What an awesome trip and a lucky son! I also like having a layover day at the end to decompress and deepen my appreciation of oatmeal. Out of curiosity, have you gauged how much less the stripped-down MREs weigh compared to their original versions?


I didn't think to weigh them, but it's ...

johnhens wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2019 7:45 am What did your son think of the moose?

He was pretty excited to finally see one after we talked it up for nearly a week! There's not much in the world that will still stop a kid dead in their tracks and inspire real awe, but this was such a moment.

This was our first time on the island, and indeed our first real backpacking trip. It was amazing!

Day 1
Rented a cabin in Grand Portage the night before. Voyageur II from Grand Portage to McCargoe Cove. We set up in one of the shelters (much nicer than expected, by the way, having seen the ones ...