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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: He Who Can...
"Just enjoyed the hurmor." ;0)

In Chaff » He Who Can...
May 15, 6:34pm

Re: We will never know...
"I think the unanswered question (in my mind), "did Bill have sex with Monica is vastly more important."" Judging from DNA analysis of certains substances on "the dress&...

In Mountaineering & Alpinism » Ueli Steck tossed off Everest
May 15, 6:31pm

Re: electrolyte supplements---capsules in particular--how many?
"Still maybe a couple of capsules weighing about .008 oz per day may help me feel better. Maybe not! My wallet will survive." Why not add 1/4 tsp of Mortons Lite Salt to each liter of ...

In Food, Hydration, and Nutrition » electrolyte supplements---capsules in particular--how many?
May 15, 6:23pm

Re: The Herd
"The High Sierra is rife with these spots, many only mere miles from some of the most well traveled trails in the country." All it takes is a map and a little imagination. Sometimes, ...

In Philosophy & Technique » Following the Herd.
May 14, 7:50pm

Re: The SUL Mindset
"So if this game is no longer about pack weight, but instead about "honing the edge", then why even differentiate between SUL/UL?" Probably to get folks' attention, which...

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 10, 5:13pm

Re: Re: Re: labels
"But then how do I quantify how cool I am?" By publishing a gear list with the price of every item beside it. Add it all up and, VOILA, instant coolness. Sort of like the rich kid in...

In Editor's Roundtable » The SUL Mindset
May 10, 5:06pm

What's so great about the JMT?
It distracts a lot of people from the really prime stuff. ;0)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » What's so great about the JMT?
May 10, 5:01pm

Re: Enchantments Day Hike
"Enchantments in May? Depending on the experience you're hoping for, this area is a good 2 months away from being ready for good hiking. Even with the insanely warm weather we're havin...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Enchantments Day Hike
May 10, 4:59pm

Cut it out, guys
You're scarin' the sh!t out of me. I'm thinking of canceling all my trips and taking up backgammon. :(

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Backpacking health risks?
May 10, 4:28pm

Re: Re: Latest Thinking on Capilene 1 and 2 / Merino
"right up there with Arc'Teryx Phase SL " And its little brother, the Motus, which is by far the best late spring-early fall base layer I have ever used.

In GEAR » Latest Thinking on Capilene 1 and 2 / Merino
May 09, 7:41pm

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