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Ken Thompson (kthompson) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Eel River Valley
About Me Long time BPL member. Resident critic. Host of the annual Gathering of Gear Geeks, aka GGG. Live just north of CA's Lost Coast. Can assist with shuttles. Curmudgeon at times. A wife, dog and a quiet little life round out the rest.

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All Forum Posts by Ken Thompson

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Re: cashmere
Tensions have been building with Angora.

In User Test Forum » cashmere
June 14, 10:04pm
Re: Hammock SUL
Go. Have you ever lit Esbit with your steel?

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » SUL with a hammock gear list
June 14, 8:42pm
Re: Bigfoot Trail
Pretty mythical. Just like it's namesake. Thanks John.

In Pre-Trip Planning » Bigfoot Trail in Northern California
June 14, 8:41pm
Re: trash compactor bags
Trash compactor bags are one size. Hefty ones come in a small 5 pack. You should also look at Nylofume bags. I've used both. The Nylofume ones are lighter, plenty durable . The white of the c...

In GEAR » trash compactor bags
June 14, 7:43pm
Re: SUL with a hammock gear list
0.3 Chafing/cotton What's that? When and where are you planning on using this set up? What will you be wearing while underway?

In SuperUltraLight (SUL) Backpacking Discussion » SUL with a hammock gear list
June 14, 7:40pm
Re: NEW PRODUCT SALE!! 3.4 oz Escape Pod Cooler
What is the deal? Free shipping, buy one get one, what?

In Gear Deals » NEW PRODUCT SAlE!! 3.4 oz Escape Pod Cooler
June 14, 7:07pm
Re: Ultimate Survival Alaska!?!?!
Beer and watermelons.

In Chaff » Ultimate Survival Alaska!?!?!
June 14, 5:58pm
Re: Cooler
Everyone please pack those glass bottles back out. I haven't found a single layer of reflectix to be any good at keeping things cold for long. 35 minutes so for my hot things rehydrating...

In Gear Deals » NEW PRODUCT SAlE!! 3.4 oz Escape Pod Cooler
June 14, 5:56pm
Re: Bigfoot Trail in Northern California
Contact John Abela. He's been working on this project for some time. October is magic. Snow free and the heat pretty much come at the same time. Already in the high 90's in Weavervill...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Bigfoot Trail in Northern California
June 14, 5:37pm
Re: Good day for HMG
You could pay them cheap so our price comes down and Mike could stand around watching them to make sure the straps are cut straight...jeez.. totally. I love sarcasm. Thanks Scree

In GEAR » HMG UltaMid 2 first impression and pics
June 14, 6:25am

All Reader Reviews by Ken Thompson

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Hilleberg Unna
I too have just joined the ranks of Hilleberg carriers. I bought an Unna for myself and my sometime canine companion. Heavy compared to what a lot carry here sure. I slept like a rock in 60mph gusts ...

In Shelters - Double Wall Tents
May 12, 2:15pm
Osprey Hornet 46
Moved this here from the Lifer's only forum. Here is what I thought Review for Osprey Hornet 46. Tester info. Ken Thompson 43 years old Living/hiking in far northern CA. 6'3" 210...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 24, 6:52am
Bareboxer.com Golf City Products Barebox
Overall I am happy with it. I do not like the over built and heavy locking mechanism on the lid. Something more akin to the Garcia Machine type would be more than adequate. Other than that it perform...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
August 08, 6:44am