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Maah Daah Hey
Off topic on the thread, but I am about 50/50 on doing that exact same trip this June, have been thinking about it for about a year. I was thinking hiking the upstream route and then a canoe renta...

In Post-Trip Reports » Sand River - Midwest Packraft Possibility
January 25, 10:36pm
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Add another +1 to the suggestions for a cheap load-hauler. If I were going on this trip I would use it as an excuse to thrash my old Kelty Super Tioga. In fact I would go cheap on most things, no...

In GEAR » Light Pack for Heavy Loads
July 31, 2:25pm
A-16 bug bivy
TAJE--I have a review of this product up. Check that out, and if you want to give it a try I will send you mine, complete with camping smells and bug guts (used one summer, no holes that I'm a...

In GEAR » Cheap, Lightweight Skeeter Shelter?
April 12, 10:05am
trail crew
Good on ya for doing the trail work. I've done a little, but I have known many people who have done this all summer as well. As far as I know, they all brought sleeping bags, some synthetic a...

In GEAR » Neoair 4-season for summer w/o sleeping bag?
March 27, 7:33pm
Thanks!
Well, hindsight being 20/20 and whatnot. Looking at those pictures, if I were to choose between my 6x9 tarp and my 8x10 I would definitely pack the latter unless I had a wpb bivy. 5x8 is quite ...

In Post-Trip Reports » Lost Coast Challenge 3/23-24
March 26, 5:47pm
Tarp?
Though I've never been, I love looking at trip reports of the Lost Coast, especially those sans bluebird days. From the comfort of a laptop, it looks quite adventurous. Not sure if you felt t...

In Post-Trip Reports » Lost Coast Challenge 3/23-24
March 26, 4:48pm
You'll live, but...
I think there's a small but real chance you would very much enjoy not having a sleeping bag. I spent several summers outside or under a tarp in temperatures 30 to 60F sleeping in my clothes an...

In GEAR » Neoair 4-season for summer w/o sleeping bag?
March 26, 12:39pm
hmm
The review that reported a dried out bag after compression most likely just spread the moisture throughout the bag, in my opinion. It was wet at the foot end, stored, then taken out again "dr...

In GEAR » eVent dry bags - can they dry a damp down sleeping bag?
March 11, 1:21pm
responses
It looks like you have gotten a lot of positive feedback and I hope you enjoy your trip! Most likely you will be based out of Ely or the Gunflint, and either is good. My experience is mostly via ...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Boundary Waters in August?
February 28, 10:23pm
Refining expectations
What would you like to see/do? Wildlife? Interesting terrain? Waterfalls? Historical interest? High mileage? Photography? Fishing? Gourmet food trip? How would you like to spend eac...

In Pre-Trip Planning » Boundary Waters in August?
February 24, 3:49pm

All Reader Reviews by Ryan Slack

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Marmot Essence
Pro: Low weight (around 7 or 8 oz), high visibility, non-absorbent cuffs, athletic fit, nice hood, waterproof and just breathable enough. Full zip a plus. Con: No handwarmer pockets, single layer ...

In Clothing - Raingear
August 28, 9:20am
A16 Bug Bivy
Purchased this on a whim to replace a stolen envelope-style bug net by Dancing Light Gear that I had previously used and liked fairly well. Opening up the bug bivy I was thrilled to "boing" ...

In Shelters - Bivy Sacks
July 14, 12:43am
Cooke Custom Sewing Tundra Tarp 8x10
This tarp is available in several sizes and, at my time of purchase, was available in 1.1, 1.5, and 1.9 oz (before coating) silnylon. I used the 1.5 oz version, at 1 lb 5 oz, in the BWCA and Quetico ...

In Shelters - Tarps & Floorless
July 14, 12:22am