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- Wed Mar 28, 2018 7:37 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: First time IR trip in May. Does my gear list have any glaring holes?
- Replies: 30
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Re: First time IR trip in May. Does my gear list have any glaring holes?
Add : *SLEEPING PAD. This is one of the most critical pieces of equipment for you to take. I use a Thermarest Z-Lite which you should be able to get for ~$30. *Addition pair each wool socks and undies. Things could get wet and stay wet, or you could be blessed with sunshine and warm temps and be ab...
- Mon Mar 26, 2018 9:13 am
- Forum: Food & Cooking
- Topic: Food dehydrator recommendations?
- Replies: 5
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Food dehydrator recommendations?
Based on some feedback in my other thread, just curious if anyone here has a recommendation for a good food dehydrator? The most recent posts about food dehydration are many years old and just wondering if anyone has gotten on the DIY bandwagon lately.
Thank you in advance!
Thank you in advance!
- Thu Mar 22, 2018 8:53 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Minong in May?
- Replies: 13
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Re: Minong in May?
Thank you both for your incredibly helpful feedback.
I think I'm going to stick with the 5/14 arrival. Colder temps give an incentive to keep moving. Minimal bugs, fewer people will be great. And the showers at RH should be fired up by the time I get back there.
I think I'm going to stick with the 5/14 arrival. Colder temps give an incentive to keep moving. Minimal bugs, fewer people will be great. And the showers at RH should be fired up by the time I get back there.
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 2:09 pm
- Forum: General Questions and Miscellaneous
- Topic: Busyness of Island in Early June/Itinerary
- Replies: 4
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Re: Busyness of Island in Early June/Itinerary
Lane to McCargoe is a long day, but very doable. Just an FYI to expect Lane to be busy. It seems to be a normal destination for people getting off the ferry to rush to. I split camp two years ago with some folks using bivy sacks. E Chickenbone didn't look all that bad, but during my trek through the...
- Tue Mar 20, 2018 11:51 am
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Minong in May?
- Replies: 13
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Minong in May?
I'm planning to hit the Minong for my first time in May. Plan is to roll in to Rock Harbor 5/14 and be on the Minong headed West by 5/16. I've gone through some of the past weather reports but wanted to know if anyone has specific feedback about the Minong that early in the year. Lots of comments ab...
- Tue Mar 13, 2018 10:05 am
- Forum: Food & Cooking
- Topic: Vegan Backpacking Food
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16827
Re: Vegan Backpacking Food
Thanks everyone for the great suggestions! Something I just considered this morning is dehydrating my own meals as well. Off to search the forum for info on that! Most backpackers I know are willing to go vegetarian or even vegan, as long as the herbivore agrees to be the cook and understands that i...
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:55 pm
- Forum: Food & Cooking
- Topic: Vegan Backpacking Food
- Replies: 18
- Views: 16827
Vegan Backpacking Food
Can't believe I found a topic that hasn't been covered! I'm planning my first backpacking trip since switching to a plant-based diet last year. I'm a fan of all the traditional backpacking foods, including everything from Mountain House to Pakit Gourmet to Knorr rice/pasta sides. But almost all of i...
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 4:34 pm
- Forum: Trip Reports
- Topic: 2018 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
- Replies: 28
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Re: 2018 Trip Log - Add your planned itinerary here!
Name: Josh Email: (at) Hometown: Chicago Arrival Date: 5/14 Departure Date: 5/25 Coming From/Via: Copper Harbor Itinerary: 14-May ROCK HARBOR DAISY FARM 15-May DAISY FARM MCCARGOE COVE 16-May MCCARGOE COVE TODD HARBOR 17-May TODD HARBOR LITTLE TODD 18-May LITTLE TODD NORTH DESOR 19-May NORTH DESOR W...
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:09 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2018 Edition
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13922
- Fri Mar 09, 2018 2:06 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2018 Edition
- Replies: 23
- Views: 13922
Re: What are you spending your REI dividend on? 2018 Edition
I only have $27 this year, so maybe a pair of Darn Toughs or trail meals. I'm happy with all my current gear.
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 7:57 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Rain pant recommendations
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4651
Re: Rain pant recommendations
Probably not what you're looking for, but I love it. http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/cloudkilt.shtml I've seen those, and intrigued me if I did more straight backbacking. Unfortunately they don't work well sitting in a canoe--or for warmth when it's 40 something and the wind is blowing 20 somethi...
- Thu Mar 08, 2018 3:36 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Rain pant recommendations
- Replies: 8
- Views: 4651
Re: Rain pant recommendations
Probably not what you're looking for, but I love it.
http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/cloudkilt.shtml
http://www.zpacks.com/accessories/cloudkilt.shtml
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 12:04 pm
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Water shoes for lakes?
- Replies: 8
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Re: Water shoes for lakes?
I bring water shoes to protect my feet from cuts and abrasions in rocky areas. My feet are my ticket to an enjoyable backpacking trip, and I like to keep them in good conditon. I also use the water shoes as a general purpose camp shoe, and give my barking dogs a rest from the hiking boots at the en...
- Mon Jul 17, 2017 7:12 am
- Forum: Gear & Supplies
- Topic: Water shoes for lakes?
- Replies: 8
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Re: Water shoes for lakes?
I would wear the shoes not just for rocks but for the mussel shell's you'll find. Those can be pretty sharp and I would not want to get sliced by one. When I was at W Chickenbone I saw several broken shells.
- Tue Jun 20, 2017 4:25 pm
- Forum: Trails & Campsites
- Topic: Favorite Campsites
- Replies: 5
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Re: Favorite Campsites
Daisy Farm: Had a nice time in shelter 10.
Moskey: Shelter 3 or 7. #7 has a direct view out toward the sunset.
McCargoe: Shelter #7
Lane Cove: Tent only, but I enjoyed campsite #3.
Moskey: Shelter 3 or 7. #7 has a direct view out toward the sunset.
McCargoe: Shelter #7
Lane Cove: Tent only, but I enjoyed campsite #3.