Thank you sooooooo much for this valuable info.
As for water, I planned to refill at the campgrounds. Is it accurate that all campgrounds offer water?

I've done 6 trips in the Boundary Waters, but never alone. This is my first large solo trip. I was thinking of 7 days, coming into RH via seaplane. Renting a kayak for the 1st few days to explore and then hike/camp the balance - maybe going down to Windigo. I will not be portaging, since it's too ...