Thank you for all of your input on Northern Tier. This is SO HELPFUL! Our troop is doing a 10-day from Ely next summer, so I am binge watching all of your content. This one video has answered many of my questions.
Your crew will need one map holder per canoe. It is recommended by NT and myself that you have your own set of maps independent of the Interpreter. This would mean 3 map cases, and 3 sets of maps. Two of each would be the minimum number. The NRS Mapcessory Size Medium is perfect. You will also need a carabiner for each map case to clip it to yourself. Watch the videos on navigation, crew gear packing list, and the on the water clothes and equipment. There is more info in there. Have a great trip!
The NRS map cases don't attach easily to the canoe thwart for use during paddling. The Cooke Custom Sewing Pathfinder Thwart Bag or something like it is much better suited to this. It stays attached to the thwart during portaging. The NRS map cases are really intended for kayaks.
