Just got back from the Porkies on Wednesday. Wonderful time. Cool and full of mosquitoes, but, only in the INTERIOR of the Porkies. The Lake Superior Trail was bug free and the area I would recommend. And, the campsite that we like the most is called "Lone Rock" which, as the title suggests, looks ...

It's great to hear that the bugs are still in hibernation. But, snow/sleet does not sound like you were in Disney World!

Other than you visa card. I thought it would be interesting to ask everyone what obscure item they bring with them on to Isle Royale. It's one of those "just in case" items that you always pack.
For me, it is Anti-itch cream, just in case we run into any Poison Ivy (though I've read it's probably ...

I just picked up a Katadyn Pocket Water Microfilter. I went with it because it has a micro porous structure with impregnated silver which delays the growth of bacteria. The pore-size of Katadyn ceramic filters is 0.2 micron (0.0002 mm). Bacteria range in size from 0.2 to 5 micron and, like protozoa ...

Which leads me into asking about the sleeping pad. I've got a wonderful thermolite that's clamped on the outside of the backpack without protection. You gave me good advice. I must confess, I had not thought of my sleeping bag on a very wet "all day long" rainy sleeping pad.
Thanks.

What's a few more oz. for a litlle protection from the wet Isle Royale. You all have convinced me that a footprint is a required item. Thanks.

I'm a Newbie for this forum and have not backpacked for 30 years. Back then, if we had a footprint, it would be a piece of plastic.
Is it worth carrying the extra half pound for that wonderful isle royale "dry" ground?
Our tent is a Copper Spur UL 2.

Name: David M
Email: (at) dqdavid@msn.com
Hometown: Tomahawk Wisconsin
Arrival Date: June 9, 2009
Departure Date: June 17, 2009
Coming From/Via: Houghton/Ranger III
Itinerary: Backpacking with son.
Day one: After smooth ride (I've been warned) on the Ranger, short hike to Three Mile.
Day Two: Moskey ...