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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: salomon boots
I've never worn them, actually. I spotted them at the REI sale and couldn't pass up the bargain. My mountaineering expeditions have been substantially curtailed. I saw your request and th...

In Gear Swap » wtb down parka, mld solomid, misc mountaineering gear
July 10, 10:16pm
salomon boots
I can't say about how those boots might fit compared to the Salomon trail runners. They are a completely different animal, I would think. The sizing doesn't seem too large. I wear 10.5 ...

In Gear Swap » wtb down parka, mld solomid, misc mountaineering gear
July 09, 9:58am
Re: Kaiser Wilderness (Western Sierra) Conditions
I was in the Sierra NF twice in the last month. Snow level (on forest service roads) was around 6500' on Jun 11/12, 7200' on Jun 25/26. On trails at slightly higher elevations, snow covera...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Kaiser Wilderness (Western Sierra) Conditions
July 05, 10:53am
Re: wtb down parka, mld solomid, misc mountaineering gear
I have a very lightly used pair of Salomon climbing boots. But size 11.5; EU size 46. I think they are men's version of this boot: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/i/72190,,_Salomon-SM-Exper...

In Gear Swap » wtb down parka, mld solomid, misc mountaineering gear
July 02, 10:20am
Re: WTB: Bearikade Expedition
is the Expedition the large Bearikade? I've got one of those that I can't envision ever using. Send me a PM if you think you might be interested. Bill

In Gear Swap » WTB: Bearikade Expedition
June 22, 10:35am
Re: Glen Aulin (Yosemite) Alternative
I was in Sierra NF last weekend. Beasore Rd above Bass Lk was solid snow a bit above 6500'. I drove the FS road up to Fresno Dome until I reached solid snow about that same point. Hiked 4 mile...

In Hiking Partners / Group Trip Announcements » Glen Aulin (Yosemite) Alternative
June 14, 10:19am
Re: School me on carry options for a larger camera
I just upgraded from the Pany ZS-6 to a Sony NEX-5. Super image quality and interesting options with that camera. Anyway, I saw this article about adapting a water bottle holder to carry the NEX...

In Photography » School me on carry options for a larger camera
May 07, 7:47pm
Re: Yosemite/Kings Canyon Permits
For Yosemite (Matterhorn Pk, which I'm guessing is Twin Lakes TH), closest is just south of Bridgeport. For Mammoth Lakes, you can stop in Lee Vining or Mammoth Lakes. These are separate jurisd...

In GEAR » Yosemite/Kings Canyon Permits
April 15, 10:59am
Re: Re: Re: WTB: Vasque Velocity, Size 11 Men's
I've just been wearing the older Velocity. I looked at my remaining unworn pair and they don't look like any of Vasque's current trail runners. The only identification is a model numb...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Vasque Velocity, Size 11 Men's
March 18, 10:17am
Re: WTB: Vasque Velocity, Size 11 Men's
shoebuy seems to have some: http://www.shoebuy.com/vasque-velocity/35973 20% off today, plus 10% more if you sign up I've been wearing these for years and bought 3 extra pair when they w...

In Gear Swap » WTB: Vasque Velocity, Size 11 Men's
March 17, 9:50am

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