October 18th is the date in prospect for a weekend trip to the Boundary Waters that separate the state of Minnesota from Canada with vast stretches of lakes and rivers that all feed one into another. Never having been up to this part of Minnesota and enjoying the outdoors as much as I do, I'm excited to explore a part of Minnesota that's well-known for its remote canoe-in only camping sites, winding trails, and picture perfect scenery. I hope to bring friends from college as we've already begun a tradition of camping during the peak of the fall colors. The Boundary Waters seem like the perfect place to sent up camp this Fall. This means that the Camper has to be in tip-top shape. Carrying five other friends is going to be quite a haul for Champ. Not to mention lugging around our equipment--which we'll have to keep to a minimum.
There is really no better time to go camping than Fall. Bonfires are especially appreciated during this, the best time of year to enjoy staying bundled up in a tent or camper in the breaking hours of the morning. There should be more than enough room for us all with room for two on the bench seat that folds into a double bed and the original equipment tent that can sleep five in a pinch.
Other mandatory pieces of equipment that must be in good working order will be my 1960-era Coleman cookstove, 1945 Coleman single-mantle lantern (belonging to my grandpa), and the gas heater that came as an option with the camper. A replacement fuelpump for the camper heater ought to get it back in good operating shape. Aside from finding a perfect spot and not getting lost in the many lakes and rivers that run together, the only other worries will be who will make coffee first, and whether or not we'll have enough firewood for long-winded discussions. It should be quite the adventure--one I'm excited to watch unfold.
Stay tuned...
Andy
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