I am a new member of Quiet Journey.  I am happy to "commune" with you all on these pages. I am currently prepping for a 12 day solo journey into Quetico in September.  Old Town Pack 12.  130 lbs total gear including 36lb canoe weight.  Stove:  Pocket Rocket with IsoPro fuel canisters (two large).  I will be double portaging, needless to say.  I am 62 years old now, but in good enough shape.  I have been into Quetico 6 previous times including one previous solo for 12 days (but my planning was poor on that solo--too much food and gear!)  I learned a lot the hard way.  My first solo took me up the Falls Chain, this one will begin at Prairie Portage to the Sarah Lake entry into the Brent Lake general area.  I can hardly wait.  BTW--can you go either direction on the Darky River between DArky Lake and Minn Lake?  Any way, glad to be on this forum and I will be checking out all of the posts to fine tune preparation!  Kurt