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Ken Helwig (kennyhel77) - BPL Lifetime Member
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All Forum Posts by Ken Helwig
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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... |
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favorite 3 pieces of gear for 2004 1. ULA P-2 2. Tarptent Virga 3. Vargo Triad Alcohol Stove honorary 4th item is my Vargo Titanium Stakes. |
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sleeping bags thanks for the replies. soooo many options. I vowed this year for early season that I was not going to be cold!!! |
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sleeping bags thanks vic, and yeah i do agree with you on everyone is different when it comes to warmth. I love my antelope when the weather dips down to 20-30 degrees but it can be a tad warm when it is warmer ... |
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ulite tents Hi here is some insight on lightweight tents. I own a Henry Shires Tarptent Virga and I can tell you from experience that this tent will fill your need. It is light (see last post above) and water ... |
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... |
