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- Thu Sep 19, 2019 11:23 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: 8/8/19 - 8/16/19 Dad and daughter kayak trip
- Replies: 11
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Re: TR: 8/8/19 - 8/16/19 Dad and daughter kayak trip
Thank you for the report and pictures. Nothing like time with a kiddo on the island. I'm a lucky one, I have four daughters from 15-3 who are crazy unique and amazing! Each year I bring each one (above age 5) on their very own daddy daughter vacation, so from age 5 until they decide hanging out wit...
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 12:28 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: 8/8/19 - 8/16/19 Dad and daughter kayak trip
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6189
Re: Dad and daughter kayak trip 8/8/19 - 8/16/19
Apparently if you click on the images they will rotate correctly, not sure why they uploaded that way ah well...
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 11:22 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: 8/8/19 - 8/16/19 Dad and daughter kayak trip
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6189
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 11:21 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: 8/8/19 - 8/16/19 Dad and daughter kayak trip
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6189
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 11:20 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR: 8/8/19 - 8/16/19 Dad and daughter kayak trip
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6189
TR: 8/8/19 - 8/16/19 Dad and daughter kayak trip
After Bobcats prodding, here goes :oops: 8/8: Thursday morning 6:30AM, left Lansing area Copper harbor bound. Had two kayaks up top, two people inside, and two backpacks in the back and a long haul ahead of us. Pit stops in St Ignace (Gotta stop at Clydes), Marquette, and Houghton, we got up to Copp...
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:37 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Places to get equipment?
- Replies: 5
- Views: 4065
Re: Places to get equipment?
Additionally some gear can be caught on a bargain, or homemade. There are kits and instructions on how to make quilts, tents etc. My main stove for this last trip was a photon style alcohol stove used with a Sterno Inferno cook set (picked up from Meijer for $19.99 new) Sites like steepandcheap can ...
- Tue Sep 10, 2019 6:20 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Looking for advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4886
Re: Looking for advice
Let me get on that tonight bobcat, I dont always follow up, but I can give a decent write up
- Thu Sep 05, 2019 8:45 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: TR- 8/9-17, 2019 by kayak Tobin and Rock Harbor
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4450
Re: TR- 8/9-17, 2019 by kayak Tobin and Rock Harbor
Hey Bobcat, I wanted to say thanks for the portage yolk!
Hope you are healing up well and it was neat to check out your folding kayak!
Hope you are healing up well and it was neat to check out your folding kayak!
- Fri Jul 12, 2019 5:54 am
- Forum: Transportation & Lodging
- Topic: Baggage Handling on the Ranger
- Replies: 15
- Views: 8913
Re: Baggage Handling on the Ranger
FWIW, Dramamine is an easy one, its a long boat ride, and if you take it you will be drowsy, if you dont take it you may make some new friends at the back of the boat!
besides, who doesnt love a morning nap on the way there?
besides, who doesnt love a morning nap on the way there?
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 1:34 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Carrying Water
- Replies: 19
- Views: 10306
Re: Carrying Water
I've used a few dry bags as portable buckets or sinks for a few years. Filter water, do laundry, bath as needed. Great tools for the job, light weight, and they have a handy carry handle. Super cheap too at walmart for the 3 pack https://www.walmart.com/ip/Outdoor-Products-Pack-Ultimate-Dry-Sacks-3-...
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 8:17 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Looking for advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4886
Re: Looking for advice
I would not recommend avoiding the Tobin/Duncan portage by paddling around Blake Point unless there are ideal conditions (no wind/flat waves). I have paddled around Blake Point in less than ideal conditions and have learned from my folly not to do so. No worries there, I did that part of the resear...
- Tue Jul 09, 2019 7:14 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Looking for advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4886
Re: Looking for advice
So Plan A is officially out
Plan B is looking pretty good, or a plan C with more Rock Harbor, Tobin Harbor type stuff.
Built a portage yoke that I am practicing with, as I suspect I will be carrying the boats more than the kid...
Plan B is looking pretty good, or a plan C with more Rock Harbor, Tobin Harbor type stuff.
Built a portage yoke that I am practicing with, as I suspect I will be carrying the boats more than the kid...
- Wed Jul 03, 2019 8:46 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Looking for advice
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4886
Looking for advice
Looking for advice for a trip. Going August 9th - 15th. coming from Copper Harbor MI into Rock Harbor Bringing sea kayaks 17ft perception eclipse and 14ft necky looksha sport Me and a daughter (40yo man and 15yo daughter) I'm a reasonably experienced kayaker, shes a novice. Both wear life vests reli...
- Tue May 20, 2014 10:04 am
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: May 14 Mid-island run
- Replies: 10
- Views: 4788
Re: May 14 Mid-island run
reading that I feel like so much less of a man
I would consider that a serious day of backpacking on its own, let alone to RUN it. I tap out after five miles on flat terrain.
congrats on a great run
I would consider that a serious day of backpacking on its own, let alone to RUN it. I tap out after five miles on flat terrain.
congrats on a great run
- Mon Mar 17, 2014 10:39 am
- Forum: Canoeing, Kayaking & Fishing
- Topic: Any help? Looking for trip planning
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4873
Re: Any help? Looking for trip planning
Thanks everyone I think I will take the Richie to Moskey idea to heart. Saves the water taxi ride, and gives us fresh trail/water, with a bit more time on the water under our own paddles. Not too worried about Siskwit, I respect these lakes, never fear, but I've spent enough time in my yak to know m...