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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: sawyer squeeze disappointment
Did you have it modified last summer?

In GEAR » sawyer squeeze disappointment
June 09, 8:55pm
No Pot, No Mug - Only Dehydrated Food. What to do??
I would want it hot too. Could warm it up with rocks. The beach is great for replacing gear. Mussel shells for spoons, various line, rope etc.. The occasional shoe, etc... Bushcraft skills pu...

In GEAR » No Pot, No Mug - Only Dehydrated Food. What to do??
June 09, 8:52pm
Re: Chinese "Tenkara"
Is it on the slow boat or what?

In Fishing » Chinese "Tenkara"
June 09, 8:48pm
Civility and Anonymity
Bumping this. If you've been here this past week you know why. Geez. Thanks again Steven.

In Community Support Forum » Civility and Anonymity
June 09, 6:59pm
Re: Italian instant espresso
i wondered when that stuff would be brought up. Never tried it. Should give it a go.

In GEAR » how to cut coffee weight
June 09, 6:30pm
Re: Caldera Cone & Starlyte stoves
Thinking about this too. Has a version just for cones. Edit: Just placed order for modified burner version.

In GEAR » Calder Cone & Starlyte stoves
June 09, 6:00pm
Re: HMG UltaMid 2
It is a fine looking shelter other than my minor nit picking. Hope to see one in person soon. It has a lot going for it. Would love to see a non white version.

In GEAR » HMG UltaMid 2 first impression and pics
June 09, 5:57pm
Re: Hah!... The sound of a snob...
"when stuck with Via " Life is full of choices. I choose to not Via I forgot to mention creamer. A little bit of coffee with cream and sugar. They all bought Decaf by mistake aft...

In GEAR » how to cut coffee weight
June 09, 5:50pm
Re: HMG UltaMid 2 QC issue
I'm talking about how the two webbing pull outs are uneven in length and cut sloppily at the door. Would look at those every single time you enter and exit. Those two at least should be done wi...

In GEAR » HMG UltaMid 2 first impression and pics
June 09, 4:39pm
SMD Lunar Solo vs. Skyscape Trekker
So do you mean if I were to order one today, I'd get something heavier than 23 oz? :( Yes. Here is the skinny from SMDs facebook page. As with the Scouts, we've enabled the pre-orde...

In GEAR » SMD Lunar Solo vs. Skyscape Trekker
June 09, 1:59pm

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