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Ken Helwig (kennyhel77) - BPL Lifetime Member
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hiking partners if you do stuff in the Sierras. email me. I would be interested. kennethhelwig@sbcglobal.net |
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Re: Sat Source Thanks Alan. I appreciate the source. My first multi day trip is this summer (Tuolumne to Cedar Grove in SEKI) and I know that a sat. phone will put my wifes fears to rest.....a little. Great idea ... |
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Ultralight Skiing Now here is my dilema. I want to apply the same techniques that I have learned for 3 season hiking and apply that towards being in the backcountry (namely the Sierra's) in the winter. Lightweight s... |
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Re: Light ski Jason, that is exactly what I want to do, get from point A to point B. My ski's don't really need skins, but I am thinking about purchasing some Black Diamond ones just in case. |
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Re: Re: Ultralight Backcountry Ski Gear I just purchased a pair of Alpina Cross Terrain skis and Alpina boots. If my wife likes doing this then I will be trying Randonee. I have done alpine skiing for many years but I want to start with ... |
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Ultralight Backcountry Ski Gear Great idea Ryan! This will be my first season backcountry skiing and I am clueless on what to bring and use. Hopefully I gain some great insight on what to bring, wear, and sleep in!!! |
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Ursack approval But at 20 0z. this is now the lightest legal way of protecting your food. |
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Hiking Alone Thanks Alan. Have thought about Coe too. Some of the trails are pretty steep and it does get quite hot in the summer. Better for early spring when I am jonesing to get out. Thought about a Sat. pho... |
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Ursack Approved Will be buying one next week and I will report back |
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Ursacks Approved They say that kids make the best bear bait! I'm just sooo excited that I won't have to carry my cannister in Yosemite and SEKI next year! |
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!!! |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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. |
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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... |
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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... |
