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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: SOS...our electronics are in danger! :)
L I B M R eletcrics

In On the Web » SOS...our electronics are in danger! :)
April 08, 6:12am
Re: New backpacking friends
Duane. It has been six years since we met. Haven't looked at the NorCal group page since the big facebook migration a few years ago. It is harder to come up with partners living in the sticks....

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New backpacking friends
April 07, 8:32pm
Re: New backpacking friends
The GGG sprouts a new crop every year. Some have become treasured friends. It's great!

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » New backpacking friends
April 07, 8:15pm
Re: Maybe a green run this time?
A bump for Ron's attention.

In GEAR » 2012 Six Moon Designs Lunar Solo
April 07, 7:59pm
Re: buff
My mistake. I thought your second post was sarcasm. Sunscreen, Too greasy, smelly and needs to be reapplied too often when spending entire days outside. Better to cover up.

In GEAR » Hat Options
April 07, 4:39pm
Re: my fried head
What is the answer to my very first question? How will you keep the sun off the areas where you don't want it? Any fabric has some UV protection. But unless you are going to wear the buff over...

In GEAR » Hat Options
April 07, 4:27pm
Re: buff
Really?

In GEAR » Hat Options
April 07, 4:02pm
Re: Hat Options
What's going to keep the sun off your face, neck, ears. etc..? Cover up. I love my Buffs. They are no subsitute for proper sun protection. Read what happened after your post here. ...

In GEAR » Hat Options
April 07, 3:52pm
Re: New 2013 Tarptent Models
It's past late March. Any update on the CB3?

In GEAR » New 2013 Tarptent Models
April 07, 2:20pm
Re: Son of Sarcasm
You make the trip. We'll have it here.

In Chaff » CHAFF!!!!! ARE YOU THERE??!!!!!
April 07, 1:32pm

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