Piragis outfitted my son and I for a 5 day, 4 nigh...

Piragis outfitted my son and I for a 5 day, 4 night boundary waters excursion. We have no gear and went with the full outfitting package. It was a bit more expensive than some of the other outfitters we checked out - but you get what you pay for. We went early in the season May 18 - 22 and the equipment we received was BRAND NEW!

The only complaint I have, if you can call it that, is that with brand new equipment you feel a little apprehensive using it fully. It was like getting a brand new car and trying to not give it it's first scratch, which is inevitable.

The staff was very knowledgeable and very helpful - particularly since we were new to this. They explained everything fully and were very patient with our questions. Check out and check in were very quick and efficient.

One thing I found interesting is the amount of food they sent with us. My 12 year old son and I were never hungry and the food was very good, but there was twice as much as we needed. Maybe people eat more when they are outside and they probably want to send too much than too little.

Overall, I had a fantastic experience with Piragis and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a 1st rate trip. Again, they are a little more expensive than their competition (not a lot), but you get what you pay for.