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by SoonerDad
Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: PERMETHRIN
Replies: 16
Views: 11482

Re: PERMETHRIN

I have treated my stuff for years. I do it in the garage and make sure the clothes dry completely before bagging them and taking them inside. I use a lot of care since we have two cats. Another option is to send your clothes out for treatment http://www.insectshield.com/ProductISYOC.aspx?ProductId=338
by SoonerDad
Mon Apr 18, 2016 9:16 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: August Trip Plans
Replies: 13
Views: 5545

Re: August Trip Plans

I did Little Todd to Wash Creek in a long wet day ....was going to Huginnin but decided a shelter at WC sounded like more fun since it had been POURING all day Very doable....but then again, my first day I went from Windigio to Sikskiwitt :-) When I hike solo I tend to just go until I feel like stop...
by SoonerDad
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:52 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Newbies first trip to IR
Replies: 33
Views: 13653

Re: Newbies first trip to IR

Solo is fine, especially if you stay on the more popular trails
by SoonerDad
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:49 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Books
Replies: 7
Views: 3571

Re: Books

Another vote for the MT E-Book
by SoonerDad
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:48 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2016 Edition
Replies: 18
Views: 14686

Re: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2016 Edition

I got some socks......I buy less and less at REI every year....I am surprised they have not sent out a search party to look for me :-)
by SoonerDad
Mon Apr 18, 2016 8:43 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Knife perferences
Replies: 10
Views: 5295

Re: Knife perferences

LM Juice has always been all I really need.
by SoonerDad
Wed Sep 30, 2015 6:17 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Hammocks Inside of Shelters
Replies: 18
Views: 8164

Re: Hammocks Inside of Shelters

"Damage" is a relative term....There is leaving a mark and there is degrading the structure.I am quite certain I have damaged the shelters with my head....but you would be hard pressed to tell where :-) The "dents" that you would make to insure a clamp holding would certainly do ...
by SoonerDad
Tue Sep 29, 2015 10:08 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Hammocks Inside of Shelters
Replies: 18
Views: 8164

Re: Hammocks Inside of Shelters

You might want to ask the original poster....you know....since they asked about INSIDE the shelter

Is there a fine for denting the wood of the shelters???
by SoonerDad
Mon Sep 28, 2015 2:32 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Hammocks Inside of Shelters
Replies: 18
Views: 8164

Re: Hammocks Inside of Shelters

I was not actually concerned with denting the wood

In fact, I was trying to think of a good way to add a small 'point" to the pads on the clamp to help with holding power :-)
by SoonerDad
Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:11 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Hammocks Inside of Shelters
Replies: 18
Views: 8164

Re: Hammocks Inside of Shelters

A couple of sturdy c-clamps should work....put something soft on the floor below you the first time :-)
by SoonerDad
Sat Sep 26, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Stomach bug after trip
Replies: 3
Views: 2262

Re: Stomach bug after trip

In general, giardia is much less likely than simple wilderness hygiene issues. No sinks in the outhouses :-)

But neither seems likely to occur after this many weeks....Giardia symptoms generally manifest within a couple weeks....
by SoonerDad
Sat Sep 26, 2015 8:57 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: [OFFICIAL] 2015 bug report
Replies: 21
Views: 15064

Re: [OFFICIAL] 2015 bug report

Just got back Thursday. There were some black flies at Little Todd but they were merely annoying....no biting

Nothing else
by SoonerDad
Fri Sep 25, 2015 4:49 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 9/19-9/24/2015_Feldtmann Loop and Minong
Replies: 0
Views: 17385

9/19-9/24/2015_Feldtmann Loop and Minong

On Friday the 18th I made my way to Grand Portage, MN. The 9.5 hour drive was uneventfulother than stops for gas and a stop in Grand Marias for a pizza from Sven and Ole’s. I arrived at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino around 4pm after quickly scouting the way to the dock so I would not have to hu...
by SoonerDad
Fri Sep 25, 2015 2:12 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Sleeping bag decision
Replies: 8
Views: 4171

Re: Sleeping bag decision

Took the Hydrogen and I was just fine. I probably could have stuck with my lighter weight underwear but it was nice to have for the morning/evening. Only zipped my bag up all the way one night and never tightened the hood. Great trip...will post a TR soon. thanks to everyone for their advice....I li...