Episode 658, What Does It Take To Pack In To Isle Royale National Park?

Join us this week in the Cabin as we talk with a father and son team that took on a hiking trip the entire length of Isle Royale National Park! Learn about what it takes and what you need to take with you for such a trip! Why Isle Royale? Went once before with a friend Wanted his son to experience it Training for the trip Hiking Using weight in a back pack Some of the gear used Flashlights Backup Batteries for phones Compass In Reach device Leaving in case of an emergency Boots and walking sticks First aid pack Items that are must haves Item you took that you didn't think you'd need but were glad you had Size of the island Animals on the island and those that are not on the island Fishing the island Shelter permit Prepare for any weather and the bugs Water and food How much water do you need a day Edible wild food Making fire Taking care of business Shelters The survey marker Night sky description Bug problems and solutions Planning next trip Fire towers Journaling the trip