Thanks to you both. I am planning a pre-trip meeting soon so that we can go over any concerns some might have, talk gear, and can change plans accordingly. I was looking for a good mix of travelling the island, while not keeping the distance too long. I also hate getting to camp too early and ...

Backpacking IR 1st week of September. Here's our planned route. First time on the island with a group of 5 or six others. Day 1: Rock Harbor to Daisy Farm Day 2: Daisy Farm to Chippewa Harbor Day 3: Chippewa Harbor to McCargoe Cove Day 4: McCargoe Cove to 3 Mile via Greenstone Ridge Day 5: 3 Mile to ...

Mike, I have seen one in action and they're pretty cool. The downside I saw was that it took up a lot of pack room and my concern was with wet sticks. I have been using Esbit cubes for the past couple of years and love them. I have their small tripod stand which weighs 11 grams, folds almost flat ...