I saw a post recently in my Facebook feed for this map and took a chance. I like it. It's a lot like the Nat Geo map, but with more details. It is of course artwork so it will hang on my wall, but I would have no problem taking it as my field map. I buy a new map for each trip and write my "dia...

Covid rules aside, The Ranger often has a few empty seats and they are willing to take you if they have room, I left on the Ranger once when the plane (I was scheduled on the plane) was backed up 2 days due to weather. That was before they had two planes flying. I didn't have a ticket for the Ranger...

If you follow the rules, nothing has really changed. I carried a hammock for a couple years and was only able to hang it a few times while following all the rules. I see many people hanging at shelters and off the pad at camp sites, both outside of the rules.

I do this trip in the other direction, but it works in either. I prefer west to east for the short first day in case of plane delays. For east to west I would suggest staying on the lake and stopping at Moskey (my favorite site). That first day will be rough with a full pack, but staying on the lake...

I do this trip in the other direction, but it works in either. I prefer west to east for the short first day in case of plane delays. For east to west I would suggest staying on the lake and stopping at Moskey (my favorite site). That first day will be rough with a full pack, but staying on the lake...

Depending on the time of year there are people on the trails and definitely in the campgrounds. You will have your alone time, but there is almost always someone around for emergencies. There are no overnight rentals on canoes or kayaks. I won't get deep into it but, the waters around the island can...

Backwoods, take some solace in knowing the island is difficult to get to as you know. I have a number of coworkers who want to go, but the logistics are daunting. and we live in Michigan.

i have the ACR ResQLink. during my research I found that the ACR ResQLink is a direct connection on specific frequencies for distant notification and a localizer beacon for close in location finding on a world wide system. The InReach and others of the sort operate very much as a satellite phone san...

I don't have much info, I picked this up from Facebook. It seems that Capt. Don has passed away after a month in the hospital.

http://www.keweenawreport.com/obits/obi ... d-kilpela/

I was told that there is only one person/group per back county zone. If someone else has the same idea as you on the same day, you might not get your permit. I have never had the problem myself and I have done many back county nights. https://www.nps.gov/isro/planyourvisit/upload/ISRO_Web_Accessible...

does the entire strap need replacing, or can you just unthread the lower portion and replace the short piece with the grommet and adjuster? I'm looking a picture from amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Kelty-Trekker-65 ... B01JAERG1M

I picked up a sawyer purifer a couple years ago for travel outside the country. It's different than the filter. So far I have been able to drink the "do not drink the water" water without adverse effect. It claims to purify to 0.02 microns. It costs about $140, looks about the same as thei...

I love Isle Royale Seaplanes and take them when I don't have a kayak, but have a backup plan just in case weather sets in and they can't fly.

The NPS has indicated the park will not open until June 15th

dccark, I have the same seat to summit as bobcat1. I bought it only because I had a gift certificate to spend. I have since developed a love for it. it will take 45 degree superior water to truly comfortable in a couple of hours in the sun. if you want it warm faster, dump a couple of cups of boilin...