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Hoot Filsinger (filsinger) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale Pacific Northwest
About Me Started backpacking in 1968 with my first and only Kelty Pack. Have enjoyed many adventures in Los Padres, Sierra Nevada, Cascades, and coastal hiking in the Pacific Northwest.Colin Fletcher was my mentor in my youth and I now enjoy the kind and knowledgeable folks at BPL.
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All Forum Posts by Hoot Filsinger

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Re: Who would you invite?
Obviously a little big to be considered "cottage industry" but Western Mountaineering is in San Jose.

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Who would you invite?
October 08, 7:20pm
Re: Sounds you've never heard before
Ryan, I have spent many a night sharing the night with screech owls, great horned owls, spotted and barred owls, fox screams, coyote yells, and elk bugles.They have alarmed my fear factor and he...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Sounds you've never heard before
October 07, 6:03pm
ccf pad arrived today
Similar to the "utilitarian bandana" this pad will be assigned many duties. I like a pad with easy access on the outside of pack for siestas, snack breaks, packing and unpacking gear, gat...

In Gear Deals » CCF Pads; Coming Soon
September 04, 6:48pm
Pad names
ReKline Pad or PadTi

In Gear Deals » CCF Pads; Coming Soon
August 19, 10:17pm
Sz M Gregory Flo-Form II Hipbelt
Hey S collie, I called Gregory Packs and they have the mediums in stock. If you can convince REI or another retailer to special order it for you it will ship right out. Or if your large is worn ...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Sz M Gregory Flo-Form II Hipbelt
August 13, 4:27pm
FS Orca merino LS baselayer size XL
Sold with price reduced to $25

In Gear Swap » FS Orca merino LS baselayer size XL
August 08, 2:58pm
FS Orca merino LS baselayer size XL
SOLD. NWT XL Orca Mens Core Free Long Sleeve 100% New Zealand Merino Base Layer. 200 gsm - 17.5 micron Color = pewter. Weight = 9.5 oz. Very soft and well made but too form fitting in chest for me....

In Gear Swap » FS Orca merino LS baselayer size XL
August 05, 4:46pm
BUMP
$40

In Gear Swap » FS NB MT 101 size 11
August 04, 10:19am
1/8 CCF Pad
I would like one. Bill (Hoot)

In Gear Deals » CCF Pads; Coming Soon
July 31, 9:14pm
Ben vs Phelps
Ben, Phelps may embarrass you in the pool but Ben vs Phelps on the PCT - my $ would be on Ben.

In Chaff » Kids These Days!
July 30, 4:06pm

All Reader Reviews by Hoot Filsinger

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Bearpaw Wilderness Designs company
John at Bearpaw was terrific to work with. He listened to my needs and designed a cuben fiber structure similar to the cub den but with slight mods to fit my big boy size. He backs his warranty, send...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 27, 12:23am
Saywer Squeeze Filtration System
SP131- Sawyer Squeeze Filter – multiple capacity The NEW Sawyer Squeeze Filter is the lightest and most versatile filtration system on the market. With a total field weight of 3 ounces, it is extr...

In Hydration - Water Treatment
June 03, 7:58pm
Tarptent Contrail
I used the Contrail in the Cascades and was impressed with the design and weight. The bug net paid for itself the first two nights. I stayed dry in light rain and moderate wind and had very little con...

In Shelters - Single Wall Tents
March 11, 11:48pm