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by odd man out
Wed May 31, 2023 6:34 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: LighterPack final shakedown
Replies: 14
Views: 1121

Re: LighterPack final shakedown

I've used the X-Mid for 2 one-nighter trips and I absolutely love it so far. It's crazy how easy it is to set up, the inner is actually pretty big for a 1p tent, & the vestibules are huge. My friend & I waited out a hail storm with high winds and a quick, shitty pitch and it held up very we...
by odd man out
Tue May 30, 2023 6:24 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: LighterPack final shakedown
Replies: 14
Views: 1121

Re: LighterPack final shakedown

Nice. We have a lot of the same (or similar) gear. Let me know how the XMid works out. I'm using same tent for my 5 day trip in August. Did you forget tent stakes?
by odd man out
Tue May 30, 2023 6:08 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Trip Planning Web Page
Replies: 2
Views: 1311

Re: Trip Planning Web Page

I can look into that. I was concerned about having too much text to fit on a screen. I have a wide monitor. I had to keep reminding myself that just because it all fits on my screen, it may not on other's.
by odd man out
Mon May 29, 2023 6:23 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Trip Planning Web Page
Replies: 2
Views: 1311

Trip Planning Web Page

Some time ago Ingo posted a trip planning spreadsheet here: https://isleroyaleforums.com/viewtopic.php?p=19685#p19685 I found it very useful. But wile planning for my trip in August, I thought it might be nice to have a clickable web page version. Then I though I could actually do this as I know a l...
by odd man out
Wed May 03, 2023 7:15 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: [Tool] Isle Royale Trip Planner Spreadsheet
Replies: 56
Views: 54244

Re: [Tool] Isle Royale Trip Planner Spreadsheet

I have started a clickable web page. The first version will have buttons, not a map. I will post when I have a functioning version.
by odd man out
Mon May 01, 2023 11:31 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: [Tool] Isle Royale Trip Planner Spreadsheet
Replies: 56
Views: 54244

Re: [Tool] Isle Royale Trip Planner Spreadsheet

I've used Javascript to program interactive web pages. If I were to do it it would be text based and very primitive looking. But I do like the spreadsheet is set up to hike from node to node. That is a logical way to plan. I was wondering where all the mileages came from. There is more detail there ...
by odd man out
Mon May 01, 2023 10:27 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: [Tool] Isle Royale Trip Planner Spreadsheet
Replies: 56
Views: 54244

Re: [Tool] Isle Royale Trip Planner Spreadsheet

The problem with the NG map is my hike will cover just a small percent of it. I think I will print out some custom maps from CalTopo and put the in a large baggie. As for the planning tool, I know the trails pretty well but still found ithe spreadsheet a bit confusing to use. A web page interface wh...
by odd man out
Mon May 01, 2023 10:19 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?
Replies: 17
Views: 3854

Re: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?

There was a note in my dividend mailing about a coupon to come soon, but I never saw it. Alas.
by odd man out
Thu Apr 27, 2023 7:54 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?
Replies: 17
Views: 3854

Re: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?

dcclark wrote: Fri Mar 17, 2023 4:45 am I'm (finally) buying a Garmin inReach to give my relatives peace of mind. I'm especially a fan of the free check-in messages. Sadly the 20% coupon doesn't work on devices with GPS chips, but the dividend at least takes a bit of the edge off.
What is the 20% coupon you speak of?
by odd man out
Sun Apr 09, 2023 6:30 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2023 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 24
Views: 9067

Re: 2023 Trip Log - Post your planned itinerary here!

Name: Odd Man Out (Todd) From: Hudsonville MI Arrival: Aug 3 (Rock Harbor) Departure: Aug 7 (Rock Harbor) Arrival Via: Isle Royale Queen IV ex Copper Harbor Itinerary: Tentative Day 1: Dock to Lodge (lunch/beer) to Daisy Farm (7.1 miles) Day 2: Daisy Farm to McCargoe Cove (8.2 miles) Day 3: McCargoe...
by odd man out
Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:04 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Copper Harbor Parking
Replies: 2
Views: 1132

Copper Harbor Parking

I'm planning a 4 night backpacking trip for summer. I will be driving up from southern MI so I have a choice between the Ranger and the Queen. I'm leaning toward the Queen as it gives more flexibility in schedule and essentially one extra day since it arrives earlier and departs later in the day. I ...
by odd man out
Sun Apr 09, 2023 12:01 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: CalTopo Base Map of Isle Royale Features
Replies: 11
Views: 1867

Re: CalTopo Base Map of Isle Royale Features

I used CalTopo maps at the Grand Canyon last year. I didn't bring my phone on that trip so I just printed custom maps. I like the way you can zoom on any area you want and print exactly what you need vs buying a big map that show 20 times more area than I can co er in a few days. I'm already printin...
by odd man out
Sun Apr 09, 2023 11:58 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?
Replies: 17
Views: 3854

Re: What are you spending your 2023 REI dividend on?

I got 25$ to spend and will apply it to shoes. I have Oboz shoes and Brooks runners. Both need replacing.
by odd man out
Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:30 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Comprehensive descriptions of trails and campsites?
Replies: 7
Views: 1563

Re: Comprehensive descriptions of trails and campsites?

I was just reading my DuFresne guide book. It is a first edition, first printing from my first trip in 1984. I'm planning a second trip for this summer. I'm thinking not much has changed with regard to trails. Is that a reasonable assumption?
by odd man out
Sun Jan 22, 2023 4:07 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Moose conference in Grand Portage
Replies: 7
Views: 2185

Re: Moose conference in Grand Portage

I hiked Pictured Rocks with a friend who is a retired state DNR Moose biologist. While walking along the cliff edge, he stopped and carefully walked to the edge and peered down the cliff. I asked why. He said he was looking for dead moose. He points out the tree (I think it was a Mountain Ash) growi...