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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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Re: Re: Bob Lane collapsible cup
Hi, I printed out the patent drawings and using the photos with the ebay sale as a reference they look to be somewhere around 4" long before folding into a cup. ebay listing: ebay cup ...

In GEAR » Bob Lane collapsible cup
August 27, 9:42pm

Re: Bob Lane collapsible cup
Hi, Thanks Matt for posting this. I love clever and this is clever. I found where one sold on ebay for $50. I also found the Patent information. I might try and make one out of some of...

In GEAR » Bob Lane collapsible cup
August 27, 8:01pm

Re: Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012
I want to thank those of you reporting about the show going on. A couple days ago "Damien Tougas BPL Staff ??" started a thread about the show. He made one comment and has not made ano...

In GEAR » Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012
August 04, 12:30pm

Outdoor Retail Show -
Hi, Glad to see someone from here is out their checking out new gear. Since you are their how about a review of the new Black Diamond Vapor - 180 gram / 6.4 ounce Climbing Helmet coming in ...

In Outdoor Retailer Summer Market 2012 » Nemo Releases a Quilt
August 03, 1:04pm

Re: Need help! my Cannon drowned
Hi, I was on a canoeing trip with my daughter and almost at the takeout point we turned the canoe over. Her sort of new camera got as wet as a camera can. On the way home we stopped at the f...

In Photography » Need help! my Cannon drowned
May 21, 1:19am

Re: Zipper conundrum
Hi, About 5 years ago I went to a zipper class at a local sewing center. The instructor was very good and we got to install several different types of zippers. I did OK but at the end of the c...

In Make Your Own Gear » Zipper conundrum
April 26, 8:41am

Re: Sub 10 Ounce Top Quilt/ Bag
Hi Sam, That looks great. Made to fit just YOU. I like the thinking behind that and I expect there is not much wasted space.

In Make Your Own Gear » Sub 10 Ounce Top Quilt/ Bag
April 25, 10:37pm

Mr Magoo in the Backwoods
I think Ken needs to write under the Pen Name of Mr Magoo. Then put all his "mis-adventures" in a book called "Mr Magoo in the Backwoods" Earn some money and hire a guide wh...

In Editor's Roundtable » The Perils of Certainty
April 25, 5:04pm

Re: Iditarod Trail Invitational 2012
This guy is a walking "Mountain Hardwear" billboard.

In Other Activities » Iditarod Trail Invitational 2012
March 12, 2:03pm

Re: Titanium pots and mildew?
I use this Ti cup to drink out of 3 or 4 times a day and food can get into and under lip where rolls under. It takes a small brush to get it clean and is an area that may get missed using the cup ...

In GEAR » Titanium pots and mildew?
March 11, 1:29pm

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