katoyaker
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I agree, 3 days makes one a base camper, I am quick to admit I am one. Our first big trip in 2017, we kayaked Big Fork River from Big Falls to Loman in 4 days. The idea of not having a set campsite, pushing to get to camp only to be pinned down by current was exciting, but you woke up smoked, ate chow and then packed up and moved out. Took its toll on us and we are pretty young and fit. Granted, we caught a 53" sturgeon from a kayak, tons of small mouth and hooked into some muskie and let them tow us around a bit, which was fun. Also we had some good camraderie and the "suck" is always something that makes a great memory that you can laugh about later.
We went to BWCA in 2018, basecamped 5 nights, had a blast. We put in a ton of miles paddling around, but having a set camp with fresh water and dry wood waiting was refreshing. The portages killed is though, our kayaks weigh 113 and 95 lbs.... Then there is our gear (which is minimal). Portages are short and easy, but we carried our yaks and beat ourselves up.
2019 brings 10 days in Quetico, we likely will jump once, maybe twice, but will stay at that 3 day + mark for occupation. Bonus to Quetico.... Only portage if you feel like it...
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