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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: Nicr wire source
Hi, Try your local Pottery Supply Store. It is used a lot by folks working with clay. High Temp Wire

In GEAR » Bushbuddy mesh grate
April 07, 9:19am

Worked with Cuben for the first time today
Hi Troy, I just use an Xacto knife to cut my Cuben. Cuben doesn't fray so I hot knife isn't really necessary. I use Cuben for one reason and that is for its light weight.

In Make Your Own Gear » Worked with Cuben for the first time today
April 03, 7:38pm

How many degrees would a climasheild quilt add to a 15d bag"
I had a 5 yard sample of 2 ounce per sq yard Climashield Combat. It turned out to weigh about 2.2 ounces per sq yard. I made a quilt out of some of it and using that quilt inside my Pertex Quantu...

In Make Your Own Gear » How many degrees would a climasheild quilt add to a 15d bag
April 02, 6:04pm

Re: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BACKPACKING LIGHT SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH OHV/ORV COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE MULTI-USE HARMONY IN AMERICAN WILDERNESS
Does this mean I can now drive one of my Hummers without all the normal flack. OK, only on 1 April.

In Editor's Roundtable » FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BACKPACKING LIGHT SEEKS PARTNERSHIP WITH OHV/ORV COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE MULTI-USE HARMONY IN AMERICAN WILDERNESS
March 31, 11:16pm

Carbon Fiber Pack Stay - Adding a Pack Bag
Hi Kevin, Funny this should come up at this time. Over the weekend I made a new pack bag for your Carbon Fiber Stay. It was more or less the same design as the other bag I had been modifying...

In Make Your Own Gear » Lighter Carbon Back Stay - version 2
March 31, 2:22pm

Iphone USGS topo map navigation app
Hi All, I have wanted to buy an iPhone ever since they came out. I haven't because they were not enough "Computer" and more or less a cell phone. I don't own a cell phone and...

In GEAR » Iphone USGS topo map navigation app
March 24, 12:37pm

hot knife buying advice?
Hi, When I cut material that might or will fray I have a "hot knife" that I bought with a 50% off coupon from my local Micheals Store. Woodburning Pen It has a replaceable #11 Xa...

In Make Your Own Gear » hot knife buying advice?
March 23, 9:03am

Cuben Fiber / Climashield XP - Sleeping Bag - Pattern?
Hi Taylor, This is the thread for my first Cuben Sleeping Bag. I talk some about how I made the pattern. First Cuben Sleeping Bag Thread If you have a sleeping bag that fits you, put some pa...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben Fiber / Climashield XP - Sleeping Bag
March 21, 11:42am

Jacket, Backpack, Tent 3-in-1 Garment
Hi, This looks like part of an idea I once had for a "Great Kilt" "The International Association of Sub 1 Pound (Gear List) Backpackers (I.A.S.1.(GL)P.B.)" at: http:...

In GEAR » Jacket, Backpack, Tent 3-in-1 Garment
March 10, 8:18pm

Carbon Fiber Pack Stay - Adding a Pack Bag
These may be the last pictures I post for awhile. 11. I think I have roughed in all the changes to the pack bag that I am going to make. I have backed off the pack weight to 15 pounds for a ...

In Make Your Own Gear » Lighter Carbon Back Stay - version 2
March 09, 7:51pm

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