I used my Sawyer gravity filter, worked very good. Saw people using MSR's and whatnot, seemed to work pretty well. Steri-pen would not be effective against tape-worm, I would go with your Miniworks, I agree with Midwest Ed. Good Luck, I had a great time going back at the end of June.

Spectacular pics...now that is something I have never seen in person...taking a trip to see the galaxy doesn't sound half bad.

Hey Bergman, Thanks for all of the great insider info...you can't beat personal, first-hand knowledge. When I did the math on rerouting to Lane Cove, it took me up to 50 miles, from 40 miles, for the trip, that might be pushing it anyway for my over-zealous brother and my poor "how'd you drag me ...

The only suggestion I would make would be to skip the extra day at Daisy Farm on the return leg and head up to Lane Cove for a night, then head into RH for the last night and grab a shelter for the last night. Since it's your first visit, you can certainly fill an afternoon exploring the trails ...

Hey Everyone, I'm planning my first trip to Isle Royale for the end of June/Fourth of July week 2013. Plan to leave out of Houghton. Bringing my daughter (10), athletic girl, my brother, and myself. Mostly have been doing dayhikes the last few years, but ready to take it up a notch this year. I have ...