This Summer I took in to Boundary Waters a SoloTitan wood burning stove after trying all possible gas and gasoline Coleman's and MSR's. As expected - I tried it in the field before - no regrets. Also, for the first time in my life, I took home-made pemmican with me - and will gladly repeat it in the future. I stored one batch of the pemminan at room temperature and 50-55 humidity for 8 months and tried it on myself, it was safe and good. I scan Fisher or Voyager maps, print 2 copies of the sections of the trip on a weatherproof plastic paper with same scale as the original, and do not bother to hide it from the elements - except wind, of course. My crew of 3 prefers Souris River 17-feet double sitter, with the middle purson sitting on a huge duluth portage bag. As for rain, we do not try to get waterproof with our clothes, we want them to dry quick, including watershoes. A dry sleep IS a must, so no compromise here.
Pretty much nailed it except for fire starting. Pretty excellent though. I did a similar one for my Boy Scouts a couple of years ago but yours is better. I know so many sites look similar but the campsite where the card playing looks really like a site on the Basswood I spent a night on several trips back.
Thanks, I was a guide at the Boy Scout base on Moose Lake for 3 summers and winter. Also canoed from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay, about 1500 miles. It’s not Basswood, but I have been on that lake many times!
I live in the Northwoods, the one thing I would change is the saw. I never met a folding saw I like, a swede (aka bow) saw makes quick work of wood with half the effort. A big plus one on the maps and orienteering compass. I have traipsed all over through the wilderness off trail using USGS quad maps and a compass, never have to worry about the GPS being in an area with no satellite read, batteries, or it breaking, plus the map gives clear picture of what's around you for miles, you can't get that on a small screen.
Great vid man! Your pretty much spot on! I have a sundowner as well, 18 footer. Love it! But most of my trips are solo, so I'm hoping to get my solo canoe soon, I just use a drop in seat now. Thanks for sharing!
Real butter, bacon, oil, and House of Autry Seafood breading for fish, baby wipes instead of toilet paper, DEET, large tackle box, and Sawyer personal water filters in canoes in addition to a large one for camp, good canoe seats with backs!
Baby wipes are a lot less environmentally friendly. A large tackle box for what? Two small plastic ones like the type shown is more than enough for any needs. Jigs and soft baits for wallys and smallmouth, small hooks and soft baits for crappies and perch, and some spoons for northern. The small boxes are so much easier to schlep around.
@@WhistleThicket A lot depends on the time of the year. Some springs the black flies can emerge for a week or two, they can become quite a nuisance, they really love to bite people around the neck and ears and get tangled in your hair. Mosquitos normally don't bother me and I pay them no mind, even when other people along are slapping themselves silly, but I have seen a some springs, that when the conditions were right, they would swarm you during the daylight hours, and trying to do anything without getting scores of bites is impossible, then even I will resort to the bug dope.
Thanks
This Summer I took in to Boundary Waters a SoloTitan wood burning stove after trying all possible gas and gasoline Coleman's and MSR's. As expected - I tried it in the field before - no regrets. Also, for the first time in my life, I took home-made pemmican with me - and will gladly repeat it in the future. I stored one batch of the pemminan at room temperature and 50-55 humidity for 8 months and tried it on myself, it was safe and good. I scan Fisher or Voyager maps, print 2 copies of the sections of the trip on a weatherproof plastic paper with same scale as the original, and do not bother to hide it from the elements - except wind, of course. My crew of 3 prefers Souris River 17-feet double sitter, with the middle purson sitting on a huge duluth portage bag. As for rain, we do not try to get waterproof with our clothes, we want them to dry quick, including watershoes. A dry sleep IS a must, so no compromise here.
Have you made Hudson Bay Bread?
@@WhistleThicket I would gladly learn what is it!
Pretty much nailed it except for fire starting. Pretty excellent though. I did a similar one for my Boy Scouts a couple of years ago but yours is better. I know so many sites look similar but the campsite where the card playing looks really like a site on the Basswood I spent a night on several trips back.
Thanks, I was a guide at the Boy Scout base on Moose Lake for 3 summers and winter. Also canoed from Lake Superior to Hudson Bay, about 1500 miles. It’s not Basswood, but I have been on that lake many times!
@@WhistleThicket When were you at Somers? I am a Northern Tier ambassador and my son did the OA service program and then guided 3 summers.
And 3-4 sherpas to carry all of that stuff.
Did you have a pack mule for all that too? Dang
8 people on the trip and 4 boats!
Any mention of how to hang packs for a bear visit?
What about insect repellent
Don’t really bring it usually. A good fire and in bed by 9!
how many?
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What kind of wet boots were those? I'm on the hunt for something sturdy for portaging since my KEEN Newport failed on my trip this year.
Nrs guide boots!
Wtf would you bring gas to the bwca...
I really liked your vide. I would make these items optional,depending on folks preferences: hatchet and fishing gear,.
I live in the Northwoods, the one thing I would change is the saw. I never met a folding saw I like, a swede (aka bow) saw makes quick work of wood with half the effort. A big plus one on the maps and orienteering compass. I have traipsed all over through the wilderness off trail using USGS quad maps and a compass, never have to worry about the GPS being in an area with no satellite read, batteries, or it breaking, plus the map gives clear picture of what's around you for miles, you can't get that on a small screen.
Great vid man! Your pretty much spot on! I have a sundowner as well, 18 footer. Love it! But most of my trips are solo, so I'm hoping to get my solo canoe soon, I just use a drop in seat now. Thanks for sharing!
What ? No matches or lighters ? I always regret not taking Binoculars !
Using sails in the BW is against the rules.
Just a rain fly buddy! 🤦♂️
Good info! Hope ya had a great time!
Real butter, bacon, oil, and House of Autry Seafood breading for fish, baby wipes instead of toilet paper, DEET, large tackle box, and Sawyer personal water filters in canoes in addition to a large one for camp, good canoe seats with backs!
Baby wipes are a lot less environmentally friendly. A large tackle box for what? Two small plastic ones like the type shown is more than enough for any needs. Jigs and soft baits for wallys and smallmouth, small hooks and soft baits for crappies and perch, and some spoons for northern. The small boxes are so much easier to schlep around.
Items 41 thru 45 = Insect repellent, insect repellent, insect repellent, insect repellent and insect repellent.
We usually don't bring it. Just long sleeves and a good fire. If the bugs get to bad, we just go in the tent!
@@WhistleThicket
A lot depends on the time of the year. Some springs the black flies can emerge for a week or two, they can become quite a nuisance, they really love to bite people around the neck and ears and get tangled in your hair. Mosquitos normally don't bother me and I pay them no mind, even when other people along are slapping themselves silly, but I have seen a some springs, that when the conditions were right, they would swarm you during the daylight hours, and trying to do anything without getting scores of bites is impossible, then even I will resort to the bug dope.
Good tips but leave the bleach at home.
Thanks for sharing ❤️
Don't need an ax
Don't get caught using that sail. Fines will apply 🤣
What about a little booze!
Great video, needs better music, or go without it and play the sounds of nature instead 😉
Thanks
No problem