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Ken Helwig (kennyhel77) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Scotts Valley CA via San Jose, CA
About Me A return to backpacking after a musicians life. Hiked with too much weight before finding out the "lite" side. I live in Scotts Valley which is right in the middle of the beautiful Santa Cruz Mountains, and only 10 minutes from the beach and 15 minutes from Los Gatos. Love the Sierra's!!! Too many places to see and go!
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All Forum Posts by Ken Helwig

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Re: Shepherds Pass, Forester Pass, Kearsarge Pass
Erik a few questions... Firstly are you solo or with a group? The reason I ask is because both trailheads are about 30 minutes apart. If you end your hike at the Shepherd Pass trailhead you will b...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Shepherds Pass, Forester Pass, Kearsarge Pass
July 28, 8:19am

Re: Forester Pass
There are many nice camps north of Forester once you hit the treeline. Great views down Bubbs Creek and water a plenty. The camps are on the left side of the trail. You cannot miss them as they are...

In Pre-Trip Planning » JMT campsite that sticks in the mind: what was it for you?
July 27, 11:28am

Re: diabetic
Thanks for sharing Bob. Laurie Ann, as always great info. Anyone else???

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Diabetes and Backpacking
July 27, 9:30am

Re: Mensa Marmots
Funny that this topic and trailhead comes up. I am planning a few trips out of there next year....

In Pre-Trip Planning » Mineral King TH: Marmots, cars and wires
July 26, 2:24pm

Re: Re: Humboldt
Just north of Forester at the Center Basin Jct. a family was dismantling a commercial balloon so that they could hike it out. This balloon was huge.... definitely strange

In Chaff » Humboldt
July 21, 1:12pm

Back To Front
as some of you might know from my lightweight punk rock thread I have gone back to my roots and I am playing music again. I pretty much had myself defined as a punk rock musician earlier in my life...

In Chaff » Back To Front
July 20, 6:20pm

Diabetes and Backpacking
Some of you may know that I am a Type 2 Diabetic. I did my first challenging hike since being diagnosed with his insidious disease and I did pretty well but would like to hear form others that are ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Diabetes and Backpacking
July 19, 4:53pm

Re: beamer
"Don't tease me like that :)" haha sorry....I am chuckling though!

In Chaff » Humboldt
July 19, 3:19pm

Re: Re: Humboldt
actually I was kidding Ken...I was being whimsical and just came up with Humboldt. HOWEVER, if I was there I definitely would have called ya! Always open to great hiking partners

In Chaff » Humboldt
July 19, 6:11am

Humboldt
Soooo I was on a 3 day backpacking trip in the Humboldt area..... I SAW BIGFOOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Really I did. Scared the crap outta me! What strange things have YOU seen??

In Chaff » Humboldt
July 18, 6:14pm

All Reader Reviews by Ken Helwig

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ULA Equipment
Been using ULA packs for years. Bought the P2, P1 and now the Conduit. All are excellent in their own way. Customer service is perfect and so is the gear. Great packs!!!

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
July 06, 4:58pm

Bear Boxer 101 Contender
Came home to find a rather colorful small box on my porch today. Wow it is small. I have always thought that it would be cool to have a small bear cannister for 1-2 nights of backpacking. Well here it...

In Miscellaneous Products
May 22, 6:25pm

Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape
I have only taken this on one trip so far. Everything that I have read about this is true. The space (square feet) and the coverage is awesome. I did not feel claustrophobic at all. The harness is a g...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
April 08, 12:31pm

Down Works (Santa Cruz, CA)
I live in Scotts Valley which is 5 minutes from The Down Works. I have purchased alot of gear from them. I find them knowledgable, curtious, and priced right. Their products in their store is geared t...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 26, 4:53pm

Gossamer Gear
Have used two packs of theirs, tarp, pad, stoves and clothing. No problems at all!!!! Love their stuff and they continue to do well after the change. Without hesitation, I will use them for more purch...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
November 24, 7:27pm

Go Lite Speed
Just bought this today with a need for a multi day pack. I like all of the extra pockets, but wish that they were just a little bigger. As for the helmet holder, this is a great feature. I will not be...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 19, 4:34pm

Seychelle In Line Eliminator
I too like the idea of this filter. The problem that I have had is getting the runs too. This has now happened a few times. Wonder if the filter is working at all.

In Hydration - Water Treatment
December 10, 4:26pm

ULA Equipment P-1
I have owned a P-1 for six months now (and a P-2 for 3 years) and have come to really enjoy the qualities that make this pack a great weeklong hauler. The 1/4 length stays work well in making your pac...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 13, 10:40am

Gossamer Gear Mariposa
4200 ci with two stays. A pouch for your sleeping pad on the outside to add support to the frame, and the best part of the pack is that it weighs in at 17 oz. Other options include using clothing inst...

In Backpacks - Frameless
August 04, 9:40am