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ken helwig (kennyhel77) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA
About Me A return to backpacking after a musicians life. Hiked with too much weight before finding out the "lite" side. I live in Scotts Valley which is right in the middle of the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains, and only 10 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes from Los Gatos. Love the Sierra's!!! Too many places to see and go!
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All Forum Posts by ken helwig

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Re: Re: Re: Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
I have been listening to it for three days straight. It is a darn good album!!! Let me know what you think

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
November 07, 5:06pm

Re: Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
This is for anyone who digs The DKs. Jello Biafra has a new band called Jello Biafra and The Guantanamo School Of Medicine. This is the best stuff Jello has done since Plastic Surgery Disasters. Je...

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
November 06, 6:12pm

Re: overnighter sounds good, maybe Stanislaus N.F. or ?
I might be up too. depends on the date and where

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » bpl bay area any plans before Point Reyes?
November 04, 6:44pm

Re: Piute Lake - Gem Lake Loop - Emmigrant Wilderness 24-25 Oct 2009
Did the same hike last year with Jay and Josh. Nice late season trip. Glad YOU did not get snowed on. Cherry Crk with water??

In Trip Reports » Piute Lake - Gem Lake Loop - Emmigrant Wilderness 24-25 Oct 2009
November 04, 8:13am

Re: Re: Re: 3 Basins and a Bowl along The Great Western Divide
Tom, you had me thinking of this as my next trip. Just don't know about slogging it over Sheppards

In Trip Reports » 3 Basins and a Bowl along The Great Western Divide
November 01, 6:17pm

Re: Coyotes Kill Hiker in Canada
hear them every night at my house. I have never seen one though have any curiousity with me.

In On the Web » Coyotes Kill Hiker in Canada
October 28, 5:08pm

Re: Re: Re: Additon to the waiting list
Tony, please check your pms.

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » THE 2ND ANNUAL POINT REYES BAY AREA BPL TRIP
October 26, 5:59pm

Re: Bay Area BPL Winter Camping Thread
If this turns out to be like our BPL Bay Area trip with allot of people, we can go to Peter Grubb Hut. Not to stay there but we can camp in that valley. You start out at Boreal Ski Resort with a sn...

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » Bay Area BPL Winter Camping Thread
October 26, 5:58pm

Re: I'm interested
I skied there a few years ago. The closest trail (there are two) from the TH is advanced and unfortunately that is what I took. The second trail to Dewey Point which is about a mile further down th...

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » Bay Area BPL Winter Camping Thread
October 26, 4:51pm

Re: Re: Additon to the waiting list
I literally got the last site. By 9:30 am the whole place was booked up believe it or not. Ken and I were thinking it would be a breeze to get both group sites and he got his at 9:02. I don't k...

In Hiking Partners / Trip Announcements » THE 2ND ANNUAL POINT REYES BAY AREA BPL TRIP
October 26, 4:27pm

All Reader Reviews by ken helwig

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ULA Equipment
Been using ULA packs for years. Bought the P2, P1 and now the Conduit. All are excellent in their own way. Customer service is perfect and so is the gear. Great packs!!!

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
July 06, 4:58pm

Bear Boxer 101 Contender
Came home to find a rather colorful small box on my porch today. Wow it is small. I have always thought that it would be cool to have a small bear cannister for 1-2 nights of backpacking. Well here it...

In Miscellaneous Products
May 22, 6:25pm

Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
I have only taken this on one trip so far. Everything that I have read about this is true. The space (square feet) and the coverage is awesome. I did not feel claustrophobic at all. The harness is a g...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
April 08, 12:31pm

Down Works (Santa Cruz, CA)
I live in Scotts Valley which is 5 minutes from The Down Works. I have purchased alot of gear from them. I find them knowledgable, curtious, and priced right. Their products in their store is geared t...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 26, 4:53pm

Gossamer Gear
Have used two packs of theirs, tarp, pad, stoves and clothing. No problems at all!!!! Love their stuff and they continue to do well after the change. Without hesitation, I will use them for more purch...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
November 24, 7:27pm

Go Lite Speed
Just bought this today with a need for a multi day pack. I like all of the extra pockets, but wish that they were just a little bigger. As for the helmet holder, this is a great feature. I will not be...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 19, 4:34pm

Seychelle In Line Eliminator
I too like the idea of this filter. The problem that I have had is getting the runs too. This has now happened a few times. Wonder if the filter is working at all.

In Hydration - Water Treatment
December 10, 4:26pm

ULA Equipment P-1
I have owned a P-1 for six months now (and a P-2 for 3 years) and have come to really enjoy the qualities that make this pack a great weeklong hauler. The 1/4 length stays work well in making your pac...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 13, 10:40am

Gossamer Gear Mariposa
4200 ci with two stays. A pouch for your sleeping pad on the outside to add support to the frame, and the best part of the pack is that it weighs in at 17 oz. Other options include using clothing inst...

In Backpacks - Frameless
August 04, 9:40am