Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Reports :: Trip Report - First BWCA trip- Ensign - Solo
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TuscaroraBorealis |
Now that you've got that 1st trip out of the way, your comfort level should increase with each succeeding trip. Thus adding to your enjoyment. TB |
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HawksEye |
quote TomT: "a large moose walked right past my tent and into the lake before crossing to the other side. That was pretty magical. That is neat! quote TomT: "I also have a Blackbird hammock and was wondering how you slept? What insulation did you use?" The first two nights were a bit hard on my back- i didn't follow the advice of hanging the feet end higher than the head. After I lowered the head end, it straightened my back significantly and the last nights were great! The $20 Tyvek tarp met my budget better than the $130 superfly. I have a coleman (self-inflating + air) sleeping pad that I slipped between the double-layer bottom of the hammock. I had a -20degree bag, so didn't need any extra insulation on this trip. I have an ancient down bag I'm going to try to turn into an underquilt this weekend. Do you have an underquilt? What dimensions is it? " quote TomT: "... never... sleep without a tarp over me.... stringing it up and then peeling half of it away is what I would do....BTW, no camera? that is a great idea about the tarp- 1/2 up. I watched the weather and was pretty sure there would be no rain. My camera sucks so I didn't even bother packing it. Oh well... maybe someday when I get a real job, i'll get a real camera.... but then, i might not have as much time to do all the fun things i've done the past 10 years... thanks, all, for the nice comments. It is also reassuring to know i'm not the only scaredy-cat out there. :-) |
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TomT |
quote HawksEye: I have an ancient down bag I'm going to try to turn into an underquilt this weekend. Do you have an underquilt? What dimensions is it? I don't have an underquilt but I like your idea of using an old down bag which I DO have. I use a 1/4 inch extra wide closed cell foam pad I got from Gossamer Gear. If it's gonna be cold I use a 2" thermarest basecamp air pad. Someday I'll get the underquilt. It took me a couple of nights to really find the sweet spot in the Blackbird too. But now I love it. BTW, I bet you can get a basic point and shoot digi camera on ebay for way cheap. People are always upgrading to newer stuff and maybe you can find a deal on a used one. It's always nice to reminisce through old pics. I really regret not taking my camera on a week long solo in 1988. |
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TomT |
I also have a Blackbird hammock and was wondering how you slept? What insulation did you use? I also sprung for Brandon's (Warbonnet) Superfly Tarp. Very expensive but worth it in the long run. One thing I would never do though is sleep without a tarp over me. I think stringing it up and then peeling half of it away is what I would do. That way, if it started to rain you could get out and cover yourself in a hurry. Thanks for posting. Loved it. BTW, no camera? |
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HawksEye |
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HawksEye |
Trip Name: First BWCA trip- Ensign - Solo. Entry Point: 25 Click Here to View Trip Report |
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Dennisal |
You gave me some insight on the noise situation during the night hours. Always a concern. Thanks. |
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lars54 |
huge beast when its dark |
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jackpine1 |
I love this...always an important thing to remember. |
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Amok |
quote jackpine1: "NOTE TO SELF: Black bears are not out to eat the campers. They are out to eat the camper's food. You sure they're not out to eat your foot? haha |
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HawksEye |
quote Amok: You sure they're not out to eat your foot? haha" lol I'm really glad I didn't know 'bout the bear w/ the foot fetish before I climbed into my hammock! |