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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
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All Forum Posts by Bill Fornshell

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Re: Re: Backpacking Light's New Thorofare Collection
Hi Mark, What is CFM? Cubic Feet per minute air will blow through the material? Thanks

In BPL.com News and Info » Backpacking Light's New Thorofare Collection
November 03, 9:04am

Re: Pack for Heavy loads
Tim, If you have questions about a McHale Pack just give him a call. I have talked to him a couple of times. Phone number 1-206-533-1479. If you are in really great shape you could carry ...

In GEAR » Pack for Heavy loads
November 02, 12:57pm

Re: RE: UL Sustainable, Materials and Methods
Hi, Interesting thread - so far. From Michael: "I envision wool being integral, but I wonder, why have I not seen Merino in thicker weaves like a blanket. Anyone?" I weave and...

In Philosophy & Technique » UL Sustainable, Materials and Methods
October 30, 12:09pm

Re: External Frame Question(s)
Hi, "No, I won't be able to make hip-wings on mk1" Why not. I have made something like them for several pack frames. It isn't that hard.

In Make Your Own Gear » External Frame Question(s)
October 24, 2:10pm

Re: Bill Fornshell ??
Hi Miguel, I am still alive. I continue to have a few medical delays when it comes to being able to go hiking however. ================= The good news: I am in my third week of a six wee...

In Philosophy & Technique » Ultralight Backpacking Ethically (UBE)
October 24, 1:59pm

Re: MYOG - 1.5 Ounce Briefs
So when my daughter would wear my "boxers" would that be called "boxerfobia"? When Patagonia first made a women's merino hoody I looked for one large enough and in a good...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG - 1.5 Ounce Briefs
October 02, 9:19am

MYOG - 1.5 Ounce Briefs
I was asked this question on my Blog so I thought I would post my reply here also. ==== "I'm trying to tell, the pattern you worked up, do you have the seam running just along the ou...

In Make Your Own Gear » MYOG - 1.5 Ounce Briefs
October 02, 8:07am

Make Your Own Gear - A Titanium Potty Trowel
Roger, I expect I would buy the book or maybe a DVD.

In Editor's Roundtable » Make Your Own Gear - A Titanium Potty Trowel
September 30, 5:15pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Make Your Own Gear - A Titanium Potty Trowel
For the time Roger spent I would pay to watch / read about how he makes one of his tents. Hey wait, I am paying, but no tent. Roger has a really great tent design but I think I would need to ...

In Editor's Roundtable » Make Your Own Gear - A Titanium Potty Trowel
September 30, 3:23pm

Re: Re: Make Your Own Gear - A Titanium Potty Trowel
Hi, I never claimed to design the Ti trowel I made. I said I tried to buy one of the Montbell Trowels and they were out of stock. I had a scrap piece of Titanium left over from some other proj...

In Editor's Roundtable » Make Your Own Gear - A Titanium Potty Trowel
September 30, 1:12pm

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