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Bill Law (williamlaw) - BPL Premium Member

My Locale SF Bay Area
About Me Started backpacking in the late 1990s. I love the mountains. I'm into peak bagging (up to class 3; no ropes involved), exploring new areas, snowshoeing. I also do lots of day hikes in the bay area.

I've been lightweight from the start (probably my lightest pack was my first time out, having just read Ray Jardine's PCT Hiking Guide).

Due to heart problems, I've slowed down a bit in recent years. But that makes efficiency an even more important criterium when choosing my gear.
CitySan Jose
StateCA
CountryUSA
My Website URLhttp://williamlaw.shutterfly.com

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All Forum Posts by Bill Law

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Re: Win a Backcountry Shelter
Sorry to be so cranky, but after numerous attempts at selecting that url and copying/pasting it on my iPad, I have to ask this rhetorical question: Why, especially when one is trying to drum up bus...

In Gear Deals » Win a Backcountry Shelter
March 08, 10:47am
easy, but like pulling teeth
http://seekoutside.com/win-a-backcountry-shelter <a href="http://seekoutside.com/win-a-backcountry-shelter">>http://seekoutside.com/win-a-backcountry-shelter</a>

In User Test Forum » Testing embedded links
March 08, 10:41am
Re: REI Dividend?
Another anecdote: I am looking to purchase an expensive item for which a big rebate is being offered through 3/22. I asked if I would get the 20% off coupon that comes with the dividend before ...

In Gear Deals » REI Dividend?
March 06, 8:19am
Re: Mount Saint Helena question.
No, the road is for the state park and comm tower service vehicles only. I'm not speaking authoritatively. I have hiked it three times and have never seen a vehicle on the fire road.

In Pre-Trip Planning » Mount Saint Helena question.
March 03, 2:53pm
Re: New to digital...A few questions.
A couple comments: - the camera you mention lacks one feature you might want to think about: a bigger zoom. If you ever want to shoot wildlife or sports then you might need more than 4x. tradeoffs...

In Photography » New to digital...A few questions.
March 03, 2:38pm
Re: Re: Re: Re: Is the EB First Ascent BC-200 eVent?
Seems that cut both ways, though. If the "brand" the user respects is eVent, then EB misses out when a customer is out looking for alternatives to the REI and TNF eVent jackets. My im...

In GEAR » Is the EB First Ascent BC-200 eVent?
January 28, 11:31am
donating used gear
***** My gear is spoken for. I'll update this if any still needs a home. ***** I have some used gear that I'd just as soon see put to good use rather than try to sell it for a few bucks...

In Backpacking Light with Scouts » donating used gear
January 21, 2:57pm
Re: FS: The Longstreet Highroad Guide to the California Sierra Nevada
PM sent with offer to buy

In Gear Swap » FS: The Longstreet Highroad Guide to the California Sierra Nevada
January 15, 12:45pm
Re: FS: Sony NEX-3 w/SEL1855 Lens (refurbished) - SOLD
No longer for sale; I sold it on eBay. I will add that people are crazy. I listed this with a reserve of $310 and buy-it-now for $350. It sold for $380. Note that one can by a brand new NEX...

In Gear Swap » FS: Sony NEX-3 w/SEL1855 Lens (refurbished) $350
January 13, 7:17pm
Re: FS: Sony NEX-3 w/SEL1855 Lens (refurbished) $350
Price reduced: $325

In Gear Swap » FS: Sony NEX-3 w/SEL1855 Lens (refurbished) $350
January 02, 2:59pm

All Reader Reviews by Bill Law

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Nalgene Cantene '48 oz.' (widemouth)
I had two of these, 48oz that I used to carry additional water in my daypack for long hikes or peak-bagging. And a 96oz for use in camp (never carried this one full). Loved the weight and collap...

In Hydration - Water Storage Containers
August 20, 11:47am
Western Mountaineering Megalite
My Megalite is my favorite piece of gear. It keeps me warm in temperatures from 25-55. I've never had a moment where anything negative about this sleeping bag ever crossed my mind while using ...

In Sleeping Bags - Mummy & Other
March 26, 1:27pm
Down Works (Santa Cruz, CA)
I bought my Granite Gear Vapor Latitude here. They were great about ordering one so I could compare it to the Vapor Trail. They know lightweight stuff and are great folks. Drop in if you're i...

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 26, 1:19pm
SteepandCheap.Com SteepandCheap.Com
Super site. Quality goods, fast shipping, reasonable shipping charges, great customer service.

In 1 - COMPANIES (Customer Service)
March 26, 1:13pm