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by Base654
Sun Apr 18, 2021 6:30 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Downtime activities at camp?
Replies: 10
Views: 3270

Re: Downtime activities at camp?

I was told there is no more Isle Royale post mark. the last post card I sent from the mailbox at the lodge was post marked grand portage I think.
by Base654
Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:17 am
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: NWS weather updates for IR
Replies: 6
Views: 3468

Re: NWS weather updates for IR

that one works. thanks
by Base654
Fri Apr 16, 2021 12:15 am
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: Downtime activities at camp?
Replies: 10
Views: 3270

Re: Downtime activities at camp?

My hiking partner and I learned to play cribbage on the island. We (he) made an ultralight cribbage board out of a paint stir stick and a couple of tooth picks. you can play with a standard deck. just print the instructions before you leave.
by Base654
Tue Apr 13, 2021 7:19 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Share water taxi to Moskey Basin August 18, 2021?
Replies: 7
Views: 3776

Re: Share water taxi to Moskey Basin August 18, 2021?

maybe cancel and make a new group? which is more wrong, cheating the rules or charging double
by Base654
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:41 pm
Forum: Transportation & Lodging
Topic: Share water taxi to Moskey Basin August 18, 2021?
Replies: 7
Views: 3776

Re: Share water taxi to Moskey Basin August 18, 2021?

FYI: after you book the taxi and give them the number in your group, any extra people get charged as if they are part of a separate trip... full price
by Base654
Tue Apr 13, 2021 12:36 pm
Forum: Weather and Bugs
Topic: NWS weather updates for IR
Replies: 6
Views: 3468

Re: NWS weather updates for IR

linky no worky
by Base654
Sat Apr 03, 2021 11:37 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Durston tent alternative?
Replies: 9
Views: 4632

Re: Durston tent alternative?

I just looked on amazon and it appears that they are shipping for April delivery.

by Base654
Fri Mar 26, 2021 10:42 pm
Forum: Wildlife
Topic: Lightweight, compact binoculars
Replies: 5
Views: 2932

Re: Lightweight, compact binoculars

have you thought about a monocular? I carry a 10x25 monocular. its only a couple of ounces and sits well in a shirt pocket. and its dirt cheap. I am looking at what looks like the same as mine on amazon for $15
by Base654
Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:56 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: One thing you wish you knew...
Replies: 14
Views: 3913

Re: One thing you wish you knew...

Consider bringing a good-sized rain tarp. It makes cooking and relaxing in camp so much more pleasant on rainy days. I use a $5 vinyl rain poncho. a bit of rigging and it works well. When I go with others we overlap and have a larger area. multipurpose as a ground tarp, a poncho, quick and flexible...
by Base654
Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:43 pm
Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
Topic: One thing you wish you knew...
Replies: 14
Views: 3913

Re: One thing you wish you knew...

Do I have to pick just one? If so, here it is: The island is rougher hiking than I expected. The constant up-and-downs over ridges really wear on me. As a result, I would have planned shorter hiking days than I usually expect to do. This is true even with lots of experience on the UP mainland and i...
by Base654
Thu Mar 04, 2021 9:37 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Water filter
Replies: 32
Views: 20931

Re: Water filter

This came up in a different thread, but is worth noting here also. Many of the gravity filters use the same hollow fiber membrane system and can stop working in the off season just from water drying and leaving minerals behind. I stopped carrying the back flush syringe for my Sawyer Squeeze system b...
by Base654
Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:43 am
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Clothing in June
Replies: 23
Views: 10839

Re: Clothing in June

I agree with Ingo. it can get cold. I have extra clothes in the car and check the weather just before I leave to decide on the "extra layer" if cold is forecast. I usually have some fleece sleeping/camp clothes to keep my bag clean and to be cleanish and dry in camp. But I have put on ever...
by Base654
Sun Feb 28, 2021 4:32 am
Forum: Trails & Campsites
Topic: help with trail option
Replies: 10
Views: 3399

Re: help with trail option

I would do two nights at MB or MC and skip WC. just me.
by Base654
Tue Feb 23, 2021 6:51 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: Do weather band radios work?
Replies: 6
Views: 3814

Re: Do weather band radios work?

I carry this one: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B018BH9VBW/?coliid=I2FMLPW7FNCV28&colid=2CZF2333GHHSD&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it I can usually get a signal at most campgrounds. Campgrounds, not camp sites. I am the weird one wandering to and fro, twisting my raised hand around. I like this o...
by Base654
Sun Jan 31, 2021 10:16 pm
Forum: Gear & Supplies
Topic: New Sleeping Pad
Replies: 5
Views: 3165

Re: New Sleeping Pad

https://www.rei.com/product/895084/rei- ... eeping-pad fairly cheap, small and light. I have had mine on the island for the last 10 years or so.