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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: JMT abort - need suggestions
Coastal....Ventana Wilderness, Big Basin, Point Reyes. Those are ranging from the Monterey area up to just north of San Francisco. I am sure others have suggestions

In Post-Trip Reports » JMT abort - need suggestions
July 09, 8:45am

The 3 Pass 3 Day SEKI Challenge!
Well it's time for another trip into SEKI for me this year. This time I was joined by Jack Elliot, Justin (a new comer to BPL and a rising star!), Marc Eldridge, Rick Eldridge, Adam Criswell an...

In Post-Trip Reports » The 3 Pass 3 Day Seki Challenge!
July 09, 8:34am

Re: East Access to JMT?
all three of those passes are slogs. Of the three, I do not know which one is better. My question to you is where do you want to end up, and where are you ending, with how many miles per day? I was...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » East Access to JMT?
July 08, 6:19pm

Re: Bench Lake via Taboose Pass, Kings Canyon NP, California: A tough climb to a magical and remote Sierra lake
Larry, great pics and thank you for sharing. My crew were driving down 395 yesterday and there was a HUGE plume of smoke along the area where Taboose is. I sure hope they got that extinguished as t...

In Post-Trip Reports » Bench Lake via Taboose Pass, Kings Canyon NP, California: A tough climb to a magical and remote Sierra lake
July 08, 10:57am

Re: Re: The readers digest version
delete

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ryan Jordan pops in
July 08, 9:56am

Re: longboard 101
Leslie, the board you will need and only need is a Sector 9

In Chaff » longboard 101
July 08, 9:44am

Re: The readers digest version
Just got back from a 36 mile three day trip over three passes in 3 days of 11,000 feet and more.....also drove home after descending 6,000 feet hiking 14 miles and then driving 10 hours home which ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ryan Jordan pops in
July 08, 8:27am

Re: Re: Ryan Jordan. His words.
True it was posted on a public site for just the M folks to read, and yes, it's all for everyone to read. I myself am becoming more and more disillusioned by this whole campaign. I just don...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ryan Jordan pops in
July 04, 8:24am

Re: Ryan Jordan & BPL
it's not our place to out others with personal matters. sigh does anyone see anything wrong with that, or is it just me. This is quite depressing. I am off to go on a nice long walk unt...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Ryan Jordan pops in
July 04, 7:44am

Re: PCT, Ebbetts Pass: Raymond Lake
ahhhh good ole Ebbetts Pass....hiked out of their many times. Nice report Jay!

In Post-Trip Reports » PCT, Ebbetts Pass: Raymond Lake
July 02, 6:05pm

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