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Ken Helwig (kennyhel77) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Re: Re: Solo plus tent SOTMR just read through this....wow. |
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Re: Sierra High Route-Snow Tongue Pass to Frozen Lake Pass Congrats on making it! Great pictures and an insiration to take that route one day. Awesome! |
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Re: No.. . $200 for mine and insurance did not cover. I didn't bring them on my last trip. Reading a map while going cross country was a pain |
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Re: Re: All very helpful Jim, Lamarck Col is pretty straightforward and not too dufficult. If you have questions fire away |
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Re: Re: Re: Bishop Pass South-North Lake Loop ideas Jim, sounds like you'll be fine. That said, I have been over Donahue heading south on the JMT, as well as Muir and Bishop but not Piute. Both Bishop and Muir are higher and I suspect you alrea... |
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Re: Bishop Pass South-North Lake Loop ideas How are you with hiking at elevation? |
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Re: JMT - Can we/Should we? Julie I am a newly diagnosed Type 2 Diabetic. Well actually it's been a year. I have successfully hiked with this affliction. My dietician told me I can eat whatever I want during backpacking... |
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Re: Re: Thank you! A few more questions Correct on the road leading to Gianelli.... I have seen many cars there, just go slow. There is a cool sign on top of the pass explaining how the emigrants came through the pass and the region. Enj... |
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Re: First backpack trip with my 11 year old son Paul, I have been there a few times. The elevation gain is a bit deceptive and the camping sites are not that great. I would look at Gianelli Cabin trailhead or Crabtree. If you chose Crabtree, you... |
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Re: Clockwise Thanks Chris for the photo. Yeah I have heard going up is tough. Elizabeth I would love to join you. I did read your post in the Trip Announcement section. I think we posted these on the same day. ... |
All Reader Reviews by Ken Helwig
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ULA Equipment Been using ULA packs for years. Bought the P2, P1 and now the Conduit. All are excellent in their own way. Customer service is perfect and so is the gear. Great packs!!! |
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Bear Boxer 101 Contender Came home to find a rather colorful small box on my porch today. Wow it is small. I have always thought that it would be cool to have a small bear cannister for 1-2 nights of backpacking. Well here it... |
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Six Moon Designs Gatewood Cape I have only taken this on one trip so far. Everything that I have read about this is true. The space (square feet) and the coverage is awesome. I did not feel claustrophobic at all. The harness is a g... |
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Down Works (Santa Cruz, CA) I live in Scotts Valley which is 5 minutes from The Down Works. I have purchased alot of gear from them. I find them knowledgable, curtious, and priced right. Their products in their store is geared t... |
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Gossamer Gear Have used two packs of theirs, tarp, pad, stoves and clothing. No problems at all!!!! Love their stuff and they continue to do well after the change. Without hesitation, I will use them for more purch... |
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Go Lite Speed Just bought this today with a need for a multi day pack. I like all of the extra pockets, but wish that they were just a little bigger. As for the helmet holder, this is a great feature. I will not be... |
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Seychelle In Line Eliminator I too like the idea of this filter. The problem that I have had is getting the runs too. This has now happened a few times. Wonder if the filter is working at all. |
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ULA Equipment P-1 I have owned a P-1 for six months now (and a P-2 for 3 years) and have come to really enjoy the qualities that make this pack a great weeklong hauler. The 1/4 length stays work well in making your pac... |
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Gossamer Gear Mariposa 4200 ci with two stays. A pouch for your sleeping pad on the outside to add support to the frame, and the best part of the pack is that it weighs in at 17 oz. Other options include using clothing inst... |
