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Will Elliott (elliott.will) - BPL Forum Member

My Locale Sacramento, CA / Wasilla, AK
About Me Grad student and Associate Instructor at the University of California, Davis.

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All Forum Posts by Will Elliott

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Spinnsheet: why use it?
Hi all, I just acquired a spinnaker cloth groundsheet with a used tarp. I cannot figure why one would use the groundsheet. If I'm sleeping on a pad, the groundsheet won't keep me any dri...

In GEAR » Spinnsheet: why use it?
May 21, 6:11pm
Pot
Hi Martin, Would you sell just the pot? Already have the stove. Will

In Gear Swap » FS Ikea hobo stove /stoic 700ml camp kitchen
May 14, 11:57pm
Cheap
Hi Peter, Weight and price-- but then I didn't realize one could have a tenkara pole for $60. The fishing I enjoy most is dipnetting salmon, pretty low tech, so the stick was more appealing ...

In Fishing » Fishing with a stick
May 14, 12:50pm
Reactor
We used a reactor in the Alaska Range and were very impressed over the whisperlite and superflys we have used before, as well as over jetboils, though apparently others have no problem with the jet...

In Winter Hiking » Melting Snow Setup
May 14, 10:13am
Layer
Thermal fleece puffy shell... Switch the last two. Underlayers, wind shirt, puffy. Like Wool shirt R1 pullover Plus whatever as needed Houdini Belay parka And then the shell if y...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Enchantments in June; staying WARM
May 13, 12:35am
Pants
Silnylon works great for me for rain pants. They're not hard to make. From a climber's perspective, I don't buy into the 'gnarly pants' thing. Too expensive, heavy. I'd just...

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Enchantments in June; staying WARM
May 13, 12:16am
Cool
Thanks for the helpful info! I will try the handline.

In Fishing » Fishing with a stick
May 13, 12:06am
Re: Where to learn basic climbing skills?
"I am really interested in learning some basic climbing skills. I want to know how to rappel and how to set a rope to protect myself while doing risky scrambling." Rappel: the dulferst...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Where to learn basic climbing skills?
May 13, 12:00am
Freedom of the Hills
My friends and I taught ourselves to climb by reading "Freedom of the Hills," buying used gear, and experimenting. Our first rope was from Home Depot. Just go for it. Look for climbing te...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Where to learn basic climbing skills?
May 12, 11:39pm
Fishing with a stick
I'm curious why I see 'survival' type folks often selling little kits with just hooks and line, while the threads on this forum intimate that a real fishing rod is mandatory. Has anyone...

In Fishing » Fishing with a stick
May 12, 10:26pm

All Reader Reviews by Will Elliott

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Granite Gear Virga
I second the positive remarks above. Many reviewers have been puzzled by the extension collar. It's so big so you can literally climb inside the pack while waiting out the night, waiting for your ...

In Backpacks - Frameless
October 10, 11:04pm