5 went mad in Fyresdal! BCUK 1st Norway trip

[bikething]

I'd love to go at some time, for the flight do you have to put your rucksack in something or can it just go in the cargo hold with knives and all as it is?

It can go in the hold as long as the straps are all tucked in .. I got a highlander "transit bag" for mine which is like a big rucksack cover with a panel you can zip up at the front to totally enclose the rucksack - here's one

you need to have your knives and axe safely tucked INSIDE your pack though...

 

[bikething]

it's edible (allegedly) - pack it with your food ?

Just read the packet again - DO NOT SWALLOW CONTENTS so not edible.... sorry

 

[Rod]

Hi All,

If anyone is looking for a Pack Transport to put your rucsac in for the plane. I've just had this this am

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/home/just-arrived/rucksack-flight-travel-cover-518392.html

hope this helps

 

[bikething]

Hi All,

If anyone is looking for a Pack Transport to put your rucsac in for the plane. I've just had this this am

http://www.surplusandadventure.com/shop/home/just-arrived/rucksack-flight-travel-cover-518392.html

hope this helps

I looked at one of those, but the dimensions were too small for my crusader pack ( I'm sure you remember it Rod ) - The thing I liked about the highlander was it had a second use as a waterproof rucksack cover

 

[torjusg]

You can find a long term forecast for the campsite here (Subtract 5 degrees from the temperature due to altitude):
http://www.yr.no/sted/Norge/Telemark/Fyresdal/Kleivgrend/langtidsvarsel.html

 

[spamel]

I've seen blokes in the forces eating jelly as it comes in the package from the shops to gain more energy on speed and load marches. Don't take a proper jelly wobbling on a plate though! My brother does a lot of time in Norway with his unit and his tip is to drink plenty of warm brews. If they are hot, your body thinks it is overheating and you start to sweat. Taken warm, above body temp but not scalding, it warms you through and keeps you hydrated. Dehydration is a problem because the air is dry and as you breathe out you lose moisture in your breath.

 

[Agile]

Just a thought - I've got a pack of brass wire snares (UK legal). Would we be able to use them whilst out there, i.e. should I bring them along??

Cheers

Ag

 

[Agile]

FYI All - I forgot to add some kind of item to eat your food from (i.e. plate/mess tins etc...) Please ensure you add this to the list published earlier! (it's now been edited to include this.)

Cheers

 

[jasons]

When are you guys flying out there?

 

[Bardster]

next Saturday morning, Tho I believe Agile is going over early

 

[torjusg]

Just a thought - I've got a pack of brass wire snares (UK legal). Would we be able to use them whilst out there, i.e. should I bring them along??

Cheers

Ag

On a no picture taking basis, yes.

 

[Agile]

When are you guys flying out there?

I'm going for a quick jolly in Oslo first (leaving my house on Monday night). But I believe everyone else will be there on Saturday.

I'm hoping to try and pick up some boots, a woolen jumper and any extra food whilst in Oslo....

Fingers crossed!

 

[jasons]

Spill the beans then

 

[bikething]

Spill the beans then

they got given beans ?

 

[Bardster]

no, no beans, lots of coumpa tho

 

[bikething]

no, no beans, lots of coumpa tho

wassat? sheeps ribs?

 

[Bardster]

wassat? sheeps ribs?

massive great potato dumplings with bacon in them - look very grey and unappetising but tasted wonderful!

 

[bikething]

massive great potato dumplings with bacon in them - look very grey and unappetising but tasted wonderful!

git!!!

seriously, sounds like you had a better time of it than we did - looking forward to the report

 

[jasons]

git!!!

seriously, sounds like you had a better time of it than we did - looking forward to the report

no body died then

 

[bikething]

no body died then

"hmmm.... it's bushcrafter stew mother.... made with real English bushcrafters....

I smoked them myself.. "