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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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Make a Canister Cozy
If I am backpacking in cold weather and need to melt ice or snow for water I use one of those small chemical heat packs in the cozy. They are simple to use and light. When I am finished melting w...

In Make Your Own Gear » Make A Canister Cozy
August 26, 1:23am

Make a Canister Cozy
Hi Rick, Good question. Used mostly for really cold weather.

In Make Your Own Gear » Make A Canister Cozy
August 25, 3:50pm

Make Gear Helper's
Hi, Sunny asked "hey whats the name of your helper??" Her name is Cinnamon, she is one of four kittens I was able to get away from a stray Mama when they were about 4 weeks old. I have played...

In GEAR » Ultralight Outfitters Beer Can Stove System for Esbit Fuel
August 25, 1:36pm

Beer Can Cook Pot Stuff
Joshua: Neoprene 1" Cozy Band - Total time to make: 10 minutes max. - weight of the 1" neoprene band is 0.15oz. Silicone Name Bands - Large size weight is 0.22oz.

In GEAR » Ultralight Outfitters Beer Can Stove System for Esbit Fuel
August 25, 10:35am

Beer Can Cook Pot Stuff
Joshua: I hand sew the cozy so it only takes a needle and some thread. Hand sewing is easy, you should try it. I will make a neoprene band as soon as I send this and weigh it. The first on...

In GEAR » Ultralight Outfitters Beer Can Stove System for Esbit Fuel
August 25, 9:28am

Beer Can Cook Pot Stuff
Joshua: Yes, the armbands are "100% silicone-rubber". They stretch enough to go around the body of the can. I just put one of the large size on my Heineken can and it went on easy. They weigh 0...

In GEAR » Ultralight Outfitters Beer Can Stove System for Esbit Fuel
August 25, 8:21am

Make a Canister Cozy
Joshua, It doesn't take a lot of space. It is nice to have a lot of space. You can do a lot in a small space or even if you have to pack everything up in a box when you are done for the day and sl...

In Make Your Own Gear » Make A Canister Cozy
August 25, 7:41am

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Other Stoves
Hello JSB. Welcome to this web site. Many of us have looked at your web site for stoves. I have spent many hours studing the pictures of your stoves and looking at your web site thinking about ...

In GEAR » Ultralight Outfitters Beer Can Stove System for Esbit Fuel
August 25, 6:04am

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