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Bill Fornshell (bfornshell) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Southern Texas
About Me I have been a member here since 24 August, 2003.

I believe in SUL and Lighter, Backpacking, and make most of my own gear. If you have a question about something I have made you can read about most of it here or on my Blog.

http://ultraliteskunkworks.blogspot.com/

Please Note:

I don't make things for other people. Thanks for asking but the answer to all, is NO.
CitySan Antonio
StateTexas
CountryUSA

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All Forum Posts by Bill Fornshell

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Re: Anyone made their own baselayers?
Start out with a pair of briefs and then a pair of pants. Then maybe a T-shirt with a hood, a pair of mittens and a pair of sleeping socks. You can buy several different weights of capilene yarda...

In Make Your Own Gear » Anyone made their own baselayers?
October 01, 8:29pm

Re: What to do with damaged Icebreaker shirt?
Hi, Try a hood and then sew it on another wool shirt like this: Make your Own Hoody

In Make Your Own Gear » What to do with damaged Icebreaker shirt?
October 01, 8:11pm

Re: Re: Cuben Fiber 1.2oz Rain Pants
Timothy and others, First, it is nice to see the new activity on this old thread. After I made these pants I was able to buy a really nice snap press second-hand from one of our members. In...

In Make Your Own Gear » Cuben Fiber 1.2oz Rain Pants
September 23, 10:40am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: What down fill weight does Primaloft compare to?
Hi, Isn't the newest PL1 rated at something like .920 clo per ounce? How would this rating effect your discussion or numbers?

In GEAR » What down fill weight does Primaloft compare to?
September 15, 5:04pm

Re: Re: Pre-heat tube on cannister-top burner: reasons why?
Hi, You might try a Query in "Search Forums". I just put in "pre heat tube" and got back 352 places with those words. I lot was written back a few years about this question.

In GEAR » Pre-heat tube on cannister-top burner: reasons why?
September 11, 11:41am

Re: Re: Re: Re: Needed: High R-Value Inflatable Bottom Insulation for Hammocks
From one of my threads here back in Jan 2009: http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/mb_post_form.html?po=edit&note_id=135481&forum_thread_id=6729 ======= ...

In Hammocks » Needed: High R-Value Inflatable Bottom Insulation for Hammocks
September 11, 11:25am

Re: Glue for stove
Hi, Somewhere on the JB Weld package it says "do not use near or allow contact with open flame". It will take a very high temperature (heat resistant) just doesn't work when it co...

In Make Your Own Gear » Glue for stove
September 01, 5:15pm

Re: Exotac nanoStriker Lightning
Hi Juston, I get the GearJunkie Newsletter and a week or so ago it had an article on the Exotac- nanostriker. I saw your video and ordered an Orange one. I got it quick and have had a great ti...

In GEAR » Exotac nanoStriker Lightning
August 31, 12:42am

Re: polarguard delta
Hi, If you only want 1 yard I would suggest you buy a yard of 2.5 ounce per square of Climashield Apex from someplace like Thru-Hiker.com I have an unopened 60 yard roll and would not open...

In Make Your Own Gear » where buy polarguard
August 11, 1:18pm

Re: Thermal efficiency between m90,silk and 7d
Hi, The real difference is in the cost between the different shell material you are looking at. Silk is a whole lot cheaper to buy. I used silk for several quits and a couple sleeping bags...

In Make Your Own Gear » Thermal efficiency between m90,silk and 7d
August 10, 7:10pm

All Reader Reviews by Bill Fornshell

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BMW (BPL) UL 60 Balaclava
Cocoon UL 60 Balaclava - Multi-Purpose - 5/5 I have had my Cocoon Balaclava since they first shipped. When I got it I was in the middle of several things and just looked it over, put it on, bless...

In Clothing - Headwear, Handwear
July 08, 10:08pm

OR (Outdoor Research)
During the planning for my AT Hike this coming January I got out my old OR Advanced Bivy. I had used it only a few times after I bought it about 10 years ago and wanted to have a good look at it set ...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
December 29, 4:41pm

BackpackingLight.com Premium Membership
1. Being able to have a picture and a little information about us all and a possible way to send a private email to other members. 2. A list of all our replies to threads in date order. This alone ...

In Books and Media
October 27, 8:16pm

Patagonia Dragonfly pullover
I have to agree with everyone about the Patagonia DragonFly. I bought 2 on a close-out sale for $29.95 each. You can't hardly beat that for a really great piece of gear.

In Clothing - Wind & Soft Shell
December 19, 9:22am