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Ken Helwig (kennyhel77) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Ken Helwig
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Montane Superfly Question Hi I was thinking about purchasing Montane's Superfly and was wondering if anyone has had any experiences with it. Main concerns would be breathability and waterproofness. I am also somewhate conce... |
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thanks When you have your list let me know if you need any advice about gear and what to choose. |
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moisture management Hi I have used both vapor barriers and liners. For me I really don't like bringing something extra like those two when I could double up my clothing as part of my sleep system. By using smartwool f... |
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getting started try this site, www.chrisibbeson.com he has a gear weight calculator that you can download. It's great for displaying all your gear and the weights. this way you can compare your stuff as well as cu... |
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just getting started I agree with Mark. Go through your gear first and see what you actually use and not use. I too brought way too much stuff into the backcountry. You know the, in case of emergency, etc. This would b... |
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bivy sold |
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lightweight good sense of humour there. enjoy going lite and you will enjoy the outdoors even more. |
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bear containers I was on Ursacks site the other day. They had a press release stating that the Ursack passed all tests with flying colors. The agencies involved in giving Ursack their ok decided not to allow Ursac... |
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thermawrap i have thermawrap now for a year and love it. it is my go to insulating layer for most of my backcountry stuff. funny though, i just bought ny wife the wild things jacket because the price was so d... |
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for sale I have used this bivy on one trip and it performed really well. Problem is is that I backpack in The Sierras and wanted a little more protection and I purchased a HS Tarptent. The Bivy is in excell... |
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... |
