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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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A simple alternative
This is what I used in the 60's and 70's -- Very versatile.

In Make Your Own Gear » My DIY tarp: lighter, warmer, much cheaper than silnylon :)
April 10, 10:22am
FS or T Absaroka Backpack Shoulder Straps
New Absaroka Shoulder Straps size Large would like to sell or trade for mediums.

In Gear Swap » FS or T Absaroka Backpack Shoulder Straps
April 03, 9:54am
eb vest
Marc, I have an EB First Ascent downlight vest in dark brown (not sure of exact color name)in new condition (only tried on in house).I bought at the same sale as you and will sell for $50 shippe...

In Gear Swap » WTT/WTB Black Eddie Bauer Downlight Vest
March 29, 6:29pm
underarmour shirts
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In Gear Swap » 3 Underarmour shirts Xl $25
March 18, 9:16pm
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In Gear Swap » [FS] One Big Box of Assorted Thru-Hiking Stuff - fabric, containers, sea to summit pyramid, peek pronto, tru-lemon LMF Ti-spork, BPL Ti-esbit stove
February 20, 10:45am
chouinard pyramid
I have a classic chouinard pyramid tent if interested. Bill http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=31031

In Gear Swap » WTB: Large Pyramid Tarp, Tyvek, Rain Skirt and Packraft
January 29, 6:11pm
quilt
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In Gear Swap » Sale of TT Moment, GG Miniposa, Ultra20 Quilt, Small Neoair
January 28, 7:57pm
Use seam ripper tool
Jason, A seam ripper tool is the safest method for cutting stitches and removing tags. A couple bucks at any store that sells sewing supplies.Start at one end and cut top stitches first and gent...

In GEAR » How to remove Western Mountaineering bag tags?
January 11, 8:02pm
Check out this new product by BearPaw Wilderness Designs
Tyson, BearPaw Wilderness Designs makes a cuben tarp/tent called the Cub Den.I own a custom prototype with perimeter netting and give it high marks for design, constuction, price and customer sati...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Cuben Tarp (preferably Duo, catenary cut)
January 11, 7:30pm
Hydropel
Next in line please.

In Gear Swap » Hydropel -- 2 oz tube -- New -- $15 inc shipping
December 23, 3:43pm

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