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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: Ohm
"but if you're using a canister regularly then I'd look at getting a canister without a ridge (if they exist) or getting a different pack." Could you file the ridge down withou...

In GEAR » ULA Circuit with cuben hydrid fabric.
March 15, 9:30pm

Re: Minimal food
"2 years ago I started backpacking with very little food for short trips say three days just over thirty miles in desolation wilderness (tough terrain). I would pack a pen rod and a couple lur...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » Minimal food
March 15, 5:50pm

Re: Re: Arthritis anyone? Warning! Possibly bummer thread!
Osteo, in my wrists and thumb joints. I consider it the price I pay for the games I've played and will continue to play until I can't move anymore. No drugs so far, just get used to the d...

In Chaff » Arthritis anyone? Warning! Possibly bummer thread!
March 15, 5:16pm

Re: Re: Re: abstracts
To quote a well known provocateur: "You're sucking me in again". ;) "Yes we are arguing different things- you about the 90s, me about right now. I'm not misunderstanding...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
March 14, 8:19pm

Re: 15 Ways to Wok Your Dog
"Imagine trail food that carry themselves!" One of the main ingredients in that classic Cantonese dish, UFO(pronounced oo fo). * * Unidentified frying objects

In GEAR » First try at a hiking wok
March 12, 9:01pm

Re: Re: Re: Talk about multi-use...
"Are there also 72 virgin dolphins waiting for each successful hero dolphin?" That depends on whether he slips that knife strapped to head into an infidel before he submits to Allah...

In Chaff » Talk about multi-use...
March 12, 8:59pm

Re: Talk about multi-use...
" It might not be such a big deal except that these dolphins have been trained to "attack enemy combat swimmers using special knives or pistols fixed to their heads." Things'l...

In Chaff » Talk about multi-use...
March 12, 4:44pm

Re: abstracts
"Garfield is still by far the best source you have, and he's dated- he's a source on Cuba in the early-to-mid-90s. So, what do you think about NOW? Do you still think that the embargo ...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
March 11, 6:16pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: CO2 and other Contributions by Planes, Auto, and Cows ??
"I hear ya. I get yelled at by my wife for producing too much methane." The fate of all married men, I fear. :(

In Chaff » CO2 and other Contributions by Planes, Auto, and Cows ??
March 09, 3:29pm

Re: Re: CO2 and other Contributions by Planes, Auto, and Cows ??
"Curious, Tom, which side do you support? And why?" I can't remember, but I think it was probably Dean, because he produces less methane than Roger. ;0)

In Chaff » CO2 and other Contributions by Planes, Auto, and Cows ??
March 09, 3:04pm

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