Northern Tier: Ely Base / What is Day 1 and 2 Like?

Headed to Ely for Northern Tier? Curious to know and see all the things that your crew will be doing from your arrival at Ely to your departure from the waterfront on your adventure? This video is for you!

[@scottgephart9749]

Thank you for all of your input on Northern Tier. This is SO HELPFUL! Our troop is doing a 10-day from Ely next summer, so I am binge watching all of your content. This one video has answered many of my questions.

[@jeffbeck7412]

You have been VERY HELPFUL in preparation for our first trip to NT. Tell me do I need to bring a map holder? And if so can you recommend one?

[@Thefriendlyscoutmaster]

Your crew will need one map holder per canoe. It is recommended by NT and myself that you have your own set of maps independent of the Interpreter. This would mean 3 map cases, and 3 sets of maps. Two of each would be the minimum number.
The NRS Mapcessory Size Medium is perfect. You will also need a carabiner for each map case to clip it to yourself.
Watch the videos on navigation, crew gear packing list, and the on the water clothes and equipment. There is more info in there.
Have a great trip!

[@mccluskeyp]

The NRS map cases don't attach easily to the canoe thwart for use during paddling. The Cooke Custom Sewing Pathfinder Thwart Bag or something like it is much better suited to this. It stays attached to the thwart during portaging. The NRS map cases are really intended for kayaks.