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by trailgoat_70
Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:27 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Pack: Size and Weight Recommendations for 4-6 days on IR
Replies: 36
Views: 19703

Re: Pack: Size and Weight Recommendations for 4-6 days on IR

1) Superlight: Everclear & Crystal Lite 2) My choice: Irish Whiskey, preferably Tullamore Dew. 3) For masochists: Beer or wine. Thanks for the suggestions, Don. I like your choice best. Never tried the Tullamore--may have to give it a try! BTW, I've been that masochist who hauled wine on a shor...
by trailgoat_70
Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:19 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: TR: 6/28-7/4 2015, McCargo to Windigo via Feldtmann Loop
Replies: 5
Views: 3986

Re: TR: 6/28-7/4, McCargo to Windigo via Feldtmann Loop

Thanks for taking the time to post your report. Much appreciated! Glad to hear you had a nice, safe trip with the scouts.
by trailgoat_70
Tue Jul 07, 2015 6:17 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Photos from October 2012
Replies: 8
Views: 7236

Re: Photos from October 2012

Beautiful photos, fishmonger. Love the Moskey Basin shots. Thanks for posting.
by trailgoat_70
Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:29 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: [OFFICIAL] 2015 bug report
Replies: 21
Views: 15066

Re: [OFFICIAL] 2015 bug report

Thanks for the report, WindChill. I'm guessing the little buggers are going to be full-throttle when I get there next Sunday. Todd Harbor and McCargo are both on my itinerary, although the farthest west I will be is on the hike north out of Malone Bay. I really need to do a September trip some time ...
by trailgoat_70
Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:23 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Pack: Size and Weight Recommendations for 4-6 days on IR
Replies: 36
Views: 19703

Re: Pack: Size and Weight Recommendations for 4-6 days on IR

Unless you have already found a new pack that fits you well and will fit all your gear, I'd stick with the Lowe Alpine for this trip. You're familiar with it, it most certainly will hold all you need (and then some! :)) Six pounds is certainly heavy for a pack, but I carried a 5+ pound Gregory Shast...
by trailgoat_70
Sat Jul 04, 2015 1:17 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Pack: Size and Weight Recommendations for 4-6 days on IR
Replies: 36
Views: 19703

Re: Pack: Size and Weight Recommendations for 4-6 days on IR

First of all, Happy 4th of July everyone. Hope your holiday is filled with fun, sun and friends. I'm guessing many of you are out on the trail this weekend! :) My trip is just ahead.... Heading to the island in a week and finally have my gear and food nailed-down. I'll be on the island from 7/12 thr...
by trailgoat_70
Sun Jun 28, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Island Temperature
Replies: 5
Views: 4147

Re: Island Temperature

I agree, Tom. Great sleeping weather! However, I do prefer hiking in mid-to-upper 50's. It's not so chilly when I stop for lunch or a break and rain doesn't sting as much. 80's and 90's is just miserable hiking. Exhausting.
by trailgoat_70
Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: Island Temperature
Replies: 5
Views: 4147

Island Temperature

I see it hit a balmy 39 degrees early this morning on Isle Royale. It's been hovering around 45 degrees much of the day. I showed this to my wife, who earlier questioned my decision to pack a down jacket during my trip in two weeks. :wink:
by trailgoat_70
Sat Jun 27, 2015 1:45 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Contest
Replies: 10
Views: 4743

Re: USA Today 10Best Reader's Choice Contest

We're Number One! We're Number One!
by trailgoat_70
Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:16 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Rock Harbor Backpacking Trail
Replies: 3
Views: 2346

Re: Rock Harbor Backpacking Trail

Redbad provided you a very nice, doable route. The Minong will certainly take longer than your time allows. Save the Minong for the next trip--you'll be back. ;)
by trailgoat_70
Fri Jun 26, 2015 3:09 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Concerning Time Zones and Voyageur II Schedule
Replies: 5
Views: 3931

Re: Concerning Time Zones and Voyageur II Schedule

Thank you all for your assistance. I'd forgotten they post the times on the camp bulletin boards. I'm always early to the dock and wouldn't think of missing this little boat ride to Malone! :)
by trailgoat_70
Tue Jun 23, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Dehydrated Chicken and Beef
Replies: 10
Views: 10340

Re: Dehydrated Chicken and Beef

Why not just take already cooked chicken in the pouch. The extra weight is minimal and it's very fresh and mixes great with rice or pasta. The whole dehydration process seems like too much work for the payoff. Just my 2 cents… The same with ground beef. Just buy already dehydrated ground beef (Packi...
by trailgoat_70
Mon Jun 22, 2015 2:21 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Backcountry/CrossCountry Questions - Stick Stoves
Replies: 9
Views: 4364

Re: Backcountry/CrossCountry Questions - Stick Stoves

Very nice! I haven't tried going off-trail.
by trailgoat_70
Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:26 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: McCargoe Cove
Replies: 8
Views: 6074

Re: McCargoe Cove

Awesome choice on the campground. I always make it a point to stay a night at that beautiful spot. In mid-July, I'll hike from Todd Harbor to McCargoe and then on to Moskey. I've always been lucky to snag a shelter at McCargoe, but fonixmunkee is right in that it can be fairly busy. Only once was th...
by trailgoat_70
Sat Jun 20, 2015 12:18 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Concerning Time Zones and Voyageur II Schedule
Replies: 5
Views: 3931

Concerning Time Zones and Voyageur II Schedule

I'll be taking the Voyageur II out of Daisy Farm to Malone Bay on the third day of my trip in mid-July. Schedule says pickup at 7:30AM. If my memory serves me correctly from my last trip in '09, the Voyageur operates on Central Time? So, an 8:30AM pickup according to my EST-set watch? I'd hate to mi...