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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: Re: glucose
"I do a MyoMalt similar to Hammer Perpetuem. There's a topside to how fast the body can take in malto and burn fat with the balance made up by depleting glycogen. For very long exertions, ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » FeSO4
February 22, 8:11pm

Re: Instaboost
"I'm up against the zones where glycogen droops and I have to slow down so I don't cramp on the next hill. I'm trying to bump my fat and glucose rates so I only rely on glycogen st...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » FeSO4
February 22, 4:46pm

Re: FeSO4
"I've been trying to push VO2max on the elliptical and have been slowly creeping up, but not where I want to be. Then two weeks ago on a whim I started taking 28mg FeSO4 every day. Inst...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » FeSO4
February 21, 8:37pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Mutual Arisings
"For some, living a long life but on their knees, is acceptable. My point is that Ghandi was a domesticated mule. That is not the life for me." It is evident that you understand ver...

In GEAR » Solo Wilderness Security
February 21, 8:29pm

Re: _
"Nice video. I'm glad to see it here on BPL. One small quibble. I don't really see the need for an ax. It is the heaviest and by far the most potentially dangerous implement of t...

In Editor's Roundtable » Winter Firebuilding Techniques (Video)
February 21, 6:10pm

Re: Examples of "Stupid Light"
a 6 pack of Bud.

In GEAR » Examples of "Stupid Light"
February 21, 6:05pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Mutual Arisings
"For how I like to live my life... Die with your boots on with dignity, is far better than dying as an old man wearing a turban diaper." He who prefers to die with his boots on will li...

In GEAR » Solo Wilderness Security
February 21, 6:02pm

Re: "Lightest PLB recommendations"
"I own the McMurdo FastFind. At the time it was the smallest and lightest. ACR has a smaller one now. I've never had to deploy it so can't "recommend" but I do have confidenc...

In GEAR » Lightest PLB recommendations
February 21, 5:54pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Cuban Embargo
"So, you have no objections to the Commonwealth of Virginia keeping a database of the dangerously mentally ill, but if the Feds had one it would upset you? I'm not sure that I understand t...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
February 21, 5:39pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Cuban Embargo
"So... You're implying that the General Assembly and the Cato Institute lack bias? That's chutzpah! Really, if you wait for a totally unbiased source you will be waiting a LONG time, B...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
February 21, 5:09pm

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