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KEN LARSON (KENLARSON) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale Western Michigan
About Me Mounteering, climbing and backpacking and outdoor endeavors I have been engaged with since age eleven all over North America and Canada. Retired educator, researcher and outdoor facilitator. Currently dealing with Multiple Myeloma Cancer and still backpacking with the grandchildren on a "lighter note".
CityGrand Haven
StateMI
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by KEN LARSON

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***FS MONT-BELL UL DOWN PANTS SOLD ***
BOTH PAIR SOLD

In Gear Swap » ***FS MONT-BELL UL DOWN PANTS - TWO PAIR ***
January 27, 5:32am
***FS MONT-BELL UL DOWN PANTS***
One pair still available.

In Gear Swap » ***FS MONT-BELL UL DOWN PANTS - TWO PAIR ***
January 26, 3:47pm
***FS MONT-BELL UL DOWN PANTS SOLD ***
SOLD…... In 2010 when I was going to use the down pants here in Michigan with my wife the trip was canceled and this year has been one of no snow.  800 fill power goose down  Fi...

In Gear Swap » ***FS MONT-BELL UL DOWN PANTS - TWO PAIR ***
January 26, 10:00am
Icing
Have you tried “Cat Crap” anti-fog treatment and lense cleaner for your ski glasses or goggles? I have used it for many years with good success. I also found as been mentioned ventilation ar...

In Winter Hiking » Iced up goggles.
January 19, 6:29am
Virus from a water source
Brett you need to check this out..... Removal Rate: 0.02 Micron Absolute! • Viral Purification: The first (and thus far only) portable filtration device to remove viruses mechanically. ...

In GEAR » Virus from a water source?
January 17, 9:06am
Boat Tour
I would suggest you taking an evening Picture Rock Cruise as this is the only way to truly "Take In" the beauty of the "rocks" Beware that the midsummer the biting flies can...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Pictured Rocks, Michigan
January 12, 10:29am
Purchase PC8 - Powercell Fuel Cylinder
Thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the Powercell / Ultra Blue (8oz) line was discontinued in 2009. There are no direct replacements or fuel cylinders. We apologize for the inconvenien...

In GEAR » Preheat tube run up centre of burner column ?
January 10, 3:06pm
Personal Feedback from Items Mentioned in this Thread
I have just purchased a pair of OR VersaLiners, size MED…Total Weight 2.46oz • GLOVE WEIGHT (100-weight Radiant Fleece): 1.83oz/52g • SHELL WEIGHT (Pertex® Shield DS stretch ripstop fab...

In GEAR » Zpacks cuben mitts
January 09, 5:05am
Pick me a camer SUGGESTION#2
Check out this site: http://www.edpostphotography.com Ed is not a backpacker but an Ottawa County Circuit Judge that dabbles in photography. A good friend and I know if you put forth what you...

In Photography » Pick me a camera
January 01, 3:08pm
Pick me a camera SUGGESTION#2
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In Photography » Pick me a camera
January 01, 2:49pm

All Reader Reviews by KEN LARSON

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Sawyer In-Line Filter
SP-125 PURIFIER (NOW - SP-35 PURIFIER)

In Hydration - Water Treatment
March 08, 2:15pm
MSR Mountain Safety Research HyperFlow microfilter
I purchased one of the very first MSR Hyperflow filters from REI (April08) and experienced many of the filter issues that have been mentioned (reduced output, hard pumping, backflushing difficulties a...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
February 25, 10:24am
Alpkit CarbonLite
CarbonLite hiking/trekking pole review: • I have been using “h...

In Trekking Poles
June 30, 9:06am
PossumDown Gloves (BPL Gear Shop)
I was interested in the level of warmth provided by an overmitt and wool liner combination and did some cold weather testing of hand gear for the last three days, since the temperatures in Michigan we...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
November 30, 1:57pm