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Tom Kirchner (ouzel) - BPL Lifetime Member

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All Forum Posts by Tom Kirchner

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Re: Pure Grits Adequate for Snowy Mtn Passes on JMT ?
"we will be headed over several mountain passes, most of them snow covered." This time of year, in a low snow year, you might consider taking crampons. Or at least Micro Spikes. Taki...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Pure Grits Adequate for Snowy Mtn Passes on JMT ?
June 18, 5:33pm

Re: Re: cashmere
"You're spelling it wrong. It's Kashmir" Nah. They shoot infidels over there. In this Cashmere, you only have to worry about skeeters. ;0)

In User Test Forum » cashmere
June 14, 7:47pm

cashmere

In User Test Forum » cashmere
June 14, 2:09pm

Re: Re: College
"The REI jobs that pay are the ones behind the scenes for corporate." +1 I know several of them, but they all have college degrees.

In Chaff » REI hiring policy.
June 12, 5:25pm

Re: re: Writing Better Trip Reports
"I wonder what a thematic trip report might be like, as opposed to the usual chronological one. --Or some other way of organizing the material. Probably the best thing, though, one can do to w...

In Community Support Forum » Civility and Anonymity
June 11, 5:15pm

Re: Re: 1984
"Is exactly what I hear and it really seems shortsighted." First they came for the Gypsies, and I said nothing because I was not a Gypsy.....

In Community Support Forum » Civility and Anonymity
June 10, 9:25pm

Re: re:
"As someone who teaches writing and reading for a living, it's a formula that needs to move beyond its sophomoric horizons." Clayton, Would you mind elaborating on this point? ...

In Community Support Forum » Civility and Anonymity
June 10, 8:38pm

Re: Re: Sub - 2lbs lightweight internal frame pack -- need market update
"I didn't really pull any punches, but of the few UL framed packs I've tried, each one of them exhibited these problems and pales in comparison to a well-designed and well-fitted pack ...

In GEAR » Sub - 2lbs lightweight internal frame pack -- need market update
June 08, 5:31pm

Re: Solo Shelters
"Any thoughts?" The Skyscape X has worked well for me in the Sierra for 3 season trips. Its major drawback, IME/O, is lack of a zippered entry/exit on the right side. Not only does i...

In GEAR » Solo Shelters
June 08, 5:25pm

Re: SUL Overnight Kit
"Details here:" Very nice. Straightforward and to the point. As they Russians are fond of saying, "there is beauty in simplicity"

In GEAR » SUL Overnight Kit
June 08, 5:16pm

All Reader Reviews by Tom Kirchner

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Gossamer Gear ThinLight insulation pad 1/8" approx. 2 oz.
Having used both of the above mentioned combinations(only with a Mens' Prolite 3), I heartily concur with their rating(s). It would be hard to find a piece of insulation/protection/padding that g...

In Sleeping Pads - Foam
October 27, 5:20pm

ULA Circuit
Pro's: 1) Light; 2) Durable for the weight(like Kevin, I've done some off-trail/bushwhacking(Wanda Lake to Martha Lake via Davis Lakes/N. Goddard Creek) with only minor abrasion on the waist...

In Backpacks - Internal Frame
August 29, 6:16pm

RailRiders Adventure Shirt
Scott, Check out travelcountry.com for the eco-mesh shirt. They have free shipping whereas Railriders charges a pretty hefty fee. I've been using this shirt for years and consider it the best S...

In Clothing - Baselayer & Fleece - SYNTHETIC
April 06, 5:27pm

Therm-A-Rest Pro-Lite 4
Hi David, What you are experiencing with your Prolite-4 is a common phenomenon in my experience with the Prolite-3. It is, however, easy to mitigate. Just position the valve next to your shoulder o...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
April 04, 5:17pm

Therm-A-Rest Pro Lite 3
I've used the Prolite-3 almost since it came out with good success. It compresses well, is very light FOR ITS SIZE(what would a TorsoLite weigh if it was 20"x48"??), and insulates just ...

In Sleeping Pads - Inflatable
March 15, 6:02pm

REI Peak UL
I've been using the Peak UL carbon fiber poles(womens' non antishock 3 section model-11.2 oz/pr) ever since they came on the market and have been ecstatic about their performance. Like some other pos...

In Trekking Poles
November 04, 5:58pm