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Bill Fornshell (bfornshell) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southern Texas
About Me I have been a member here since 24 August, 2003.

I believe in SUL and Lighter, Backpacking, and make most of my own gear. If you have a question about something I have made you can read about most of it here or on my Blog.

http://ultraliteskunkworks.blogspot.com/

Please Note:

I don't make things for other people. Thanks for asking but the answer to all, is NO.
CitySan Antonio
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All Forum Posts by Bill Fornshell

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Re: Advice on metal for MYOG pack frame
You might get a few constructions ideas from my External Pack Frame Thread: SUL External Frame / 1-1-2009

In Make Your Own Gear » Need advice on type of metal for MYOG pack frame
March 05, 6:03pm

Re: Re: Russia?
Question from Ben: "I wonder how much Lend/Lease materiel got to the USSR?" $12 billion in Lend-Lease aid to Soviet. This is very easy to find, just do a web search.

In Chaff » Warfighters: History of the term?
March 02, 10:15pm

Re: SUL "Crampons"
Hi Miguel, This idea is a great idea for my "Super Ultra Light - Super Ultra Cheap" gear list. Thanks for passing this on to us.

In Make Your Own Gear » Lightweight "Crampons"
February 13, 8:32pm

Footwear for the Southern AT in this Weather.
If you wanted to be dressed for this current weather so you could stay on the trail (Southern end of the AT), what boots would you be wearing (snow, ice, mixed with rain and low temperatures 32 to ...

In GEAR » Footwear for the Southern AT in this Weather.
February 13, 2:52pm

Re: 20 denier .9oz ripstop at Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics?
Tom, Have you called Thru-Hiker to see if you can buy the quilt kit with synthetic insulation instead of Down?

In Make Your Own Gear » 20 denier .9oz ripstop at Outdoor Wilderness Fabrics?
February 10, 11:39am

Re: What size grommet?
Hi, Which part of the tip? They have a small tip and then the rest of it. The bump at the end of the tip is 9/16" and where your gromment would stop. Look for one with a hole that...

In Make Your Own Gear » What size grommet?
February 07, 10:41pm

Re: Re: Huzefa
"He did a bob molen?" Hi, If Huzefa took money from folks for his Cuben Down Air Pad I would agree with you. That is unless he is talking to them and not to us. If he just coul...

In Gear Deals » Cuben Fiber Down Air Pad
February 07, 12:41pm

No Interest?!?! - yes
Hi Miguel, How do the sizes run? Can the Japanese sizes convert to something like our S,M.L? I tried to buy cloths when I was in Japan but was to big for what they had in stock. I would need ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Japanese Layering System
February 04, 12:22am

Re: Re: A Japanese Layering System- perhaps a new way to keep warm and dry?
Hi Miguel, Very interesting idea. I ran the web site through a translation program and now I am translating the translation. Thanks.

In Philosophy & Technique » Japanese Layering System
February 03, 7:26pm

Re: eVent and shield
Hi David, Not everyone can buy from eVent but many can buy from Pertex. I can buy from Pertex but eVent will not sell to me.

In GEAR » Pertex Shield
February 03, 11:59am

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...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
July 08, 10:08pm

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 ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 29, 4:41pm

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 ...

In Books and Media
October 27, 8:16pm

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.

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
December 19, 9:22am