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Cinderella
I'm going on a two week backpacking trip through a ymca camp in minnesota and was wondering, is there anything that I should bring that isn't on the :basic need" list? Or any tips for a first timer?
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Just remember that you'll be carrying all of your gear for 2 weeks. Seriously. Every ounce counts, so think really really really hard about everything that you are bringing. Anything that can do double (or triple) duty is a plus.
Some backpackers will even go as far as snipping off the end of their toothbrush and brush in order to save on some weight.
Break in your boots now if they are newer. Blisters are awful on the trail. A travel pack of baby wipes are great for a little personal cleanliness.
Just remember that you'll be carrying all of your gear for 2 weeks. Seriously. Every ounce counts, so think really really really hard about everything that you are bringing. Anything that can do double (or triple) duty is a plus.
Some backpackers will even go as far as snipping off the end of their toothbrush and brush in order to save on some weight.
Break in your boots now if they are newer. Blisters are awful on the trail. A travel pack of baby wipes are great for a little personal cleanliness.
Anyone know of any good backpacking / primitive camping in Northern Wisconsin?
moose66478
I would like to go backpacking and primitive camping in northern Wisconsin, anyone know of any good areas?
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I used to live in Northern Wisconsin. If you want primitive, stay away from tourist towns like Minocqua, Bayfield and Hayward. The tourist brochures make them look rustic, but in the summer there are soooo many people, that traffic is ridiculous! Sometimes I felt like I was driving in downtown Chicago! Try going up toward the U.P. There are a ton of waterfalls. The northshore of Minnesota is awesome too. Some of my buddies used to go to places near Antigo for hunting/canoeing. Nicolet National forest ROCKS! There's long stretches of wilderness and it can be pretty hilly too. In the spring, the roadsides are carpeted with Trilliums, sweet. I stayed at Pattison State Park's campground once. Its not super rustic, but there are two waterfalls in the park and tons of hiking around the general area.
I used to live in Northern Wisconsin. If you want primitive, stay away from tourist towns like Minocqua, Bayfield and Hayward. The tourist brochures make them look rustic, but in the summer there are soooo many people, that traffic is ridiculous! Sometimes I felt like I was driving in downtown Chicago! Try going up toward the U.P. There are a ton of waterfalls. The northshore of Minnesota is awesome too. Some of my buddies used to go to places near Antigo for hunting/canoeing. Nicolet National forest ROCKS! There's long stretches of wilderness and it can be pretty hilly too. In the spring, the roadsides are carpeted with Trilliums, sweet. I stayed at Pattison State Park's campground once. Its not super rustic, but there are two waterfalls in the park and tons of hiking around the general area.
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