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Bill Law (williamlaw) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale SF Bay Area
About Me Started backpacking in the late 1990s. I love the mountains. I'm into peak bagging (up to class 3; no ropes involved), exploring new areas, snowshoeing. I also do lots of day hikes in the bay area.

I've been lightweight from the start (probably my lightest pack was my first time out, having just read Ray Jardine's PCT Hiking Guide).

Due to heart problems, I've slowed down a bit in recent years. But that makes efficiency an even more important criterium when choosing my gear.
CitySan Jose
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://williamlaw.shutterfly.com

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All Forum Posts by Bill Law

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Re: options
Those cases look good, but more expensive and don't have the fallback of the hand crank for emergency use. The Boost Turbine 2000 has the battery, plus an emergency option. Plus, they sell the...

In GEAR » Boost mobile device battery chargers
May 13, 10:08am
Re: Coconut water concentrate 50% off at Swansons Vitamins
Independent of my general and well-founded cynicism about such nutritional supplement fads, I will say that the coconut water I sampled at work was the worst tasting concoction ever.

In Gear Deals » Coconut water concentrate 50% off at Swansons Vitamins
May 12, 11:40am
Boost mobile device battery chargers
I ran across these products, which provide various means of charging mobile devices. There are solar, hand-cranked, and simple supplemental battery options. They look reasonably lightweight and v...

In GEAR » Boost mobile device battery chargers
May 09, 11:26pm
Re: bd pole grips -- black hands
I've been using BD poles since forever and never had a problem. I will say that I rarely actually hold the handles. Maybe lightly between thumb and index finger. My technique has the weigh...

In GEAR » bd pole grips -- black hands
May 06, 10:08am
Re: WTB Big Agnes Fly Creek 2
I have one I'm looking to sell. I've switched to the Copper Spur. The tent is in excellent condition. Lightly used for a couple of seasons. I have the footprint also, if you would like...

In Gear Swap » WTB Big Agnes Fly Creek 2
April 13, 10:36am
Re: Re: All single AA LED Flashlights are regulated
There were 2 "maximum"s in there, and I think he meant when the light was running at maximum output. The zebralights are nice because they give you the option of trading light output for...

In GEAR » Light Geeks: Best (High End) Regulated Headlamp
March 31, 12:59pm
Sony SELP1650
I placed an order for this new lens when they were announced last December or so. I received it a month ago and have had a chance to use it some. Here are my initial impressions: First, my mai...

In Photography » Sony SELP1650
March 23, 12:59pm
Re: Need high zoom P+S recomendation
I've owned 2 Panasonic Lumix Z-series cameras and have been very happy with each. Not so great in low light (slow to focus). But reasonably compact, plenty of features, decent performance. ...

In Photography » Need high zoom P+S recomendation
March 23, 12:34pm
Re: WTB: Used Down Bag / Quilt, 25-30*
I have a rarely-used Stoic Somnus 30. Long. 800FP. $135. 1 lb 9 oz. Send PM if interested. What school do you attend? I'm open to offering a discount if you've chosen schools wisely.

In Gear Swap » WTB: Used Down Bag / Quilt, 25-30*
March 08, 10:21am
Re: Henry Coe 7-9 days in April
You don't say exactly when you plan on going there in April. But be aware of the Backcountry Weekend, which is the last weekend in April this year, I believe. You will have a completely diffe...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Henry Coe 7-9 days in April
February 26, 10:47am

All Reader Reviews by Bill Law

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Nalgene Cantene '48 oz.' (widemouth)
I had two of these, 48oz that I used to carry additional water in my daypack for long hikes or peak-bagging. And a 96oz for use in camp (never carried this one full). Loved the weight and collap...

In Hydration - Water Storage Containers
August 20, 11:47am
Western Mountaineering Megalite
My Megalite is my favorite piece of gear. It keeps me warm in temperatures from 25-55. I've never had a moment where anything negative about this sleeping bag ever crossed my mind while using ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
March 26, 1:27pm
Down Works (Santa Cruz, CA)
I bought my Granite Gear Vapor Latitude here. They were great about ordering one so I could compare it to the Vapor Trail. They know lightweight stuff and are great folks. Drop in if you're i...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 26, 1:19pm
SteepandCheap.Com SteepandCheap.Com
Super site. Quality goods, fast shipping, reasonable shipping charges, great customer service.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 26, 1:13pm