Planning a winter trip to Norway what do I need ,, Hmmmmm

[rik_uk3]

It's hard to comment without knowing your aims but judgeing by the amount of kit you're taking I guess your staying there for the full winter season. For a shorter trip of 2 weeks or less I'd limit my kit to about 70 litres and carry it on my back.
I used Soldier 95 gloves in Norway and they were ok for the first day, frozen solid for the rest of the time. I also found a flat 500ml water bottle very useful for wearing in a chest pocket or keeping inside my chariot overnight.

Out of curiosity what kit would that consist of, obviously I'm not up to these trips these days but I'm interested how you can limit yourself to @70l of kit for a trip to winter Norway. Don't hijack this thread but perhaps start a new one? I'd love to see the kit list

 

[Imagedude]

Out of curiosity what kit would that consist of, obviously I'm not up to these trips these days but I'm interested how you can limit yourself to @70l of kit for a trip to winter Norway. Don't hijack this thread but perhaps start a new one? I'd love to see the kit list

I spent a week in Norway skiing earlier this year, we carried 55 litre sacks but did resupply with food most days. If you know what you are doing (and have a deep wallet) then getting 2 week's worth of kit in an 80 litre sack will not be a problem.
If you want to carry more kit, live in heated tents, experiment with different types of gear etc then it is easy to end up with 200 litres of kit, it all depends on the aim of the visit.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

55l is impressive. id love to see a kit list if you have one. might give me some ideas for my spring exped

 

[abominable_scouse_monster]

Just a quickie, how do you travel with the sharps and still stay legal with customs or with the minimal of hassle?

 

[MartinK9]

Just a quickie, how do you travel with the sharps and still stay legal with customs or with the minimal of hassle?

All sharps are in the hold luggage. All are tools and therefore legal. Never had a problem.

bungees on the other hand.......

 

[Dave]

As you are using the military gear Cliff, I was wondering why people choose the British Army cotton gabadine arctic windproof trousers over the Swedish overtrousers, that pair with the swedish snow smock/parka? Are the brit issue ones better?

[I'm asking as I was after a pair myself...]

 

[Twodogs]

Dave the British Army gabadine windproof trousers are very well made with double lined seat and knees ,
unlike the Swedish trousers that are single skined

Twodogs

 

[Dave]

Dave the British Army gabadine windproof trousers are very well made with double lined seat and knees ,
unlike the Swedish trousers that are single skined

Twodogs

Ah, thanks a lot.

 

[andybysea]

Me likey your kit list old chap!

 

[Imagedude]

55l is impressive. id love to see a kit list if you have one. might give me some ideas for my spring exped

We used the kit suggested in the link below plus a sleeping bag and bivi. Cooking and other group kit was shared between 6 people. Sharing kit is what makes light packs possible, sharing skills is what makes things safe.

http://english.turistforeningen.no/article.php?ar_id=17652&fo_id=3622

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

We used the kit suggested in the link below plus a sleeping bag and bivi. Cooking and other group kit was shared between 6 people. Sharing kit is what makes light packs possible, sharing skills is what makes things safe.

http://english.turistforeningen.no/article.php?ar_id=17652&fo_id=3622

Cheers mate. I didnt realise it was an organised tour with cabins. Im looking for more self sufficient out in the elements type set up. Has anyone done a weight comparison between carrying a pack of say 70l and pulling a sled / paulk with more kit on. im guessing there wouldnt be much in it in weight loading terms.

 

[Dave]

Without an ice auger, does an ice chisel become neccesary for fishing holes, or will the gransfors suffice?

 

[Imagedude]

Cheers mate. I didnt realise it was an organised tour with cabins. Im looking for more self sufficient out in the elements type set up. Has anyone done a weight comparison between carrying a pack of say 70l and pulling a sled / paulk with more kit on. im guessing there wouldnt be much in it in weight loading terms.

We didn't use cabins, just their kit list hence the addition of a sleeping bag and bivi.

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Ah sorry, i get it now. Not sure id have the kahoonas to go that light so hats off!

 

[Skaukraft]

Where are you going, and for how long?

 

[Karl82]

nice one cliff. i will be taking my cold steel tomahawk.

 

[udamiano]

Looks like you got everything sorted.

 

[ReamviThantos]

Fantastic thread Twodogs, love the photos of your kit, greatly appreciated. Hope you have a great time. All the very best.

 

[Twodogs]

Thanks for your comments Gents

Skaukraft you have a PM

Twodogs

 

[Retired Member southey]

Yes matey your axe will be fine, though you'll need something to scoop out the ice chips.

Without an ice auger, does an ice chisel become neccesary for fishing holes, or will the gransfors suffice?