Waterproof matches/lighter on your person is critical if you overturn on Lake Superior waters, and make it to shore without all your gear. An emergency fire will probably be needed to help avoid hypothermia.

agreed.

a thermal, or space, blanket is a piece of gear i picked up 5 years ago. it ...

Question about water sources. When I did my trip to Alaska I didn't have to worry about filters or tablets because the glacial water was abundant, pure and oh so good. Any recommendations for what I should bring with me for this trip?


check the gear & supplies subforum.

here is the most recent ...

i too would like any info people have. i just started thinking about making plans for a trip there next summer.

In the article, it said most VHF handheld radios can only transmit within a 3-8 mile range and I am guessing with overcast and poor weather conditions range is closer to the low end. With how much VHF radios cost, do you believe the investment is really worth it for such short range?


do you ...

I am thoroughly disgusted.

I am also in awe & thankful that Tom was there & was able to handle the situation.

NancyT wrote:You have to sign up for a Snapfish account to view the pictures!

yeah, that stopped me dead in my tracks.

glitch in the matrix

Tampico wrote:Funny, when I eat instant potatoes, the last thing I need is an outhouse; usually for a long while.

that's why you put them in the outhouse.

"Eat these & spend less time seeing these walls & more time seeing Isle Royale.

Compliments of your friends on the Isle Royale forums."

I can't seem to find it now but I remember someone posting their paddling route from their GPS & even listed the coordinates that they back country camped at on the way along that stretch.

it was the worst administration in our history as far as how lax they were with chemical levels in the water. Several different times they loosened up regulations. IMO to help out their big business friends.

if only we hadn't had the Bush administration messing up our outdoors from 2001-2008.

that means it's almost bug season

i like chili & beer.

That is what I was thinking.

But I can still stuff my pockets & wear all of my clothes on the ride over, right? hehe

The only time I went to IR they never weighed our gear (thankfully since we took way too much) & I can't find a definitive answer elsewhere.

Does the small bag they allow you to carry on the Queen count towards your 70 lbs of gear you are allowed before being charged extra? Or is this bag separate?