Gear / Bugs May 21-26

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Gear / Bugs May 21-26

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Hello All, first time posting. This will be my second trip to the island and planning to hike from RH to Windigo.

I am wondering if I should expect bugs this early. I thought I was in the clear but am already starting to see a lot of bugs and mosquitos in the northern LP. I have been referring to the very helpful thread from Hoosier Hiker for clothing in June. I will be packing similar with a wool base layer and down jacket that can fit under the rain gear.

I am assuming bugs can be a factor any time of the year and I should plan for the worst.
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Re: Gear / Bugs May 21-26

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Mallard1 wrote: Wed May 19, 2021 6:45 am

I am assuming bugs can be a factor any time of the year and I should plan for the worst.
that's how I play it. A headnet weighs next to nothing. The disutility of bringing it and not using it is teeny; the disutility of leaving it home then needing it is huge.
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Re: Gear / Bugs May 21-26

Post by Ingo »

What torpified said. I always bring a headnet. The only thing that varies is how much bug dope I carry, which will be plenty for my mid-June trip.
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Re: Gear / Bugs May 21-26

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Thanks guys, I will be adding the bug net for piece of mind.
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Re: Gear / Bugs May 21-26

Post by treeplanter »

Can't go wrong by taking along a bug net, no matter the season (outside of winter). I've been there a few times in late May/early June and, generally, very few to no bugs along the Lake Superior shore, but variable amounts of bugs as you go inland. The black flies one year at Mt. Franklin were bad, but once I dropped down to Tobin Harbor, nothing.
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Re: Gear / Bugs May 21-26

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that's how I play it. A headnet weighs next to nothing. The disutility of bringing it and not using it is teeny; the disutility of leaving it home then needing it is huge.
I learned a new word today. Thanks torpified!
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