Oh wow, tons of great information, thank you all. On our planning call last week, we basically spent the whole time debating kayak versus canoes and decided we were going to attempt to portage our kayaks locally and see how viable it is. We thought perhaps a soft sided pack like a Duluth pack would ...

Ramblings/background I'm turning 40 and want to do something epic and stupid. I'm an ultra runner who grew up backpacking on Isle Royale every year from 1995-1999 with many pleasant memories. I've decided I want to run the length of the island from Windigo to Rock Harbor Visitor Center to celebrate ...