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by pyrowaves
Tue Apr 03, 2018 8:02 am
Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
Topic: Gear/Tips for fishing Isle Royale
Replies: 7
Views: 14394

Re: Gear/Tips for fishing Isle Royale

Second on reading the greenstone for some rules and regulations. Notice you'll need barbless hooks, or pinch the barbs down. Also I think there are some rules/recommendations on not using the same lures in Superior as inland to help prevent invasives without cleaning. On that note, me and two others...
by pyrowaves
Tue Apr 03, 2018 7:48 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Light and Cheap, under $20
Replies: 14
Views: 9424

Re: Light and Cheap, under $20

--Wysi Wipes (basically dehydrated wet wipes --- probably not much weight savings, but it's fun to watch them poof up, and if they're hydrated with a drop of Dr Bronners and a splash of hot water, it's a spa-like experience. https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=wysi+wipes&tag=googhydr...
by pyrowaves
Fri Mar 09, 2018 10:19 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Tent for 3, or individual?
Replies: 18
Views: 12907

Re: Tent for 3, or individual?

I'd also consider a sil-nylon one to save weight. A 10x10 could be set up similarly. I've been happy with mine I got here (most reasonable price I found at the time): https://www.shop.backpackingadventuregear.com/silnylon-tarps-starting-at-Siltarps.htm . It replaced my Kelty that I've had for years...
by pyrowaves
Wed Mar 07, 2018 2:44 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Tent for 3, or individual?
Replies: 18
Views: 12907

Re: Tent for 3, or individual?

Thanks, I like the wing look. This it probably a good option for us. I'll look into it.
by pyrowaves
Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:44 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Tent for 3, or individual?
Replies: 18
Views: 12907

Re: Tent for 3, or individual?

hooky wrote: Wed Mar 07, 2018 9:45 am Take a tarp and use it for a gear closet, sit the storm out, card playing station regardless of single tent or individual tents.

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I like the look and shape of the one you have. do you have any details on it?
by pyrowaves
Wed Mar 07, 2018 10:42 am
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: water taxi rates
Replies: 10
Views: 7173

Re: water taxi rates

I'm doing a trip with friends this year and we looked into the taxis. Because of the rates we decided to change our trip up and we're going to stay at Rock Harbor overnight when we get there and then hop on the Voyageur ferry to get to our starting point. It might not be feasible for you, but it wor...
by pyrowaves
Tue Feb 27, 2018 9:49 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Tent for 3, or individual?
Replies: 18
Views: 12907

Re: Tent for 3, or individual?

I agree with the tarp idea. We are all friends and don't mind being cramped if its just sleeping. I worry about rain and if we have to spend longer periods in there. I'm leaning toward a 4 person, or everyone for themselves. Cost is definitely a factor as well. Either way we run it we'd have to buy ...
by pyrowaves
Mon Feb 26, 2018 10:06 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Tent for 3, or individual?
Replies: 18
Views: 12907

Re: Tent for 3, or individual?

Thanks! For some reason I didn't even think about a tarp to cover gear.... I guess I wasn't thinking. It is a great idea to prevent cramped living quarters or multiple tents...
by pyrowaves
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:17 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Tent for 3, or individual?
Replies: 18
Views: 12907

Tent for 3, or individual?

Doing a trip at the end of June with 2 other friends. We don't have a tent yet, and planned on a single tent for all of us, but distributing our loads so we're evened out. I've been considering individual tents. My biggest concern is weather and where to put our packs. If we have one tent, and its b...
by pyrowaves
Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:39 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning
Replies: 17
Views: 8586

Re: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning

I think we have a close to final route with some possible alternatives based on how we feel. Below is the current plan: 6/16 Arrive at Rock Harbor aboard IR Queen. find campsite, explore close by RH, Stay overnight. 6/17 Hop on Voyager Ferry at 8 AM and ride to Windigo(arrive around 1 pm) Hike 6.9 m...
by pyrowaves
Wed Feb 21, 2018 7:22 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour
Replies: 21
Views: 9793

Re: First time to IR, looking for trip tips out of rock Harbour

I'm doing a trip with friends for the first time the last week in June. With our schedules we have to take the Queen IV. What we plan on doing is staying in Rock Harbor overnight and then taking the Voyager out of Rock harbor the next morning around the island to Windigo and starting our hike there....
by pyrowaves
Fri Jan 26, 2018 12:44 pm
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning
Replies: 17
Views: 8586

Re: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning

Thanks for the input, I've been hashing over options and do think with schedules and whatnot are best with getting off the Ferry at Windigo.
Based on the lake and fishing input I like the looks of Todd and McCargoe so I'll probably try and fit those in.
by pyrowaves
Thu Jan 18, 2018 7:37 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning
Replies: 17
Views: 8586

Re: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning

I like the suggestions, especially if Hatchet isn't worth the two night stay. I'm going to look into the Hatchet to Todd and then to McCargo plan fitting into our timeline. I also didn't consider getting off the Voyager at a different stop so I might look into this. We considered the water taxi and ...
by pyrowaves
Tue Jan 16, 2018 11:55 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning
Replies: 17
Views: 8586

Re: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning

Hatchet lake, although pretty, will probably be awful with mosquitos. I think you might find the views more appealing if you took a route the included Moskey basin, Chippewa Harbor, W Chickenbone, McCargo cove. If you could work Todd harbor in you wouldn't be disappointed. Definitely whatever route...
by pyrowaves
Tue Jan 16, 2018 11:25 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning
Replies: 17
Views: 8586

June 16th-23rd hike trip route planning

I've been reading the forum for a while and am now close enough to a plan to post. Thank you all for the posts you have already made that have helped me, and for any future advice. Myself and two others are planning a trip in June and I'm looking for any input from people who have been to the island...