Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: Got both feet wet
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LarryS48 |
1. Blue barrel (60L) with North Water harness for food. 2. Sealine dry pack (115 L) for clothing, sleeping bags and other stuff that I want to make sure stays dry. 3. Granite Gear traditional canoe pack for camping equipment. These will hold lots of gear. Maybe it encourages me to bring too much stuff. |
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R00kie |
Two questions: #1 Does anyone think next summer will be closer to normal or will it be packed again? #2 I borrowed a Cabelas dry pack and it worked wonderfully. Can you give me your opinions on which packs are preferred? |
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bwcadan |
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Blatz |
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AmarilloJim |
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boonie |
Next, packs - a lot of options and a lot of personal preferences. Various advantages and disadvantages. I have used Kondos, Granite Gear, CCS, SealLine, Sea-to-Summit, and Exped. I use a small waterproof Exped Torrent to carry with the canoe and one of the others for everything else depending on duration of trip and amount of gear. Whether the pack is waterproof or lined with a waterproof liner, clothes and sleeping bag go in a dry sack. Next year - Who knows? I wish I did . . . |
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nofish |
I think bwcadan is on the right track, look toward the travel industry and border closings to give you a clue as to what next season will be like. Thats about the best predictor i can think of. If the Canadian border remains closed and overall out of state travel remains slow then you can probably expect things to be crazy again next season. However, its all just a guess and no one will know for sure until next summer. |
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Michwall2 |
1. Blue barrel with a CCS pack to put it in. 2. Granite Gear food pack that I now use for utility gear. 3. Granite gear canoe pack with dry bags for clothes and all in a large plastic bag for water resisting the rest. 4. I will rent bags as needed for more people or gear. Who knows about the usage next summer? Will anything be closer to "normal"? What is "normal" now? Get your permit(s) early and be prepared to work for any "solitude" is the only advice that will work for every occasion. |
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gymcoachdon |
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Savage Voyageur |
2) if your Cabellas pack works then use that. I prefer Duluth Packs for my tripping needs. |
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OneMatch |
They said that in spite of the good business they hate that they have to disappoint their customers with these late dates. They are currently producing 4-5 boats a day as it is. The demand for outdoor recreation equipment is at an all time high and is showing no signs of letting up, so I believe that translates to a busy summer next year. All that being said, I did back-to-back 8 day trips out of Sawbill at peak times (July/August) and I honestly have to say that while it was a bit busier near the entry points, I really didn't feel like it was overwhelmingly crowded. I'll go back next summer no matter what. |
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mgraber |
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R00kie |
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Jackfish |
R00kie: "I like the idea of a waterproof bag so will research those. " Maybe you know this already, but in case you don't, every pack can be a waterproof bag. The mentions above about a canoe pack with a plastic bag liner is not only effective, but reliable. I have two CCS Pioneer packs and line them with 45 gallon clear contractor trash bags. The packs are tough and durable and the contractor bags are quite strong. Often times, they get used on multiple trips. Fill your pack, twist the bag closed, fold it over and close the pack. Everything inside stays dry, but if you want extra protection for a down sleeping bag (for example), put that in a separate stuff sack. It's a tried and true method. |
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R00kie |
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Karl |
R00kie: "Okay, I did my first ever solo trip and loved it. Got down to 25° at night, but was prepared. Can't wait for the next trip. R00kie - where did you enter / exit and when did you come off the water? hoping to get an unofficial ice report for potential paddle next week I use a Duluth pack for food & an old MARPAT rucksack for clothes / camping equipment. I like the MOLLE webbing on the outside for attaching small pouches for things I like quick access to. Sometimes gets caught coming in / out of the canoe at portages but nothing ever falls off or out, & it's the perfect width to load in sideways & has rubber handles on both sides to quickly grab & yank out. |
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deerfoot |
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