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by booyah
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
Views: 6189

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...
by booyah
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...
by booyah
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...
by booyah
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 ...
by booyah
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 :-)
by booyah
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!
by booyah
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?
by booyah
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-...
by booyah
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...
by booyah
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...
by booyah
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...
by booyah
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
by booyah
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...