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Thomas Burns (nerdboy52) - BPL Lifetime Member

My Locale "Alas, poor Yogi.I knew him well."
About Me English professor at Ohio Wesleyan University, Director of Perkins Observatory

Words to live by: "Alas, poor Yogi. I knew him, Horatio. He was a bear of infinite appetite. So they shot him."

More words to live by: "Yeah, I'm a nerd. Want to make something of it . . . punk?" ;vD

Even more words to live by:
Solvitur ambulando.
"it is solved by walking."
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All Forum Posts by Thomas Burns

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Re: Pounder Plus
Sorry, I should have included more info. Regular, mummy-style bag, 2008 version. I used in no more than 10 nights, and it's in excellent condition. I'm 5' 11" tall and I fit into i...

In Gear Swap » Cleaning out the Gear Closet (or else)
September 14, 7:58am

Re: Update plus more gear FS
The Evernew pot, the Orikaso bowl, and the Vargo stove are gone. The Virga BP is still pending. While I'm at it, let's add a Marmot Pounder plus sleeping bag, barely used, blue and gray ...

In Gear Swap » Cleaning out the Gear Closet (or else)
September 14, 7:40am

$$
$95, but it's committed, pending Paypal. I'll let you know if he changes his mind. Stargazer

In Gear Swap » WTB: Mariposa Plus Medium
September 13, 4:03pm

Mariposa Plus, old school
I have one in the medium, but it has the old-style carbon stays. Stargazer/ Tom Burns tlburns@owu.edu

In Gear Swap » WTB: Mariposa Plus Medium
September 13, 8:57am

Update plus more gear FS
The Virga BP and Evernew pot are pending payment. While I’m at it, let’s add Vargo Titanium Alcohol Stove, a bit brown from use, but otherwise in great shape: $18.00 Thermarest Trekke...

In Gear Swap » Cleaning out the Gear Closet (or else)
September 13, 8:54am

BPL Thorofare Trekking Shirt
PM sent on the Backpacking Light Thorofare Trekking Shirt. Stargazer

In Gear Swap » FS: BPL, MLD, Patagonia, Tarptent, WM, and more!
September 12, 12:13pm

Bear spray and street lights
This debate reminds me of the issue of light pollution and street lights. Study after study shows that street lights do not make people safer from crime or traffic accident, but they make them F...

In GEAR » Does bear spray work with black bears and what brand?
September 12, 11:28am

Cleaning out the Gear Closet (or else)
Gear that's left sale in the first annual “If You Want More Gear, You’re Gonna Have to Sell Some of the Gear You Already Own” Sale: (List edited to delete sold items.) Shipping incl...

In Gear Swap » Cleaning out the Gear Closet (or else)
September 12, 10:01am

Pounder foot warmth
Nope, but on cold nights, I always wore my BPL possum-down socks, which I'd really recommend to you if you get cold feet. My toe circulation isn't what it used to be, and those socks (and t...

In Gear Swap » FS: Sublite Sil, Marmot Pounder & Pounder Plus
September 11, 10:03pm

Pounder sold, Pounder+ still available
The Sublite Sil and Pounder are gone (but not forgotten). I'm reducing the price of the Pounder Plus to $100. Anybody interested? Stargazer

In Gear Swap » FS: Sublite Sil, Marmot Pounder & Pounder Plus
September 11, 2:48pm

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 ...

In Miscellaneous Products
October 11, 11:18am

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...

In Backpacks - Frameless
May 14, 6:13am