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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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SUL External Frame / 1-1-2009
Hi Joe, I had a couple of phone conversations with Skip Yowell co-founder of Jansport a couple of years ago about the "wing things" they used to have on their packs. This is where I...

In Make Your Own Gear » SUL External Frame / 1-1-2009I started making another SUL External Pack Frame on New Years Day. My goal is a frame similar to the modified Harrier Frame I have been working on but that weighs closer to one pound or less. The old frame was made to carr
January 13, 12:49pm

SUL External Frame / 1-1-2009
Hi Joe, I just went back to one of my first threads here about External Frames to get a couple of pictures of my old Jansport frame. I just discovered all those pictures are gone. It seems tha...

In Make Your Own Gear » SUL External Frame / 1-1-2009I started making another SUL External Pack Frame on New Years Day. My goal is a frame similar to the modified Harrier Frame I have been working on but that weighs closer to one pound or less. The old frame was made to carr
January 13, 11:19am

SUL External Frame / 1-1-2009
I started making another SUL External Pack Frame on New Years Day. My goal is a frame similar to the modified Harrier Frame I have been working on but that weighs closer to one pound or less. The...

In Make Your Own Gear » SUL External Frame / 1-1-2009I started making another SUL External Pack Frame on New Years Day. My goal is a frame similar to the modified Harrier Frame I have been working on but that weighs closer to one pound or less. The old frame was made to carr
January 12, 11:22pm

Winterizing My Cuben Fiber Hammock.
Winterizing My Cuben Fiber Hammock. I am working on a way to extend the use of my Cuben Fiber Hammock down to a low temperature such as 20 or so F. I have always used a sleeping pad or my Ste...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben Fiber Hammock
January 04, 5:41pm

Patagonia #1 Merino Wool Hoody - Coming Soon.
Jay, They are $75. Huzefa, I ordered mine direct from Patagonia here in the US. Patagonia is just starting to receive them and I don't think they have them on their web site yet. The...

In Make Your Own Gear » Patagonia #1 Merino Wool Hoody - Coming Soon.
January 04, 12:36am

a stove, in manner of simpleness
"Also their structures concerns."?????? I don't understand where this is going. Explain please?

In Make Your Own Gear » a stove, in manner of simpleness
January 03, 8:34pm

Patagonia #1 Merino Wool Hoody - Coming Soon.
Patagonia has added a #1 Merino Wool T-shirt to their line of Merino Wool products but they will not be making one with a Hood. I ordered two, one to wear and one to use the material for a Hoo...

In Make Your Own Gear » Patagonia #1 Merino Wool Hoody - Coming Soon.
January 03, 2:27pm

Re: a stove - " burner 1g" in manner of simpleness
ke wu, This is what I have (Kaowool) in both the blanket and board - see link. I currently have on hand 9 plus - Rolls of the Fiber Blanket and 9 Cartons of the Fiber Board in different thickne...

In Make Your Own Gear » a stove, in manner of simpleness
January 03, 7:46am

Re: Silicone Lip Guard for Foster's Pot
Hi, You can buy these a lot of places but if you can find one try here: lip guard You might also enjoy this old thread from here: Ultralight Outfitters Beer Can Stove System for Esbit Fuel

In Make Your Own Gear » Silicone Lip Guard for Foster's Pot
December 31, 8:28pm

picture test
Hi Tony, Happy New Year. This is my test using your picture. You need to use the one with the HTML code .

In User Test Forum » picture test
December 31, 3:16pm

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