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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 |