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This is the logical place for a trip journal. It is a sequential set of events that tell a story fro m beginning to end in reverse:-(

Equipment List

TOTALS cubic inches=3,674 , pounds=53.17

FSO (from skin out) Pounds 6.93
Shirt
Pants/ Breifs
Socks
Boots
Backpack
Garmin
camera
camera Tripod
Camera Bag Water proof
Pocket Knife

OUTSIDE POCKETS Cubic Inches 258 Pounds 3.89
Fuel bottle 33oz
Fuel 30oz
Water Bottle
Maps
Compass
Teva Rafting Shoes
Sealine (boot bag)
Fishing Rod and Reel

TOP POCKET (Easy Access) Cubic Inches 94 Pounds 2.81
Water Filter
Rain Gear (Pants and Jacket)
MSR Pack Towel
Medical Kit
Ibuprofan
Band Aids
Gauze
Tape
Sterile Alcohol
Medications / Vitamins
Emergency Blanket
Mole Skin
Insect Repelent
Sun Screen

PACK MAIN POCKET
HYGINE (clear platic gallon bag) Cubic Inches -- Pounds 0.85
Tolet Paper
Trowel
Waterless Hand Cleaner

SHELTER (green stuff sack) Cubic Inches 523 Pounds 6.64
2 Man Tent
Tent Malet
Ground Cloth
Kitchen Tart (if rain in forcast)

CLOTHES STUFF SACK Cubic Inches 577 Pounds 5.26
Tooth brush & Paste, Lip Balm
socks (3 pair)
breifs (1 Pair)
shirts (1 extra)
pants (1 extra)
warmup pants (Synthetic Sweats nocoton)
warm pullover (synthetic blend)
Wind Breaker Shell
long breifs underwear (polyester)
swim pants (1 Pair)

FOOD STUFF SACK Cubic Inches 1221 Pounds 13.20
2 pounds per person per day
Nalgene Bottle
Wine in Nalgene Bottle
Nalgene Bottle
Wine in Nalgene Bottle

KITCHEN STUFF SACK Cubic Inches 550 Pounds 3.85
Water proff matches + Lighter
Boiling Pot
frying pan
Power Rope 3 mm 75feet
2 Carabiners for bear bag
Mixing Spoon
Stove
2 cups
2 spoons
2 bowls
java press 33 oz without bottom
Bio Soap & Sponge

MISCELLANEOUS Stuff Sack Cubic Inches 65 Pounds 2.47
Trailblazer Sawvivor Saw
HeadLamp Fresh Batteries
Cadles/lantern & 1 extra Candle
4 bateries aa
Duct Tape
Parachute Cord 100 feet
Stove Repair kit
Multi Tool
Heavy Duty Garbage Bags

SLEEPING in Plastic Bag Cubic Inches 645 Pounds 3.81
sleeping bag
Thermarest prolite 3 Pad ( 1 per)


Person 2 Cubic Inches 1226 Pounds 10.40
sleeping bag
Thermarest prolite 3 Pad ( 1 per)
Rain Gear (Pants and Jacket)
MSR Pack Towel
Clothes for 2nd Person in Stuff Sac

Lake Lila Trip Planning Stage

Trip Overview

Duration: 4 days, 3 nights
Distance: 16.11 Miles (13.03 H2O, 3.08 LAND)
Start: Little Tupper Lake
End: Lake Lila
Target Date: September 21 (thur) to 24 (sun)

Located in the William C. Whitney Wilderness Area, these lakes make up the largest motorless lake area in the Adirondacks. Camping on the lake is first come, first serve. From Lake Lila, hike up Fredrica Mountain for a great view of the lake and surrounding area.



This is a secluded section of the park that does not get a lot of traffic. Chances are we will be the only ones on this trail. I check with a local outfitter and only one group has gone through since the beginning of the season till now (July 7th, 2006). The entry and exit points for the portages (land crossing where you carry the canoe) may be muddy. The trails a marked but not regularly maintained. The trails transverse through woods and clearings in remote locations not accessible by outside trails. Speed on the water averages 3.5 miles an hour to enjoy the surroundings (although you can always paddle faster). Portage speeds vary based on weight, incline and distance with a minimum of 0.5 miles an hour for a 1 mile steep overloaded expedition (I’ve been there, and it not the way to do it). We will be traveling very light through the portage sections. I will discuss Tandem versus Solo crossings. While we could make it from Tupper Lake to Lila Lake in one day, I believe we should split it into 2 days and enjoy the scenery. This will break down the day into about 3 hours of travel per day. The rest of the day can be used to explore relax, collect firewood, set up camp and swim.





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Day 1:
Start at the Little Tupper Lake Headquarters.
Total distance for the day is 6.77 miles. This is almost all paddling except for a minor carry if the water lever is low in the Rock Pound Outlet.

The final destination Rock Pond has 5 campsites on the edge of the pond and 1 on an island in the middle of the pond. We cane scope out the best location on this reltivly small pond witch is 1 mile N-S by 1 Mile E-W.

Day 2
The Point of this day is to travel light. Not nessasaraly fast, just light. Total distance traveled 4 miles, but 1.75 of them was a carry.

Compared to the Raquette River falls carry, these are all very mild. The idea is not to work to hard, just enjoy the view.


Segment 1: paddle 0.5 miles to the shore.

Segment 2: Carry cannoe and gear 1.5 mile to Hardigan Pond. This is the most physical aspect of the whole trip. Get this over with and it's all down hill. Anyone in desent shape can manage this portage. If you are doing cardio 3-4 times a week this will be the same as a 45 minute work out.
here id the profile of the carry:

The total elevation difference is 50 feet and its mostly a gradule incline. Compared to Raquette which was 150 feet of steep climb. Appling lessoned learned from the Raquette Trip demands 2 people carrying one canoe.


Segment 3: Paddle Hardigan Pond for 0.6 miles.

Segment 4: Carry Cannoe 0.25 miles to Little Salmon Lake.

Segment 5: Paddle down stream to Little Salmon Lake for 1 mile.

Done for the day. Total distance traveled 4 miles, but 1.75 of them was a carry.














This location is in the middle of no-where, enyoy the view and make a fire.


Day 3:


Todays Goal: Get out of this place and make it to lake Lila 3.4 Miles away.
Segment 1: Paddle 0.17 mile to shore

Segment 2: Carry 0.5 miles to Lilypad Pond.

Segment 3: Paddle 0.31 miles across Lilypad Pond.

Segment 4: Carry 0.88 miles to Shingle Shanty Brook.

Segment 5: Paddle 2.0 miles down the brook to Lake Lila

Segment 6: Paddle 1.75 miles to the trail head.

Segment 7: Walk up to car and get food and drink from ice cold coolers.

Segment 8: carry back supplies to cannoe and find a campsite for the night.

Final destination. There are more than a dozen campsites on this lake and 4 of them are private -site on islands. there is even a shelter on the west side of the lake.

Weather

Weather Averages for September 21 thru 24 are:

High 64 Lows 40

Records for the same period

High 86 Low 22

September 23 there will be a new moon. So there will be a minimum of moon light during this time. That will make for a great view of the stars at night.

Average Rain fall for Sept is 3.52 inches less then August and Prior to snowfall in October.

We may experience fall colors as the area typically turns in late September.

Hiking Boots, Your first purchase ASAP

You need sturdy boots to carry weight. Go to a camping store and tell the salesperson you will be carrying 50 pounds in your pack (you really will be carrying 40 pounds so relax if you panicked). The salesperson will show you what shoes are appropriate for hiking with weight. The boots support the ankles and have a strong sole for stability. When you find a pair you like, START WHEREING THEM!!! There is nothing worst then breaking in new boots on a trip. If you develop blisters, you are in pain for the duration of the trip till you get out. Believe me when I say this. I saw a hiker light his boots on fire in a parking lot when he got back to the car. These were brand new boots and he doused them in gas and set them ablaze. I have the pictures to prove it, and you know who you are.

Solo versus Tandem Portage

There are two ways to carry a canoe, 1 person, over their head, balancing the canoe on their shoulders with the Yoke or 2 people can also carry one canoe by the front and back handles. At first the 2 person methods sounds better, but in practice can be a pain. Additionally, you have to carry a backpack with gear, so you are throwing your balance off. In actuality, the 1 person method is easier, provided that the person carrying the canoe, only carries the canoe and not a back pack. The canoes I used in the past were Ultra light Kevlar that average about 37-40 pounds. So if a backpack consisting of the gear of 2 people weighs 40 pounds, the loads are evenly split. One person carries the canoe and one person caries the backpack and they can alternate for comfort. Some people may not want to share a pack (they like to keep it neat or they like their privacy), I say get over it. The object of the trip is to go into remote locations as painlessly as possible and enjoy nature. This seems to me to be the sweet spot. Let me mention that this method does require an even (not odd) amount of travelers. In addition to the weight management benefits, if this is your first camping trip (with an experienced group hopefully), there are economic benefits as well. For instance, not ever person on the trip needs a backpack, just one large pack per two people. The same goes with the tent, only one 2 person tent is required for two people. So, two new campers can split the cost, one buys a tent and one buys a backpack (expect to pay about $100 to $150 for each). In an additional section on equipment, I will go into the specifications you should look for when buying equipment. As far as base camp equipment goes, like stoves and lanterns, I own all of that so you don’t need to purchase your own. You will need a sleeping bag and sleeping pad each, and good hiking boots and Teva river sandals (not aqua shoes).

Equipment

Sleeping Pad:

Therm-a-Rest (20 onces) this is very light and comfortable

Campmore Store

Therm-a-Rest

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