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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: Keeping track of weight
Hi Aaron, Nice program. I didn't have a way to create a gear list and this program of yours will do what I need just great. Thanks. What kind of computer are you using? Do you know ...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Keeping track of weight
May 10, 2:07pm

Organic Ultralight Anyone
Hi, Don't rule out paper, but not your normal everyday paper. the Japanese have made paper from a lot of different fibers for several hundreds of years. They even made garments out of i...

In Make Your Own Gear » Organic Ultralight Anyone?
May 10, 1:16pm

Cuban Fiber underwear
Cuben Fiber 1.2oz Rain Pants thread located here: Cuben Fiber 1.2oz Rain Pants The same pattern could be used to make a set of "boxer" like underwear. If you left the leg opening...

In GEAR » Cuban Fiber underwear
May 07, 9:45pm

Balloons
Bivy with a long balloon to hold the hood up. Cuben / Pertex Quantum Bivy Thread

In Multiple Use Gear » Clever adaptations
May 05, 12:59pm

Flat Pack Woodburner
Hi, Thanks for all the nice complements about the stove. First: I fixed the link to the Stove Thread. It is a Thread I started here back in June of 2006. Stove Link Stainless Steel Wi...

In Make Your Own Gear » Flat Pack Woodburner 1 piece
April 24, 4:33pm

Let's talk about the whiz freedom
Hi all, You ladies just need to learn how to pee standing up. I know it is possible but don't ask me how. You do need a skirt or a Kilt on to do this.

In GEAR » Let's talk about the whiz freedom
April 23, 11:40pm

"Flat Pack Woodburner"
Fold Flat Stove. Stove Link This is the latest version of a wood stove for a long hike. It is not designed to be super ultra light, it is designed for continuous daily use for something like...

In Make Your Own Gear » Flat Pack Woodburner 1 piece
April 23, 11:32pm

Re: iPhone Hardware v3
Also a cut and paste feature.

In GEAR » iPhone Hardware v3
April 10, 10:16am

Cuben/Momentum Bivy
Hi, == "Did either of you consider making a bathtub-like floor for your bivys? This would keep seams off the ground" == Yes, but I use a GG very light ground cloth to help protect th...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben/Momentum Bivy
April 08, 12:10pm

Cuben Stuffsack - Bonded
Hi, I have bought the tape and tried it. I had a "not enough hands" problem with the two side tape and it was heavy. Sewing the Cuben has always worked OK for me. This Hysol stuff...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben Stuffsack - Bonded
April 08, 9:03am

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