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by Bobcat1
Tue Apr 06, 2021 7:07 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: sock debate
Replies: 11
Views: 5052

Re: sock debate

My favorite brand for hiking sock has disappeared. I’m guessing they went out of business or morphed into another brand. Anyone know what happened to Bridgedale? Their socks dried faster than any other brand. I think they had the balance perfected between wool, nylon, and stretch fiber. Fortunately ...
by Bobcat1
Sat Apr 03, 2021 2:39 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: sock debate
Replies: 11
Views: 5052

Re: sock debate

I found sealskins to be very clammy inside. I wouldn’t wear them to hike in, because if the water’s less than ankle-deep my boots work ok and if it’s deeper the sealskins risk getting over their depth.
by Bobcat1
Thu Apr 01, 2021 11:26 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Finally getting back!
Replies: 6
Views: 3130

Re: Finally getting back!

I hope you have a great trip!
by Bobcat1
Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:10 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Lightweight, compact binoculars
Replies: 5
Views: 2925

Re: Lightweight, compact binoculars

I carry Nikon Trailblazer 8x24. They are pocket size and weigh 9 oz in a light soft case. Pocket size, waterproof, not too expensive. I use them a lot for all kinds of viewing, scouting, even a little stargazing. I’ve been quite happy with them.
by Bobcat1
Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:58 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Salvador Dali does Isle Royale
Replies: 3
Views: 3371

Re: Salvador Dali does Isle Royale

😎
by Bobcat1
Thu Mar 25, 2021 2:35 pm
Forum: Pictures
Topic: Salvador Dali does Isle Royale
Replies: 3
Views: 3371

Re: Salvador Dali does Isle Royale

LOL. My guess is ice? The basic form (sky at the top, waterway in the middle, land at the bottom) is still there..........
by Bobcat1
Thu Mar 18, 2021 8:48 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Minong Closed until June 15th
Replies: 5
Views: 2576

Re: Minong Closed until June 15th

Great! I'll be hiking it in August.
by Bobcat1
Tue Mar 16, 2021 5:45 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Shelter sharing etiquette
Replies: 24
Views: 8134

Re: Shelter sharing etiquette

Seems like in the past couple years, the ranger briefings have changed a little. They now (2016 and 2019) say something like “shelters are first come, first served and shelters can hold six people.” They don’t say “one permit per shelter.”
by Bobcat1
Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:04 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Shelter sharing etiquette
Replies: 24
Views: 8134

Re: Shelter sharing etiquette

There is one missing person from Isle Royale. Early 70’s, teenager split from a group of juvenile offenders on a group trip. But, he was positively identified n the mainland the next summer although he evaded custody. No one knows how he got off the island.
by Bobcat1
Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:40 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Shelter sharing etiquette
Replies: 24
Views: 8134

Re: Shelter sharing etiquette

The AT is way different vibe. Staying at shelters is an extrovert’s thing. Shelters are communal. Barring bad weather, I generally choose to use my tent/tarp on the AT. At Isle Royale, the shelters are set up as individual campsites. Personally, in good weather with tent sites available, I would not...
by Bobcat1
Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:55 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Shelter sharing etiquette
Replies: 24
Views: 8134

Re: Shelter sharing etiquette

My first trip to Isle Royale, one of those slow-moving cold fronts came through and it rained constantly for almost three days. Everyone we met on the Greenstone Ridge was headed for either Moskey or McCargoe to get in a shelter. Under those circumstances the shelter is not full until everyone who w...
by Bobcat1
Fri Mar 12, 2021 6:48 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Shelter sharing etiquette
Replies: 24
Views: 8134

Re: Shelter sharing etiquette

Good question. And an extension of that, if it’s raining early in the day, but supposed to stop, and there is an empty tent site almost right across the path, is it fair to ask someone to claim that tent site before you let them come into the shelter”just to get out of the rain for a while”? It had ...
by Bobcat1
Fri Mar 12, 2021 4:51 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: Backcountry Site Availability
Replies: 4
Views: 2237

Re: Backcountry Site Availability

When you get your permit, Rock Harbor is actually your first night camping, unless you’re staying at the lodge. Washington Creek is your second night, and then your third night is wherever you hike to.
by Bobcat1
Thu Mar 11, 2021 6:46 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste
Replies: 16
Views: 7423

Re: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste

Yup, ivory bar soap is considered ok, but I choose campsuds because it rinses out with no soapy taste on my dishes.
by Bobcat1
Thu Mar 11, 2021 10:28 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste
Replies: 16
Views: 7423

Re: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste

I carry a small plastic pail (2.5 qts - paint pail) that adds about 3 oz to my gear but it's useful for so many things! One of them is washing up. I carry a tiny bottle (used to be eyedrops, I think) of Campsuds to use for clean-up of dishes, socks and underwear, and me. With the pail, I can take wa...