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Ken Thompson (kthompson) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Eel River Valley
About Me Long time BPL member. Resident critic. Host of the annual Gathering of Gear Geeks, aka GGG. Live just north of CA's Lost Coast. Can assist with shuttles. Curmudgeon at times. A wife, dog and a quiet little life round out the rest.

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All Forum Posts by Ken Thompson

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Re: yes she could
It has happened.

In Chaff » Moosejaw now giving out free pinups
June 16, 1:19pm
Aron Ralston
I don't like to think about that stuff at all. Seen enough stuff that should be on the inside, outside. Had Aron followed proper solo hiking protocol the outcome could have been very dif...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Aron Ralston and the Ten Essentials
June 16, 10:43am
Re: Aron Ralston and the Ten Essentials
Aron proved you don't need a large fixed blade to remove an arm. Wasn't sharp either. What about a leg? There has always been the razor blade crowd here and the big fixie crowd as we...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Aron Ralston and the Ten Essentials
June 16, 10:29am
Re: Combat Gauze, Celox, super glue, and snake bites
I find Steri-Strips to be better than butterfly bandages. Snake bite. Leave the wound alone(cutting wise) and seek medical attention. Watch Venom ER reruns. Leave snakes alone. Don't put yo...

In Make Your Own Gear » Lightweight First Aid
June 16, 9:54am
Re: BPL ... what's going on?
Been here since the beginning. I don't see any real difference. There have always been ones who don't play nice with others. I can post links going back 8 years or so if you need evidence. ...

In Chaff » Is it just me...
June 16, 9:17am
Re: deal???
And sill the deal is not posted in the forum. I'm not going to watch the video. It's a cooler I get that. So what's the deal?

In Gear Deals » NEW PRODUCT SAlE!! 3.4 oz Escape Pod Cooler
June 16, 8:54am
Re: Exped Lightning.
Technically an external frame.

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » Non-Cuben internal frame backpack?
June 16, 8:50am
Re: cashmere

In User Test Forum » cashmere
June 15, 8:44pm
Re: Good day for HMG
boys...

In GEAR » HMG UltaMid 2 first impression and pics
June 15, 7:38pm
Re: Austin TX and environs...
Well you will have Gossamer Gear in the neighborhood. Bon Voyage!

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Austin TX and environs...
June 15, 7:33pm

All Reader Reviews by Ken Thompson

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Hilleberg Unna
I too have just joined the ranks of Hilleberg carriers. I bought an Unna for myself and my sometime canine companion. Heavy compared to what a lot carry here sure. I slept like a rock in 60mph gusts ...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
May 12, 2:15pm
Osprey Hornet 46
Moved this here from the Lifer's only forum. Here is what I thought Review for Osprey Hornet 46. Tester info. Ken Thompson 43 years old Living/hiking in far northern CA. 6'3" 210...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 24, 6:52am
Bareboxer.com Golf City Products Barebox
Overall I am happy with it. I do not like the over built and heavy locking mechanism on the lid. Something more akin to the Garcia Machine type would be more than adequate. Other than that it perform...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
August 08, 6:44am