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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!
CityScotts Valley
StateCA
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Ken Helwig

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Re: Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
Got this a month ago....classic. If you like early Black Flag and Circle Jerks then this is for you. Keith Morris (Black Flag, Circle Jerks) sings for them

In Chaff » Punk Rock Lovin' Ultralighters
June 11, 5:22pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: July 3-8th: 80-90 mile, partial cross country Sierran trip. EPIC
Craig, I would take the cannister. It'd be a bummer if many of you lost your food that far in. It could possibly ruin your trip. I know carry that extra weight is a bummer but at least you can ...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » July 3-8th: 80-90 mile, partial cross country Sierran trip. EPIC!
June 11, 5:12pm

Re: Hippies getting down in your tent.
Plus one on Keith's comment. Well said

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Theft of camping gear
June 06, 12:26pm

Re: Re: it's not random
Yeah Rich, blame the Dems... The amount Brown wants to raise taxes has neen published as well as for how long.

In Chaff » CA People -- in the hole for $500 per person?
June 05, 10:13am

Re: Re: Emigrant - Crabtree to Wire Lakes
Great report James! Been to Granite Lake a few times. Great pics too

In Post-Trip Reports » Emigrant - Crabtree to Wire Lakes
June 05, 10:09am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Spending..
Greg, I will ask my wife, I'm kinda curious about what you asked. She is the financial boss here, so I rarely ask questions

In Chaff » CA People -- in the hole for $500 per person?
June 02, 3:40pm

Re: Re: Re: Spending..
Rarely do Republicans EVER vote against the party line. Retribution in the form of not supporting the perp with taking away funding usually does the trick. Look it up Michael it's true. As ...

In Chaff » CA People -- in the hole for $500 per person?
June 02, 3:38pm

Re: Re: Spending..
Jerry the thing with pensions does make sense. However, as an example, my wife is a HS teacher. She gets NO social security benefits because of her pension. Same goes for firefighters, police etc. ...

In Chaff » CA People -- in the hole for $500 per person?
June 02, 1:56pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Spending..
Michael how is my post ludicrous? Our state has been held hostage by the Republicans for sometime. Arnold our late great Gov. was a Rep. too. Blinders ruining my objectivity? Really and please ...

In Chaff » CA People -- in the hole for $500 per person?
June 02, 1:14pm

Re: Spending..
David Lutz, I respectfully disagree with your post. Yes the Dems have had control of the state legislative, but we have had Rep. Governors for sometime..(except the two years Gray Davis was in ...

In Chaff » CA People -- in the hole for $500 per person?
May 30, 6:08pm

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