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Prepping for a week on Long Island?

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branches:
The number one thing to learn about that place is knowing how to set your boat with rope and anchor's so it does not get swamped or blown away by the wind and tide. :twocents:

Parasite:

--- Quote from: MR5x5 on January 02, 2020, 08:47:18 AM ---Better rain gear than you can imagine. Strong tarping systems for rain and wind at camp.

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Any brand of rain gear you recommend in particular?


--- Quote from: Sundance on January 02, 2020, 09:14:54 AM ---Not trying to burst your bubble, but other then some cool old trees and thick brush I wouldn't consider this a backcountry hunt at all.

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No, not a backcountry hunt per se, but there was not other good forum for this topic. Just looking for a gear list, thats all.


--- Quote from: branches on January 02, 2020, 06:54:47 PM ---The number one thing to learn about that place is knowing how to set your boat with rope and anchor's so it does not get swamped or blown away by the wind and tide. :twocents:

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Well if you have any tips, PM me. I plan on using a jet sled at high tide and tying off onto shore. I want to keep this thread on the topic of gear however.

Sundance:
There are a lot of swamps, marshes and sloughs on the island, this can really limit your movements on foot depending on how wet you want to get. At the minimum a good pair or boots, however a pair of hip waders or chest waders will come in handy. Plan on having your boat go high and dry unless you are anchoring in a channel and using a tender to get to shore. Some of the camp sites are in low points and flood in severe rain, taking a scouting trip down there this winter/spring will give you a better idea of which camp sites are the better ones to reserve.

pd:
To the OP’s question:  Bring a tent, a tarp, 2 or 3 days of food. You are only 10 minutes from the mainland dock, not far from civilization. Don’t overthink it.

STIKNSTRINGBOW:

--- Quote from: Lucky1 on January 02, 2020, 09:26:27 AM ---In September be prepared for mosquitoes. Lots and lots of mosquitos.

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And lots of mosquitoes.
Definitely get a thermacell.
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