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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: Re: SEKI....mosquitos and snow"
Thanks Dirk for the info

In Pre-Trip Planning » SEKI....mosquitos and snow
July 02, 8:53am

Re: Re: Re: Noise Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
Lars is a ex bandmate of mine

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
July 01, 8:02am

Re: Re: SEKI....mosquitos and snow
Thanks Tom, I will keep that in mind when we are heading down Shepherds.

In Pre-Trip Planning » SEKI....mosquitos and snow
July 01, 8:02am

Re: Re: SEKI....mosquitos and snow
Thanks for the info Bob

In Pre-Trip Planning » SEKI....mosquitos and snow
June 30, 4:37pm

SEKI....mosquitos and snow
Heading out on the 4th over Kearsarge Pass, Forester Pass, and Shepherds Pass. How are the mosquitos? Normally this time of the year they are pretty thick, but since this was a low snow year and w...

In Pre-Trip Planning » SEKI....mosquitos and snow
June 30, 4:09pm

Re: Desolation Wilderness Lake Taho, CA
Bears are not much of a concern like in Yosemite or SEKI. Hanging is fine as no cannister is required. I would rather use an Ursack instead of hanging..In all the trips that I have done in that reg...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Desolation Wilderness Lake Taho, CA
June 23, 3:11pm

Re: Re: Re: Early July
Megan, Chris is correct. All the places he mentioned are fantastic. Pretty easy hiking too. You can make a loop by going through I think Pine Valley??? I need to look at a map to verify that. Deer ...

In Post-Trip Reports » Emigrant - Crabtree to Wire Lakes
June 19, 5:00pm

North Lake to Darwin Basin and exit via Lamarck Col..Anyone Interested?
Thinking late Aug. or early Sept. I want to keep the group at 4-5 hikers. I don't have a set date nor a permit (obviously) just putting out a feeler to see who is interested. Start out at Nort...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » North Lake to Darwin Basin and exit via Lamarck Col..Anyone Interested?
June 16, 3:29pm

Re: Re: Censorship again at BPL
; edited out of frustration

In Community Support Forum » Censorship again at BPL
June 14, 10:39pm

Re: Censorship again at BPL
Here's my crappy two cents...... I am confused..... kids, tis hiking season !

In Community Support Forum » Censorship again at BPL
June 14, 10:17pm

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