Thank you both. If anyone knows how I can find the Top Ten Portage Rules, and if not wants to start listing them, I'd love to see what you come up with. I agree with letting fast traffic through, and helping bewildered/overwhelmed people, but not people who bring the kitchen sink and like to meander. My first trip into Alqonquin, after many in Quetico, my husband and I saw people with a card table, folding chairs, a metal cooler, etc..., etc... We were bug-eyed just watching. They were only going two small portages and base camping, and we've never done that so I don't know what I'd bring in that situation. A blowdryer and portable solar panel ??? :)