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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: 3-5 experts
"I've discovered that when a layman tries to cite a medical article, it's usually a BAD one. Kind of like how bad money drives out good, or something. A great example was that one pape...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
March 07, 7:51pm

Re: 3-5 experts
"I have to tell you, Tom, that the constant trumpeting about "3-5 experts in the field" strikes me as a great bit of obfuscation of the patent fact that Barry is arguing an economic ...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
March 06, 5:38pm

Re: Re: Re: Stericard water purification
"I was waiting for your take, Roger!" I'd wait 15 minutes for Roger's take before I'd wait 15 minutes to purify a liter of water. ;)

In GEAR » Stericard water purification
March 02, 4:00pm

Re: Stretching @Jennifer
"Then, to totally mess with all that you learned about stretching, Cochrane has a review updated in 2011 that pretty unequivocally says that stretching before, during, or after any exercise do...

In Philosophy & Technique » Strength training to lighten the load
March 01, 6:08pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: So.. what are you arguing, then?
"But seriously, we're just repeating ourselves, so I'll limit commentary to a few points:" Agreed. I think we're about ready to call it a day on this one, so I'll be b...

In Chaff » BSA discrimination policy :(
March 01, 4:02pm

Re: Re: Best wildlife encounter
"Tom, I was waiting since the first post for that one- I'm totally surprised it took 3 pages." It takes me a little longer to react as I age, Tad. I've got to admit, it was lo...

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Best wildlife encounters?
March 01, 3:23pm

Best wildlife encounter
I can't remember her name, but it was quite a night. ;0)

In General Lightweight Backpacking Discussion » Best wildlife encounters?
March 01, 2:55pm

Re: Smoking saves having a retirement plan
"At 50 years old, would i be better investing that 6000 for the next 15 years, or just hope i die before my lungs give in?" From the perspective of someone who watched his father, a li...

In Chaff » Smoking saves having a retirement plan
March 01, 2:54pm

Re: This is a great thread!!
"Tom, I now know why I like you. My favorite workout on the track was 440 yard intervals (pre-socialist measurement system). Everyone hated those days, except for me." Mine, too, Ni...

In Philosophy & Technique » Strength training to lighten the load
February 28, 3:46pm

Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Lots n lots of misconceptions about strength training
"I have been doing intervals with a rower given the copious amounts of snow outside right now." I'm told rowing is a great way to get cardio vascularly fit, and it makes a lot of s...

In Philosophy & Technique » Strength training to lighten the load
February 28, 3:26pm

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