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paul johnson (pj) - BPL Forum Member
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All Forum Posts by paul johnson
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Re: Fighting Infection in the Field >>"I don’t know anything about the physiology of why this works" Clinton, simply, heat is the modality that you're using to attempt to disinfect by immersing. you ar... |
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Re: klearwater/brett et al Fred, search the Forums for the term "biofilm". That's the issue to which you refer. Also, check the BPL On-Line store. There might(???) be an article reprint for purchase (a cou... |
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Re: Army:"Micropur and Sweetwater best" I believe the Sweetwater Purifier is really a two-step system. First, filter with the pump filter (i own the filter and have used it), and then treat with a Sweetwater chemical (bleach-like, IIRC)... |
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insulation compression my understanding is that it is the COMPRESSION CYCLES that cause the problem. how so? like with so many things FRICTION and FATIGUE are the problems. the repeated rubbing of the insulation an... |
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Re: Fighting Infection in the Field an old standby is sphagnum moss which contains iodine. yes, iodine causes some tissue damage (as does most other ointments, salves, liquids, etc, which are commonly used for simple injuries) whi... |
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HTML Anchors Douglas, Eric, many thanks for posting on this. could be length??? don't know. this could be tested easily enough. It's obviously NOT something in the URL triggering the "... |
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$1 single qty CR123A primary batts Dondo., For Secondary (i.e., rechargeable CR123A batts) http://thomasdistributing.com/delkin-rcr-123a-rechargeable-charger.htm For Primary (i.e., non-rechargeable CR123A batts) Stream... |
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Re: steripen and cross contamination >>"Would you not be just running / washing cleaned water over them? Hopeing that you wash off any bad bugs?" Yes. In part, the same, using sterile saline, is often done to c... |
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Re: Re: Medical Ultralight JM, You make some good points. This is the main reason my med kit went from way, way over two pounds (4+lb on some hikes) to just a few ounces - just enough to deal with the types of situation... |
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Re: Mpemba Effect Yes, i was referring to the Mpemba effect. Aristotle also said that a heavier object will fall faster than a lighter object if both are dropped simultaneously. He apparently never tested this ... |
All Reader Reviews by paul johnson
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Zebralight H50 the H50-Q5 has so many pros: 1. very small size (one of the benefits of being a "twisty". )- just slightly larger than the cell that powers it (1xAA - alkaline, NiMH, or Li-Primary; it c... |
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Pak-Lite White Super when i need a 5mm task light this is now my "go to" light for the last couple of months. why? 1. light in weight 2. bright in light [output] 3. i'll die of old-age before i bu... |
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Surefire L2 Lumamax Ok. So, one is unable to justify the $$$ for the U2 - try as hard as one might. Well, then, perhaps the L2 might fit the bill. It is after all a whopping hundred bucks cheaper (that ain't sayin... |
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Gossamer Gear NightLight 3/4 Light. Warm enough; add a thinlight or torso-length inflatable when it gets cold. Comparing the NightLight's R-value to other pads, it appears that the Nightlight has the highest R-val for its... |
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Surefire U2 If I could have only one flashlight, or maybe even one lighting device, it would be the 5.7oz 5watt, 2xCR123A powered Surefire U2 Ultra Digital flashlight. First the downsides: 1. How do ... |
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Pro Lite Gear customer service I've ordered many times from PLG. Big items. Small items. Several items in one order. Only ONCE, was there ever a mistake. However, i personally feel that the mistake was beneficial to my u... |
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Lighten Up DVD with Glen Van Peski . This DVD was a gift to me from another Forum participant (many thanks GR). This DVD doesn't pretend to be a detailed step-by-step tutorial, but, rather, more of an introduction. In this capaci... |
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Gossamer Gear Nightlight Torso My favorite pad. Light. Warm enough (use two when it gets cold). I add a separate single section of this pad for use under my feet. Being so short that xtra 3" that the First Reviewer ment... |
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Pacific Outdoor Products Insul Mat Max-Thermo Thick. Warm. Cushiony. Comfortable. Packs small enough. I can't make many claims to being great at anything in life. But, i could claim to be a GREAT sleeper after a day of trekkin' up ... |
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Pacer Poles I truly do love both sets of PacerPoles that i own (one pair 2-sect, and one pair 3-sect). I can't say enough good things about them. They are one of favorite T-poles (trekking poles) to use.... |
