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Sounds like quit the trip!!! Thanks for the read!!

Happy trails!
Ted

Great report torpified!! Thank you for your efforts!!!!!

Happy trails!
Ted

Hello all,

I suggest before you post your gear list that you should define your goals on the island, this will help forum members to chime in.

Happy trails!
Ted

In my opinion I agree with some of the above. I was a firm believer in Asolo boots, they are Italian made and fit my feet! After a few wet slogging hikes they became wet bricks tied to my ankles. Now I wear Merrel Moab ventilators with super feet greenies insoles and DT socks, lightweight gators if ...

My jacket is a Marmot Precip as well. I don't tend to hike in it, but it's great to keep the wind and water off once in camp. I just accept getting wet as part of the hiking experience. Much more important to keep your bag dry than your shirt/pants (a wet bag adds a LOT of water weight and most bac...

Great topic. Health and safety are always a concern, especially on a hike. The biggest problem is a plugged filter which I have experienced at McCargoe Cove one year, I was using a mini squeeze and only droplets came out not matter how hard I squeezed. A friend used the same filter with the same wat...

You are off to a good start!!! Like the others have said plus... I made a few mistakes over the years but you are off to a good start! I only wore one pair of socks (DT) and two extra pair plus a pair of hot socks. Next time, I will only take one pair on my feet and my hot socks to sleep in, ditch t...

Old post but for what its worth I'll add. I use darn tough socks, follow a hiking regimen, and use foot glide. Blisters are the enemy of hiking so I tend to my best tool (feet). If you start to feel a "hot spot" stop immediately! Apply a small patch of duct tape over the area, it adheres well on one...

Isle Royale 2019 6/9 – 6/15 Hello all! I could write a book on all the details, hiking experiences, and planning that went into this trip. Instead, I wrote a short summary and a more detailed description to share. Summary Day 1: Rock Harbor to McCargoe Cove Approx. 15 miles. Just to get our trail l...