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Ken Helwig (kennyhel77) - BPL Lifetime 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: Re: Re: Re: What's all this bitching?
Fair enough RS...just don't expect a lot of support.

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 9:54pm

Re: Re: Romney/Ryan 2012
Jerry, that was a great post. I like your insight

In Chaff » Romney/Ryan 2012
August 12, 9:32pm

Re: Trip Report: Sequoia-Kings Canyon Great Western Divide Criss-Cross
Bob, fantastic report...funny summer...a lot more rain this year it seems. I have a trip planned for next year and it calls for going over Harrison in the opposite direction. Sounds like I am makin...

In Post-Trip Reports » Trip Report: Sequoia-Kings Canyon Great Western Divide Criss-Cross
August 12, 9:24pm

Re: Re: forever
"It's true. I sent Helwig a PM. He was rightly offended that I implied he was a drunk. It was a baseless accusation with no history or such to back it up. I offered to host a private...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 9:07pm

Re: Re: Re
Hey Cameron, thanks for owning up to you BS pm to me. 2 months later and a half apology. For what it is worth Cameron, I don't drink much...I am a diabetic...tough to do my friend. But hey, I a...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 8:37pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: What's all this bitching?
Just speaking my point of view RS.... I am not piling on you, just noting said behavior. Let me ask you this, with your post, what kind of response were you thinking you were going to get? A pat on...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 7:38pm

Re: Re: What's all this bitching?
disagreements yes, but the content of said pms were downright mean and what constitutes as harassment. I don't harass my family..... Good luck on your crusade as I want nothing to do with it. K...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 6:51pm

Re: Re: Re: What's all this bitching?
Ken that stands true. I don't post on here as often. I do find this whole campaign rather frustrating. I am here to help out, give advice, see some nice trip reports see new gear at the Outdoor...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 6:23pm

Re: Re: What's all this bitching?
Ken, I think you have your timeline confused on me. I did not re-up my M because I could not AFFORD to at the time. I never said I was walking away. I did say that with all this BS that I have grow...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 5:14pm

Re: Re: What's all this bitching?
Wow RS....seems you are behaving rather poorly now aren't you? Some of the statements were not directly pointed at you. Rather in a conversation between all of those that have posted. If you...

In Chaff » The I used to be a member but now I'm not celebration thread.
August 12, 4:47pm

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