Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: Missing anything?
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A1t2o |
With the hat, you might want to consider something that has a wide brim instead of a baseball cap. Being out in the sun all day can be rough and sun lotion only does so much. I often use long underwear as PJ's. It works well at night when the ground is a little cold. As previously mentioned, avoid cotton. Synthetics and wool are the go to. It's not uncommon for cotton to stay wet the entire trip, but light synthetics dry out quickly. If you do get wet, hang clothing to dry. Don't put it on a rock and expect it to dry. You need a clothesline even if you don't see the point. You will use it. Also, everything left uncovered at night will get wet with dew. Use a rain fly or put everything away. |
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Frenchy19 |
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cyclones30 |
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OMGitsKa |
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FindHim |
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Bjfinnegan |
Materials - Already mentioned, but focus on wool or merino wool items and quick drying materials for shirts/pants. Same can be true for shorts where a quick drying pair can be used for swimming and general use. If you get a stretch of rain even hanging clothes under a tarp won't see them dry very quickly in the humid air. Permethrin - Consider treating pants/shirts with permethrin spray prior to leaving for bugs. Insulation Layer - Depending on time of year and forecast, you may want some sort of packable down shirt or coat. We've experienced 80's in late May, and wet and windy 40's in July. |
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tumblehome |
Bjfinnegan: "Get specific about quantities for number of days. Consider 2 days for each pair of socks, underwear, and shirts. Some may go longer," I must have a thing for hygiene. New socks every day and sometimes more often if they get soaked or muddy. I hate dirty socks and love fresh socks. Something about them that makes everything OK. I do wash and dry socks often. And yes---- I go commando a lot so no underwear. Sorry. TMI Tom |
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papalambeau |
cyclones30: "I second a permethrin treatment to outer layer of main clothes (long sleeve, pants, etc) " After 30 years of tripping we are doing the permethrin treatment on our outer layer. Thanks for the tips. |
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FindHim |
OMGitsKa: "Gloves! " What kind of gloves exactly? Work? Paddling? Fishing? |
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OCDave |
FindHim: "So I making my first trip to BWCA the last week of June with my two boys. ....... How old are your boys? The younger they are the more attentive you will need to be to their sun protection. Columbia makes a series of light weight, long-sleeved UV blocking shirts. They are brightly colored and look great. They also dry rapidly so kids can swim in the shirt to maintain sun protection then air dry them while wearing. I bring 2 but wear just one for the entire trip. Make sure the hats are wide brimmed to keep sun off face and neck. Sun glasses. Have a great trip |
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FindHim |
OCDave: "FindHim: "So I making my first trip to BWCA the last week of June with my two boys. ....... Boys are 18 and 21...and yes, we will have long sleeve shirts, wide-brimmed hats, and sunglasses. Thanks for the advice! |
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tumblehome |
Socks. You’re gonna get a ton of varied replies. Clothes planning can depend on wether but end of June is usually warm to hot. Keep clothes to a minimum. Avoid cotton. While it is comfortable, it soaks water and is very hard to dry. Convertible pants serve as shorts/pants/swimsuit all in one. Put your clean underwear and socks in 1 gallon zip locks and compress. Do same with shirts and other stuff. It saves space and keeps things dry. I’ll stop here because I could write a book. STAY ORGANIZED and maintain that throughout your trip. Tom |
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FindHim |
Raincoat and pants Pants Swimsuit or convertible pants Shirts Underwear Fleece pullover Warm-ups Base Layer Neck gator/buff Hat(s) Beanie Paddle shoes Camp shoes Do you see anything we are missing or shouldn't bring? Thanks! |
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boonie |
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MossBack |
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boonie |
MossBack: " Could someone offer basic HOW TO with the Permethrin wash process? Spray, rinse, % of Permethrin?" Here's one way Lots of other stuff if you search youtube. |
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MacCamper |
bobbernumber3: "Bring a duffle bag to leave in your vehicle with shaving kit, clean set of clothes, cash, shoes, snack and water bottle, etc."Plus plus. Dry and clean clothes are a game changer and make for a very pleasant drive home. I like a Gatorade and a salty/crispy snack. Be sure the snack is in an airtight container to limit the potential invasion of mice. |
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bobbernumber3 |
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Karl |
+1 on multiple socks of the wool variety, and also on the sleeping clothes - game changer and they always feel much cleaner at night. |
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A1t2o |
Having a collar on the shirts helps with sun on the neck but a bandanna can do the trick too. Personally, I go with both because being sunburnt sucks. I don't leave too much skin exposed while paddling. Plus, I can wet my bandanna if I'm getting warm. With the sunglasses, make sure they are polarized. It makes a huge difference on the water. One time I screwed up and brought ones that weren't and spotting rocks in the water was near impossible. |
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boonie |
FindHim: "OMGitsKa: "Gloves! " Any and all that are appropriate. Paddling gloves prevent blisters and also provide sun protection. |