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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: Re: Re: Why do we need them? "Have you ever eaten French Fries with a Frenchman" No, but I in indulged in pommes frites on occasion when I was over there. Mustard ain't bad. Mayonnaise? Now that IS unpatrio... |
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Re: Re: Re: Education "Of course, I hope it never happens. Disagreements should be resolved by reason, not violence." +100 Violence is self perpetuating. Just look at The Middle East. Santayana once wrot... |
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Re: Re: Re: Education "I think it is important why we have the 2nd amendment. As to the practicality of a revolt, that is debatable. But we have around 3 million active and reserve military personnel versus 140 mil... |
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Re: Re: Why do we need them? "We wouldn't want to ask the Brits or French to come over here and save our collective butts." Oh, why not. At least then I wouldn't have to feel unpatriotic every time I orde... |
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Re: Newtown -- Who Here Changed His (or Her) Mind "The second has the word regulated in it." The gentleman who wrote the article in the link, below, has given considerable thought to precisely that idea. http://www.dailyfinance.com... |
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Re: Education ""Now to the 2nd Amendment. Our forefathers did not trust ANY government. They believed that citizens have the right to overthrow ANY tyrannical government, and the 2nd Amendment would he... |
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Re: Accuracy "Given a ten round magazine in a home defense situation facing two intruders, pray that you do better than the police and a single round will stop your attacker." If it's home defe... |
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Re: Packs "Snowshoes are a tough one. They pretty much have to go up top under the roll top strap and hopefully they aren't huge." I use a couple of lightweight bungee cords to strap them ve... |
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Re: Re: Diamox "I wouldn't put it as the Diamox fights swelling in the brain." It is a diuretic, and has everything to do with preventing swelling in the brain, which is caused by a build up of f... |
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Re: SHR vs. JMT (opinions sought from those who have DONE BOTH). "I've spent a fair amount of time in the Sierras, both hiking and climbing, whereas my friend has never spent time there - she is physically capable of either route, but this would be her ... |
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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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... |
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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 ... |
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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... |
