Hey all, Leave for the Island on Saturday(5days!!!!), thanks for the bug reports and all the advice. Since my last post here i have put 7 separate 4.5 mile hikes and 1 9 mile hike on the Osprey Atmos 65. Love it. As per the wise advice above i have been counting ounces. I can carry 40lbs comfortably ...

Gimp- The boots that were replaced still look like everything but the rubber sole are good. Check out this site ‎ www.davepagecobbler.com/‎ . This guy will resole teh boots and i have a friend who had it done. great work. I'm on my second pair myself and just haven't mailed my boots to this guy. Ju ...

Trailgoat_70, I really like the pack. The suspension is well designed. I have done 4.5 miles with 30 pounds and 8.5 miles with 40 pounds. It was surprisingly lighter to carry than you would expect with 40. The hug the pack gives you keeps the weight snug against you and moves nicely with you. It ...

i got the Benchmade 162 Bushcrafter knife! http://www.rei.com/product/855181/bench ... fter-knife

Jeremy

Got my new pack in the mail from REI. Got the Osprey Atmos AG-65. 65 liter pack with a new fangled suspension system. I'm excited and will fill it with some weight and go hiking tomorrow. Going to get a bunch of test runs in to be sure she's ready for ISRO in August. Also purchased: Black Diamond ...

Greatly enjoyed your report. Look forward to my first trip and also reading your next report.
Thanks,
Jeremy

Name: Jeremy and Drew Email: PM me Hometown: Des Moines, IA and Boulder, CO Arrival Date: 8/15/15 Departure Date: 8/20/15 Coming From/Via: Grand Portage to McCargoe Cove-Hike West to Windigo Itinerary: Night 1 McCargoe, 2 Todd Harbor, 3 Hatchet Lake, 4 South Lake Desor, 5 Island Mine, day 6 Windigo ...

JerryB. you will be happy to know we went with your #2 suggestion: McCargo-Todd H-Hatchett Lake (or skip this site)-S. Lake Desor-Island Mine-Windigo Night 1 MC, N2-TH, N3-HL, N4-SLD, N5-IM,then take the boat to the main land. We are so excited. Saturday August15-Thursday the 20th on the island ...

Everyone's experience, thoughts and opinions are very much appreciated. I'm excited to fall in love with this unique wilderness this summer. Thank you for helping me on the 1st half of my adventure: planning it! Maybe see some of you out there this August.

Jeremy

I've read more and more of the Forum and my question has been answered many times else where. But i guess the only relevance to my question is the many varied opinions and changes in gear that come out. Thanks to anyone who cares to chime in.

Hooky, Thank you for the detail. I will strive for 35# or less in my pack. Your detailed list helped me get some idea compared to what I've been planning to bring. I was thinking of taking a 65L pack but i might rethink that. Weight is my primary concern though. Thank you both for your advise and ...

Sorry if this is a dumb question. Can you tent camp anywhere you can find a spot near the trail (without needing a back country permit)? or only at established camp grounds? I read a lot of mentions about shelters being full and not to set up a tent at a shelter site. At these camp grounds with ...

Planning 4-6 days on Isle Royale. I know there are an infinite number of packs, volumes and gear options, but i wanted to hear from the IR family here what they think a good weight for a pack and volume in Liters for a pack would best suit a 4-6 day trip. The goal is LIGHT Weight but also need room ...

2nd question: How often would we run into fellow hikers in early to mid August? I ask because we are debating inviting a 3rd person to our 2 person group just for safety in case of an emergency. But if you see other people daily that would be less of a concern for us. Thoughts?

thank you JerryB