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by GHI
Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:24 am
Forum: Food & Cooking
Topic: Best stove for new backpacker
Replies: 19
Views: 11491

Re: Best stove for new backpacker

I also have an original pocket rocket. I've never had any issues with it. Never cleaned it or had to buy parts or fix anything on it. My buddies have 2 different generations of JetBoil. The newer one boils water a tad faster than the older one. They both boil water quicker than me. The difference is...
by GHI
Tue Oct 29, 2019 10:02 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: What interior lakes would you take in a packraft to fish on?
Replies: 18
Views: 11230

Re: What interior lakes would you take in a packraft to fish on?

Since I'd originally posted this in January '19 I did end up buying an alpacaraft mule pack raft and I've been using it on the rivers near where I live. I'm still debating on how to get on the island for a quick fishing trip this spring. I'd like to fly direct from Houghton to Malone Bay and either...
by GHI
Tue Sep 03, 2019 7:28 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Luxury item
Replies: 13
Views: 8371

Re: Luxury item

I tried my buddies trail camp stool a few weeks ago while on the island. It doesn't seem like it would be comfortable, but I thought it was great I'm usually a sit on an available log type of person. It rained quite a bit and sitting on wet logs was not enjoyable. I'll be picking up one of these sto...
by GHI
Mon Sep 02, 2019 9:44 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Swimmers Itch at Todd Harbor
Replies: 4
Views: 2220

Re: Swimmers Itch at Todd Harbor

My crew of 4 just swam there on or about August 6th. No issues, but I'm itching to go back before the end of the season.