I could be thinking of the wrong lightload towels but aren't those a bit large for TP? The ones I saw were marketed as like beach towels. Plus you would have to pack those out. I dont believe they would biodegrade. Again I could be way off base with that. haha. It has been a while since I have seen ...

I’d also drop the extra tablets and the cable ties unless you have a specific purpose for them. Everything else looks pretty on point. You may want more than 1oz of TP. Not every privy will have TP. Sometimes they run out and don’t get refilled right away. Check the temps before you go and ree ...

I don't intend to be an alarmist, but there can of course be so many nasty things in water to make you sick. . . Thank you for your concern but I did say I would only take my chances and drink unfiltered water from Superior in the case of an emergency. I am fully aware of the tapeworm warning and ...

The water tablets are something I already thought I would omit. The Versa Flow filter is more resistant to plugging than the Sawyer and can be back flushed without a syringe. I used one last year and it was trouble free. I have drank a lot of unfiltered, untreated water from Boundary Waters lakes ...

I will be taking my first trip to Isle Royale on 8/30-9-4. I am going to be doing a loop on the east east end of the island, tentatively staying in DF, MC, MB & RH. I am finalizing my gear list and think I have it pretty well hammered out but would appreciate any feedback or suggestions. https ...

Name: Harry Jiles
Email: (at) sabinajiles@gmail.com
Hometown: Arrowsmith, IL
Arrival Date: 8/30
Departure Date: 9/4
Coming From/Via: Houghton/Ranger III
Itinerary: TM, MB, MC, DF, RH or DF, MC, MB, TM, RH
Notes/Other: 1st trip

I am planning my first trip the the island the last few days of Aug until just into Sept. I was just curious as to what to expect as far as number of campers, bugs, weather, etc. I expect the flies to not be too bad at that time and I know the mosquitoes will be weather dependent. From what I have ...

Thanks for the input. I actually have a lot of hiking experience and quite a bit in the UP. Been in the Porkies twice, once for 5 days, Pictured Rocks twice including a 5 day and Grand Island twice, including a 2 day circumvention last year. I'll turn 67 during my planned hike, am carrying about 30 ...

Planning my first trip to the Isle for early September(9/3-9/11) and have put together an itinerary and welcome any feedback on it. Day 1 - Ranger III to Rock Harbor -Rock Harbor to 3 Mile Day 2 - 3 Mile to Moskey Basin Day 3 - Moskey Basin to Chippewa Harbor Day 4 - Chippewa Harbor to Lake Richie ...

The campgrounds on the eastern end are generally closer together and more prevalent. This makes for creating added flexibility in itineraries for the eastern end. I suggest posting an proposed itinerary here and once you seem fairly firm in it, there is a sticky post in the Trip Reports section for ...

I am planning my first trip to Isle Royale and have put together an 8 day solo itinerary for a sort of loop on the east side of the island. I’m not sure on dates yet since it depends on the results of some medical issues but I am open to suggestions on the best times. I’ve purposely left the mil ...