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Thomas Burns (nerdboy52) - BPL Lifetime Member
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Thankyouverymuch Thank ye, matey for your kind words concerning the weight loss. Keep on truckin', as we used to say in the late '60's. "It is worth noting that my wife switched to boxer briefs ... |
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Chafing All the ointments and powders mentioned by others will help. However, I replaced every powder, ointment, and soap I carry with baking soda, the universal panecea. It also works well for chafing. ... |
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Thermasilk Silksack Got the Terramar Thermasilk Silksack in god condition and in excellent time. Many thanks. Stargazer |
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Quilt Got the quilt in excellent shape and in a timely manner. Many thanks! Stargazer |
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Esbit tabs Good stuff! I've never used the esbit tabs. Can they be cut or broken in half easily? (Sounds like i could get by with 1/2 tab for cooking purposes, which would make them a bit more economical ... |
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Rain gear Currently, I'm using a Walmart poncho that cost $1.99 and weighs in at about 3 oz, including the ziplock I keep it in. However, if I were going to thoughhike the AT, I'd pull out my Dri... |
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Esbit vs. alcohol with Caldera systems I was wondering if anybody had any thoughts about the relative merits of using esbit fuel pellets versus alcohol with the Caldera cones. I'm using the short cone with the 550 mL BPL pot/ cup... |
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Re: UL BAckpacks The Z-packs are, so far as I recall, not available while their creators are out on a long hike. For that perfect balance of toughness and carrying capacity, you can't beat the Mariposa Plus ... |
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Terrocs "Does anyone here with a slightly wider foot wear these?" I'm a 9.5/ 10 C. (I used to be a B. That's what years of walking around will do to your foot.) I bought a pair of Mudc... |
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Re: Thomas and Ken Burns "Thomas, is it just a coincidence that you both have the same last name?" My father claims it isn't, but the birth records do not support his not-unusual braggadocio. ;-D Seriou... |
All Reader Reviews by Thomas Burns
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FlexAir Pillow Dual Compartment Ultralight >I think I'll stick with my Wal-Mart water wing pillow, which is about a third the price, a little lighter, and just as comfy if wrapped in my fleece jacket. Yo, Michael. Always looking for ... |
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Fanatic Fringe Thompson Peak Ditto to the above review. I added a top compression cord by tying a short length of cord to the upper drawcord, looping it over the top, and connecting it to the lifting strap loop with a small carab... |
