is listed as CTO.3HBK.08/F.5. I have no idea what the (F.5) means. I bought this in June - 2006. I believe... |
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Cuben Weight / 4-Cord This is what I used for the winter pack I made with the snow show pouch: That pack was a heavy one at about 2.54 ounces I bought my 4 - cord Cuben fiber several years ago at a real good d... |
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Cuben Weight Hi, When ever I get a new batch of Cuben Fiber I cut a piece 36 inches square and weight it on a triple beam gram scale. Then I do the math to see what it weighs vs what I bought. That is the ... |
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Re: Re: Backpacking Light's New Thorofare Collection Hi Mark, What is CFM? Cubic Feet per minute air will blow through the material? Thanks |
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Re: Pack for Heavy loads Tim, If you have questions about a McHale Pack just give him a call. I have talked to him a couple of times. Phone number 1-206-533-1479. If you are in really great shape you could carry ... |
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Re: RE: UL Sustainable, Materials and Methods Hi, Interesting thread - so far. From Michael: "I envision wool being integral, but I wonder, why have I not seen Merino in thicker weaves like a blanket. Anyone?" I weave and... |
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Re: External Frame Question(s) Hi, "No, I won't be able to make hip-wings on mk1" Why not. I have made something like them for several pack frames. It isn't that hard. |
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Re: Bill Fornshell ?? Hi Miguel, I am still alive. I continue to have a few medical delays when it comes to being able to go hiking however. ================= The good news: I am in my third week of a six wee... |
All Reader Reviews by Bill Fornshell
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BMW (BPL) UL 60 Balaclava Cocoon UL 60 Balaclava - Multi-Purpose - 5/5 I have had my Cocoon Balaclava since they first shipped. When I got it I was in the middle of several things and just looked it over, put it on, bless... |
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OR (Outdoor Research) During the planning for my AT Hike this coming January I got out my old OR Advanced Bivy. I had used it only a few times after I bought it about 10 years ago and wanted to have a good look at it set ... |
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BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership 1. Being able to have a picture and a little information about us all and a possible way to send a private email to other members. 2. A list of all our replies to threads in date order. This alone ... |
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Patagonia Dragonfly pullover I have to agree with everyone about the Patagonia DragonFly. I bought 2 on a close-out sale for $29.95 each. You can't hardly beat that for a really great piece of gear. |
