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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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back in vouge
My 1983 Chouinard Pyramid is holding its value and function.

In Editor's Roundtable » MYOG: Silnylon Floorless 2-Person Tent
August 25, 4:40pm
Still interested- need to know where to send paypal payment
Christopher, I sent you a PM but have not heard back. Bill

In Gear Swap » inov8 rocklite 295 size 12 $40
August 02, 4:13pm
Next in line
If Evan backs out I am next in line.

In Gear Swap » inov8 rocklite 295 size 12 $40
July 27, 8:19pm
like your avitar
Brian, Like your 65 twenty-three windows. I owned a 65 camper from 1968 thru 1974. It took me to a lot of trailheads in Los Padres National Forest and the Sierras and western US. Wish I still ow...

In Gear Swap » Thermarest Lightweight Pad
July 03, 6:46pm
Re: Opinel
I give a second for Opinel knives. The simplicity of these knives says BPL all the way. I like the fact I can drill holes and shave down the handle to conform to my hand and save weight. The soft s...

In Editor's Roundtable » Benchmade 530 Folding Knife Review
June 30, 10:07am
Hexamid
Douglas, I would like to buy your Hexamid Tarp and can pay using Paypal from my checking account so no fees are charged. Bill

In Gear Swap » FS: ZPacks Hexamid w/screen
June 25, 4:19pm
WTB BPL mosquito headnet
Anyone have an extra BPL headnet or recommend another brand as they are always out of stock at BPL. Safe Trails, Bill

In Gear Swap » WTB BPL mosquito headnet
June 20, 9:08am
Continental Divide 10.5
I have a lightly used pair in 10.5 if your interested.

In Gear Swap » WTB Montrail Continetal Divide
May 25, 10:51pm
PM sent
I'll take the lot.

In Gear Swap » FS – Odds & Ends
May 09, 3:22pm
Re: Backpack attatchment
This blog site has an example. http://packandpaddle.blogspot.com/2009/03/how-to-attach-umbrella-to-your-pack.html Bill

In GEAR » The Pros and Cons of Backpacking Umbrellas
May 08, 8:34pm

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