After lugging traditional dry bags over portages, I too invested in a backpack drybag. It is WONDERFUL! Although, I don't think we've had any portages since I've gotten it. We were supposed to have several this spring, but with the snow, didn't do that itinerary. We will have plenty this fall though.

Great report so far, looking forward to the rest. We have Rafiki #2 here...

Really enjoyed your report.
We too were bummed that we didn't get to meet you and Shelly. Capt. Don told us you pulled out a day early.
Enjoy your next adventure and have a little more patience with Shelly!!
Looking forward to your next report.

Have a safe trip Drobarge!!

I absolutely love how honest you are.

Ohhh, carbination through nose, not so good!

The Gremlins have been drinking bourbon again....

As proof (pun intended) that there isn't much proof in the study....
Mike and I both drink, whether it be beer, wine, bourbon or moonshine, and we have varying results as far as skeeters....
They NEVER bother me and they swarm him. So in my theory, you've got a 50/50 ratio there.

HEY....where's our daily post??? You're slacking Tim!!! Being unemployed, I look forward to this...chop chop!!!

I'm in, let me know when and where!!!

Tim, Sorry you lost sleep, but glad you got a chance to read the report. And you are right, it was a trip I will never forget. How was the water like with there being tons of ice still found in certain areas? Other than the bridge at Mott island being impassable, were there any other locations you h...

WooHoo!! I'm so happy for you!
You will love the kayak paddle. I will never canoe with a regular paddle again. Though we do have one as a spare in case something happens. (knock on wood)

You get me soooo sucked in, then quit! Yep, this is gonna be torture... As far as the seasickness goes...I have been born and raised on the water, 90% of the time I slept on the rocking boat and never once been seasick. That being said, I ALWAYS take a (non drowsy) Dramamine before heading out to th...

I'm glad you got a trip in with your lovely wife. Nice to see her face.
Thanks for sharing your report, the pictures were great.

Great report Bob! Thanks for sharing.
It's always odd reading about people eating and taking showers on the island. We have never been there when anything was open. I always forget. Thanks for reminding me.