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by WindChill
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:05 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Sawyer Squeeze @REI for $31
Replies: 41
Views: 23515

Re: Sawyer Squeeze @REI for $31

Picked up a couple of the Sawyer Personal Water Bottle Filters a while back on a clearance table. Took the filter out and turned it into a 10 liter gravity system - absolutely great for groups. Here is a parts list... I used the yellow bag from this set for the dirty water: http://smile.amazon.com/d...
by WindChill
Fri Mar 06, 2015 11:25 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: 2015 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Replies: 26
Views: 13775

Re: 2015 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!

Name: Jay L / BSA Troop 47 Email: windchill (at) vintonbbs (dot) com Hometown: Vinton IA Arrival Date: 6/29 Departure Date: 7/3 Coming From/Via: Grand Portage Itinerary: McCargo Cove / Todd Harbor / Desor South / Siskiwit Bay / Feldtman Lk / Windigo Notes/Other: Head count is currently 7 so will be ...
by WindChill
Mon Mar 02, 2015 8:09 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Questions from a first timer...
Replies: 11
Views: 4963

Re: Questions from a first timer...

Thanks for the offer Mike, Ill drop you a note. I figure this is creating the next generation to enjoy and protect the island (and the earth in general). I don't know how many times I've heard people begin talking about Isle Royale by starting with something like "I was there when I was a Boy S...
by WindChill
Sun Mar 01, 2015 10:16 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Questions from a first timer...
Replies: 11
Views: 4963

Re: Questions from a first timer...

Thanks again. Spending part of this cold snowy day marking up the map with things to see from Mikes book.
by WindChill
Sat Feb 28, 2015 3:55 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Questions from a first timer...
Replies: 11
Views: 4963

Re: Questions from a first timer...

Thanks for the feedback. I've made a note of the side hikes that Tom suggests. Ingo's suggesion of doing the casino before and Judge Magney after makes sense. I would be the only one with a hammock so it sounds like it will be worth taking - I sleep so much better in the hammock. tree rattt - my Tro...
by WindChill
Sat Feb 28, 2015 7:25 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Questions from a first timer...
Replies: 11
Views: 4963

Questions from a first timer...

Hello all, My Scout Troop has decided on Isle Royale for our trip this summer. Ive been lurking around here for a few months and we have Mike T's book; both have been a big help. Now we're far enough in the planning to ask a couple of questions and get a sanity check... Our trip is the last week of ...