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- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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!
- Fri Mar 26, 2021 9:10 pm
- Forum: Wildlife
- Topic: Lightweight, compact binoculars
- Replies: 5
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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.
- Fri Mar 26, 2021 5:58 pm
- Forum: Pictures
- Topic: Salvador Dali does Isle Royale
- Replies: 3
- Views: 3371
- 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..........
- 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.
- 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.”
- 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.
- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...