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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
StateTexas
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Bill Fornshell

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Consumables?? for SUL
David said: Comment 1- If you want to count bug dope and sunscreen etc. as consumable... that's fine... but the weight of it's container has to be in the base weight since that part of it's weig...

In Gear Lists » Extreme Light Gear List... Try to make even lighter!
September 27, 10:54pm

Cuben/Amigo H2O Water Filter Bag/Replacement
I buy my Cuben material direct from Cuben Fiber Corp. http://www.cubenfiber.com. Phone number 1-480-641-0438. What I use is their product number CTO.6k.08 and the last that I got cost $13.40 a y...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben/Amigo H2O Water Filter Bag/Replacement
September 27, 5:41pm

Cuben/Hiker Pro Water Filter-5.61oz
Almost all my hiking is on the East Coast (AT) area. That is why I use the cup to fill my filter bag. Also the Hiker Pro Filter has a piece of removable fine screen to catch the mess and is very ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben/Amigo H2O Water Filter Bag/Replacement
September 27, 3:29pm

Cuben/Hiker Pro Water Filter-5.61oz
Home Made Gravity Feed Water Filter- 5.61oz Back to the Hiker Pro for a moment. I just weighed my filter. I had to wait till it dried out. It weighs 3.62oz on my gram scale. But as I was ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben/Amigo H2O Water Filter Bag/Replacement
September 27, 2:56pm

Washing DWR-NOT
Paul said: "there's always the all natrual, (not quite fat free - at the start) homemade solution of rendering fat into lye... i wouldn't be at all surprised if Bill F. could give us some point...

In GEAR » Woolite for washing DWR?
September 27, 11:25am

Insulated Cook Pot
The bad news is that most places sell the ceramic fiber on a roll 2' wide by 25' long. I think I saw an add from a place that sold it by the foot and will look for it later today. I will make an...

In Make Your Own Gear » Aluminum "Flat Fold" Cook Pot
September 25, 2:31am

Katadyn Filter for the Amigo
Hi Paul, The Campmor item number for the replacement Hiker Pro Filter is 81918. I think the price is $34.95. What it doesn't show you is the "Removable Filter Protector" that comes with the rep...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben/Amigo H2O Water Filter Bag/Replacement
September 25, 2:04am

Insulated Cook Pot
The ceramic fiber looks very promising. Where could I buy some? Roy, Where do you live? Or near what big city? I will try am make something Sunday to get an idea of the weigh question.

In Make Your Own Gear » Aluminum "Flat Fold" Cook Pot
September 25, 12:39am

Insulated Cook Pot
Roy: I have moved your "Insulated Cook Pot" idea over here to another "Cook Pot" Thread. Roy asked this: I have an idea I want to share with you. The idea is to insulate the sides and lid of...

In Make Your Own Gear » Aluminum "Flat Fold" Cook Pot
September 24, 10:12pm

Montbell sizing- Thermawrap Parka
I got one of the new Montbell Thermawrap Parka's a few weeks ago. I am 6' tall but only weigh 150 pounds. I do have long arms and my chest size is 38". I got the XL size and it fits me perfect.

In GEAR » Mont Bell sizing ?
September 24, 3:21pm

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