Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Trip Planning Forum :: First solo trip
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boonie |
In the solo forum you'll find a lot about reducing weight to portage and simplifying camp chores. A lot may not apply to what you are planning, but would be good for you to check out. Planning 2-week solo trips with lots of portages is different. A lot soloists find they don't eat as much since there's no "social aspect". I eat dehydrated "freezer bag" meals right out of the bag and there's just water to boil and nothing to clean up. If you injure yourself you may or may not get out on your own. I've managed to limp out on my own from about 10 miles out; just took longer. Pack an ankle brace, knee brace, back brace, and Tylenol ;) I've carried a SOS satellite communicator for years. FYI Several times over the last few years I've talked to a lot of grouse hunters in the Sawbill - Kawishiwi Lake area. Some staying at Sawbill campground and others at the Kawishiwi Lake rustic campground who were having success. Have a good trip. |
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boonie |
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nctry |
cwallace: "Mocha: "If you're adding grouse hunting then you're going Sept 25 or later. Usually… I used to enjoy a few good meals with grouse… they really come alive as the season progresses. Some great fishing if you adjust. Your tandem backwards is something your used to. Wind would be your main enemy! |
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cwallace |
Plan is to fish and fish. Was looking for ideas on what to pack, ideas and "easy-ish" routes. Was thinking of Lake One as there is a lot of water to be around with no portages. (Kind of more or less a safety idea in case I twist an ankle or worse.) Looking for any and all ideas and advice. Thanks. |
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boonie |
I've done a lot of solos - you carry everything and do everything. My mode is KISS - food and prep, etc. I haven't fished in many years, preferring to travel, so "what to pack" has been more "what not to pack". It seems you will basecamp and avoid portaging . . . ? Suggest you visit the solo tripping forum. Fishing seems to be your focus. Do you have experience solo paddling and fishing? Will you be paddling a dedicated solo canoe? Does this bring up more specific questions? Just ask. |
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Mocha |
If you're time is flexible you could spend time on the ely side and gunflint t side. There is a campground by McFarland lake and you could paddle John, little John, pine and also hunt logging roads along the arrowhead or shoe lake Rd or Irish Creek Rd or greenwood Rd, eventually ending up on the gunflint trail. |
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cwallace |
Mocha: "If you're adding grouse hunting then you're going Sept 25 or later. Doesn't season open 9/14? |
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MichiganMan |
https://bwca.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=trip.report_view&sel_trp_id=5913 |
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cwallace |
I would prefer to basecamp and be able to focus on fishing and some grouse. Its probably a stupid thought, but if I can avoid portaging just in case I get hurt, I think thats a good idea but I also know accidents and injuries can happen anywhere. I will do some digging through the solo forum and see what I can find. As of right now, my plan was just to bring the regular canoe. I may look into renting a solo to see. As far as fishing goes, I've always sat backwards in the front seat when I am alone lol. |
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cwallace |
Thanks for the replies, I cant find the solo forum on here lol. Waiting to hear back from Lake 1 outfitters on availability of a solo canoe. Once I hear back from them I will probably grab one of the permits at the same time. Lake 1 looks big enough to explore around, Ive always just paddled through it to go further in. I think itll be a decent location. |