Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Gear Forum :: What is your one item?
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mc2mens |
A1t2o: "A box of wine. ...or three... |
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mc2mens |
bwcadan: "In the theme of thread: Do not bring fishguts (not permitted for water dumping) to BWCA. For me, I bring a liter of water per person. Gets you closer to the first night location without having to worry about water and served as a drinking container while at our base camp. Bring a different brand so to keep who owns what." What ever happened to fishguts? I miss his posts here... |
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andym |
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bwcasolo |
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boonie |
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johndku |
1) More paracord than you think you'll need 2) Extra TP in a sealed plastic bag 3) Luci Lights (replaces much heavier lanterns and flashlights) Things I have taken but no longer take: 1) Solar Shower/Camp Sink 2) Extra hat 3) Extra food - (we eat fish whenever we can, and always end up with much leftover dehydrated stuff) 4) Saw/hatchet (we baton small downed wood with a full tang knife) 5) 70% of the fishing gear I used to take stays home |
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awbrown |
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A1t2o |
Sounds ridiculous but we have a glass or two the night before Then another glass or two a night. 4 bottles in one box seems like a lot, but with 4 guys that's a bottle a person over however many nights. After going with 2 guys and bringing less, I'd bring the box again and just not worry about finishing it. The cardboard can be crushed or burned to make it pack smaller. We always either cut off or crush the corners. |
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AmarilloJim |
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walllee |
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WIMike |
AmarilloJim: "I bring an 8" X 36" thin, light weight laminated board for fileting. I place it right across the gunnels while out on the water and clean fish in the canoe. Usually less bugs, less back ache and just toss the guts over the side." I'm a BWCA newb, is tossing fish guts over the side allowed by the wilderness rules? |
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bwcadan |
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gymcoachdon |
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missmolly |
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timatkn |
mc2mens: "bwcadan: "In the theme of thread: Do not bring fishguts (not permitted for water dumping) to BWCA. For me, I bring a liter of water per person. Gets you closer to the first night location without having to worry about water and served as a drinking container while at our base camp. Bring a different brand so to keep who owns what." Me too! |
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zski |
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unshavenman |
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carmike |
Just don't get the Katadyn Basecamp. :) |
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boonie |
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RetiredDave |
A1t2o: "A box of wine. Yes, a box of wine and a lightweight chair. Oh, and a cigar that costs more than a dollar. They make me a happy boy. And as butthead mentioned, a sense of humor is a wonderful mixer. Mainly I laugh at myself. Dave |
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Scout64 |
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Northwoodsman |
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Frenchy19 |
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WIMike |
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TominMpls |
WIMike: "Thanks for all the responses, some great ideas. I'm considering Thermocells during bug season and walkie talkies since it's a group trip. Also some type solar charger for GPS or depth finder batteries. Anyone have any input on those ideas? Thanks Just my opinion, but leave the walkie talkies at home. If you're close enough for them to work, you don't need them, and when you need them you'll be too far apart. Worrying with a marginally-useful electronic device's charge, placement, protection, etc. will just get in the way of your wilderness experience - and possibly that of other wilderness users. I've also been interested in Thermocells, but a combination of permethrin, deet, and a bug tarp has always done the job for me. If I carried canister fuel anyway I'd be more tempted to try it, but being a liquid fuel guy, it would commit me to carrying another fuel type. |
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mjmkjun |
the best lightweight tarp (w/bug screening?) you can afford. worth every penny on those all-day rainy days when in basecamp mode. it's the kind of item you wish you had when stuck in confines of a tent for too long. hurrah for open air/breezes edited to add: a foot of tenacious tape am/fm/weather radio (Sangean DT 400w) |
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boonie |
I don't bring a chair, although I did graduate to a "butt pad" last fall. Other things I don't bring are an ax, saw, lantern, reflector oven, extensive kitchen items, food pack and hanging paraphernalia (I don't), fishing equipment, solar shower, etc. Things that may not be on there that I find useful are "painters". I also bring a spare paddle. Other stuff would be more personal items - not necessary - like a small notebook and pen. A camera. Plackers. |
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Northwoodsman |
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billconner |
Second, a piece of heavy plastic - mine is about 2' x 3' - which I call a table cloth - to put food on and keep the dirt and pine needles and such out of food. After meals usually on a slightly sloping rock it's where I wash, rinse, and dry dishes. |
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butthead |
2 things they cannot supply, good attitude and sense of humor. butthead |
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cyclones30 |
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WIMike |
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bwcasolo |
A1t2o: "A box of wine. i was on a solo trip a few years ago and i set up my hammock and got camp ready for a couple nights, when in the shade of the trees was this box of wine. it had been there a while as the cardboard was wet from rain, but it was not , or hardly opened. i must say, not being a wine drinker, i enjoyed it :) |
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mjmkjun |
bwcasolo: "A1t2o: "A box of wine. Thanks for packing out the other people's trash. ;-) |
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Bannock |
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fadersup |
+1 on the bug shelter, makes eating dinner much more pleasant. |
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GraniteCliffs |
There is no such thing! One item just leads to the next and on and on it goes. Why do you think my garage is full of canoeing stuff? I keep accumulating just one more thing year after year. New stuff comes out and I just keep picking up that "just one more item." Really, I think it may be an illness. Likely listed on the mental health DSM codes. |
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scramble4a5 |
Also my blue Sawyer water bottle with its own filter. |
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BnD |
Northwoodsman: "Sea to Summit Pocket Shower, Helinox chair, two way satellite communication device (i.e. In Reach). June - August, a Nemo Bugout shelter. Okay, so that's 4 items." +1 plus more but, you asked for 1. |
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Moss Tent |
If it is bug season, an Original Bug Shirt in cotton, or its equivalent. Seriously, if I had to choose between that shirt and fire during bug season, I don't know which I would choose. Or that great 100% DEET, if you can get some (I have a lifetime supply), and can stand the smell and feel. In the shoulder seasons, I would recommend a chair. I don't personally take one, but I might start. I have never liked sitting on wet ground or wet logs. In the winter, yes, whatever liquor your heart desires. Relax and take a real moment for yourself, and savor the warmth, flavor, and sheer comfort that some of the good stuff can bring in an otherwise hostile environment. Put it in tea or coffee if appropriate. Worth a million bucks. :) |
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Duckman |
Night is a little warm, just use the blanket and add the sleeping bag as extra padding. I avoid mummy sleeping whenever I can. Night too cold, it goes over me and the sleeping bag, Normal night, gives the dog something to use in the tent. A little cool around the fire at night? Grab the wool blanket. Want to star watch and listen to loons? Wool blanket makes that rock you're sitting on a little better. It's my one "extra" item. It could be replaced with different clothing and sleeping systems, but I love it. So does the dog, it's like a travel crate, she'll end up wherever I put it: |
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muddyfeet |
It's not really an item you bring with, but kindof. Learning how to treat clothes and soft goods with permethrin has been a game changer for bug season outdoors. If not that, then a UCO candle lantern. The small warm light is all you need in camp, and way more pleasant than a glaring headlamp. |
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KarlBAndersen1 |
billconner: " Second, a piece of heavy plastic - mine is about 2' x 3' - which I call a table cloth - to put food on and keep the dirt and pine needles and such out of food. After meals usually on a slightly sloping rock it's where I wash, rinse, and dry dishes. align="left" > " That is a great idea on the plastic. |
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KarlBAndersen1 |
AmarilloJim: "I bring an 8" X 36" thin, light weight laminated board for fileting. I place it right across the gunnels while out on the water and clean fish in the canoe. Usually less bugs, less back ache and just toss the guts over the side." Guts are to BURIED in the BWCA. Ya' know, what happens if an hour later someone comes along to acquire their drinking water right where you dumped out guts? |
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A1t2o |
KarlBAndersen1: "AmarilloJim: "I bring an 8" X 36" thin, light weight laminated board for fileting. I place it right across the gunnels while out on the water and clean fish in the canoe. Usually less bugs, less back ache and just toss the guts over the side." There is some debate on this. On one hand burying does serve to remove them from sight and eliminates most of the smell, but something is likely to dig them up. Then you are attracting animals with food, including bears. Sinking on the other had can suck if others are collecting water nearby, but with the amount of already living and dying in the lake is this really an issue? Plus with crayfish, turtles, other fish and birds, the remains get eaten and disposed of faster. Personally I like the idea of sinking away from the campsites but near shore. This gets them eaten the fastest and should be the least likely to attract bears. No pollution for water gathering either since it is not near camp and you don't get water near shore when you have the choice. I know what you are trying to say, just saying there are valid reasons to do otherwise. |
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WIMike |
A1t2o: I found this. It may help clarify. "Do not throw fish remains or litter in the lakes. Bury fish remains 150 feet or more from waters edge. " http://bwca.cc/tripplanning/rules.htm |
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WIMike |
"Food and Fish Remains Try to plan your meals so you don't have leftovers. If you do, pack them out. Dispose of fish remains by traveling well away from campsites, trails, portages and shorelines." https://www.recreation.gov/marketing.do?goto=/permitgeneralrules_72600.html |
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ChazzTheGnome |
A1t2o: "A box of wine. +1 I got lots of crap from my buddies the first time I pulled out the ole wine bladder - i just leave the box at home - but a mug of wine with dinner is very nice. now the wine is on the official group packing list! |
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CrookedPaddler1 |
Some of the items in my kit are K-Tape Seam Sealer small sewing kit duct tape small tube to repair broken tent pole patches for thermarest zip ties p-tex (you can find in ski repair shops) spare buckles |