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Hoot Filsinger (filsinger) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Pacific Northwest
About Me Started backpacking in 1968 with my first and only Kelty Pack. Have enjoyed many adventures in Los Padres, Sierra Nevada, Cascades, and coastal hiking in the Pacific Northwest.Colin Fletcher was my mentor in my youth and I now enjoy the kind and knowledgeable folks at BPL.
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All Forum Posts by Hoot Filsinger

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I am paid for 200 feet. Thank you!

In Gear Swap » Dyna-Glide Dyneema 1000 pound test for bear bags, hammocks, guylines....
August 11, 7:28pm
Re: Re: Where can I get a platy hoser screw fitting/hose connector
Hey Ken, That may be true but your mind is a little faster than mine. Bill

In GEAR » Where can I get a platy hoser screw fitting/hose connector
August 06, 6:37pm
Re: Where can I get a platy hoser screw fitting/hose connector
Hey Troy, It is called AquaSimple Bottle cap and Arrowhead Equipment has them for $1.75 each. http://arrowheadequipment.webs.com/apps/webstore/products/show/1191146 Bill

In GEAR » Where can I get a platy hoser screw fitting/hose connector
August 06, 6:26pm
Re: I wonder what is different?
Hey Bryce, The dimensions are all within a few (1-5) inches. It is hard to know because the height of the pitch and whether or not the tent is symmetrical or asmmetrical changes the measurements...

In GEAR » Deciding between BearPaw Cub Den 1.5, Zpacks Hexamid (I chose Cub Den, here are the pics and initial setup)
July 31, 9:53am
Cub Den prototype pics
I bought this cuben shelter from John at Bear Paw before he sold the Cub Den. It is very similar to the Cub Den 1.5 dimensions. I really like the perimeter netting, high entry door, and extra lengt...

In GEAR » Deciding between BearPaw Cub Den 1.5, Zpacks Hexamid (I chose Cub Den, here are the pics and initial setup)
July 30, 10:58pm
Re: What are your other hobbies?
*Racquetball *Nature Photograpy *Woodworking *Birding *Reading natural history and nature writing *Avoid attending social events with my wife

In Chaff » What are your other hobbies?
July 29, 4:07pm
Re: Wtb bushbuddy stove
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In Gear Swap » Wtb bushbuddy stove
July 28, 9:00am
Re: Bivys
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In Gear Deals » 6.4oz bivys
July 25, 10:08am
Re: Re: Using Platypus bottles with new Sawyer filter....
Randy, Because I am a science teacher I already had a Tornado Tube (TT) in my room to try out.I found you need to modify it by cutting (I used a bandsaw)about 1/4 inch off each end this allows P...

In GEAR » Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
July 20, 7:10pm
Re: Using Platypus bottles with new Sawyer filter....
Hey Rafi, Are you using the enclosed white hose washer in the fittings? If not this will solve your leaks. I bought extras at my local ACE because they are easy to lose. I also adapted this filte...

In GEAR » Sawyer Squeeze Water Filter
July 19, 5:04pm

All Reader Reviews by Hoot Filsinger

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Bearpaw Wilderness Designs company
John at Bearpaw was terrific to work with. He listened to my needs and designed a cuben fiber structure similar to the cub den but with slight mods to fit my big boy size. He backs his warranty, send...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 27, 12:23am
Saywer Squeeze Filtration System
SP131- Sawyer Squeeze Filter – multiple capacity The NEW Sawyer Squeeze Filter is the lightest and most versatile filtration system on the market. With a total field weight of 3 ounces, it is extr...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
June 03, 7:58pm
Tarptent Contrail
I used the Contrail in the Cascades and was impressed with the design and weight. The bug net paid for itself the first two nights. I stayed dry in light rain and moderate wind and had very little con...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
March 11, 11:48pm