Sorry for the double post, but today looks like this!
That's more like it!!
What are the temps jaan?
Estonia Kit List - Comments Please
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That's more like it!!
What are the temps jaan?
I find that the temperatures are most accurately described on a Norwegian site: http://www.yr.no/place/Estonia/Harjumaa/Tallinn/hour_by_hour.html
Since the weather is nice now the fluctuations in temperature are getting bigger. The snow is melting during the day but at night it is still -12 or so. If it continues for 3 weeks with no significant new snowfalls then there could be much-much less snow when you finally arrive.
Since the weather is nice now the fluctuations in temperature are getting bigger. The snow is melting during the day but at night it is still -12 or so. If it continues for 3 weeks with no significant new snowfalls then there could be much-much less snow when you finally arrive.
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I like the sound of that Jaan. My ideal scenario is cold and dry with not too much snow lying on the ground. Will make walking much easier.
What do you chaps think about a storm kettle for the trip?
Or don't you think the weight penalty would be worth it?
I'm thinking about the 1 litre version
Or don't you think the weight penalty would be worth it?
I'm thinking about the 1 litre version
For me the sledge is only a backup in case there is still a lot of snow on the ground. I want to carry if i can
Alright, here's an Estonian's kit list for 3-season camping.
I've been focusing on lightweight stuff since I have bad knees and they can't bear much of a load.
I've highlighted the weight savings of "the big three" to show how much weight you can save with swapping very little of your gear.
All-in-all my stuff is about 7kg without food and water. So total weight will be 9kg plus food, so for an overnighter a little bit over 10 kilos.
My pack used to be 16 kilos at least so my knees are very happy with that reduction!
I've been focusing on lightweight stuff since I have bad knees and they can't bear much of a load.
I've highlighted the weight savings of "the big three" to show how much weight you can save with swapping very little of your gear.
- Backpack
- Granite Gear Crown V.C. - This was one of the few ultralight packs which has nice earthly colours.
- Total weight - about 1kg with trash compactor bag for waterproofing contents.
- Used to have - Karrimor sabre 45 with side pockets for a total of about 2,4 kilos.
- Weight savings - 1,4kg
- Tent
- Hilleberg Akto - Haven't yet decided on this 100%, but I'll probably buy it since they are manufactured in Estonia and I like that. Also like the build quality of Hilleberg and I can use the tent all year round.
- Total weight - about 1,5kg.
- Used to have - DD Tarp with ridgeline and guylines for about 1kg and British Army bivy for about 900g. I like the privacy of a tent and I'm a very fussy sleeper, that's why I'll switch for the tent.
- Weight savings - around 400g
- Sleeping bag
- Cumulus Lite Line 300 - Found this Polish company which does GREAT sleeping bags. Comfort temperature of -2 C and great features.
- Total weight - 700g with waterproof stuffsack
- Used to have - Woodlore/Nanok Osprey, was too warm for me (I sleep very hot). Weighed 2kg
- Weight savings - 1300g
- Sleeping mat
- Exped SynMat 7M - I love this mat. Got it because it was a lot cheaper than the downmat and still has a great R-value. Will not (yet) swap this out for a lighter version because I hate blowing up mattresses and much prefer the built-in pump.
- Total weight - 860g
- Clothes
- Woolpower 200g Zip-top
- Woolpower 200g Leggings
- Under Armour underwear x2
- X-socks Outdoor Socks x2
- Generic knitted hat
- Bandanna
- Fjällräven Keb SC shirt
- Fjällräven Karl Zip-Off trousers
- Rab Generator Jacket
- Fjällräven Skogsö Jacket
- Boots
- Keen Siskiyou Mid WP
- Water
- Generic 1l spring water bottles
- Nalgene 1l wide-mouth for when I need something sturdier
- Cooking
- Zebra 12cm billy can
- Sea to Summit kitchen sink 5l
- Spork
- Tools and misc
- Woodlore clone in S30V and desert ironwood made by an Estonian smith Viljo Marrandi (www.knivesandengraving.com)
- Bahco Laplander Saw
- Light My Fire Army firesteel
- Silva Expedition 4 compass
- Julbo Dolgan L sunglasses
- Petzl Tikka Plus 2 headlamp
- 550 paracord 10m
- Lifesystems mosquito head net
- Bug repellent
- At times I'll take an expandable 5m fishing pole that goes down to 41cm
- First aid and hygene
- First aid kit
- Hand sanitizer
- Toilet paper
- Soap
- Waterproof drybag for said contents
All-in-all my stuff is about 7kg without food and water. So total weight will be 9kg plus food, so for an overnighter a little bit over 10 kilos.
My pack used to be 16 kilos at least so my knees are very happy with that reduction!
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Superb list that Jaan. Some very gucci kit too. A man after my own heart. Ive been trying to lighten the load this year too but am still at around 13-14kg for the week without food, water fuel etc. If it warms up i should get down to 11-12kg
I can only dream of those sorts of weights chaps!!
I think I'm gonna need a pack horse lol
Nice kit Jaan!
I noticed the insect repellent and net- are you expecting many insects?
I bet when we get our hands on your bag at the hotel, we'll get rid of a few kilos
I noticed the insect repellent and net- are you expecting many insects?
I bet when we get our hands on your bag at the hotel, we'll get rid of a few kilos
I bet when we get our hands on your bag at the hotel, we'll get rid of a few kilos
Starting with the tent and all your beauty products
Starting with the tent and all your beauty products
The Corby trouser press might get the heave ho too
I bet when we get our hands on your bag at the hotel, we'll get rid of a few kilos
To be fair I think that's not a bad idea!! I can show you my strange way if packing too lol!!
I have a funny feeling Paul's boot is gonna be full up with my rubbish lol
Nice kit Jaan!
I noticed the insect repellent and net- are you expecting many insects?
I bet when we get our hands on your bag at the hotel, we'll get rid of a few kilos
Oh man, the insects...
In the summer the forests are pretty much inaccessible here. Massive undergrowth and millions of mosquitoes and blackflies, some as big as bumblebees.
In Estonia the best time to camp is from Autumn to Spring. If people want to go out during the summer only the coast and islands are viable.
And I don't even want to get going on the tick problem!
Anyone wanna buy a ticket to Estonia?? Lol
I think I may now stick the midge net in just in case!!
I think I may now stick the midge net in just in case!!
Ticks! You said the magic word.
Wilmas and Autan now in the pack :AR15firin
