Help needed planning a long distance hike.

[FKeate]

Sorry, should have mentioned the crook knife is so I have something to do on those long evenings, plus I'm hoping to try and sell/trade some spoons along the way (yep finances are that tight...).
I'll have a look into some base layers and a thermarest, again moneys tight but I am emailing companies to try and get sponsorship so fingers crossed.
The iodine pills are really just a lst resorts, going to be mostly boiling my water or using the Sawyer mini, just thought its good to have failsafes.

I have a metal mug but its insulated so not usable as a cooking pot, would you suggest a tin crusader mug type thing? I was podering having a french army style water bottle on my belt which could have a cup slotted over it, or do you think that would get a bit heavy?

Gaffa tape and super glue are something I can get haha.

Sorry for all the questions but I only get one shot at this, and I dont have cash to buy anything thats not really essential.

 

[SGL70]

I would add
Detergent (?) for washing clothes (4 months of trekking)
Tear Aid, Gaffa
Maybe camera (complementing your phone)
Batteries for the Petxzl

I would loose:
Maglite
Mora MG
Crook knife
iPod


Regarding food: You could send food packages to various strategic places along your route beforehand, which might save some money. Perhaps add pieces of clothing to the packages (Socks, Underwear etc)

 

[sandbender]

This will be quite a trip, have you ever walked this kind of distance before?

Like others here I'd suggest you carry less. I'd also suggest you find a better (and lighter) rucksack, Sabre 45s always sell well so you can raise the funds for a new pack that way.

Iphone and iPod? Do you really need both, All those tools, that is a lot of weight to cart around?

Are the hi-tec boots ones you have worn over long distances before? I've walked similar distances in all terrain sandals, which make for healthier feet and a need for fewer socks, but maybe the midges would nibble your feet to bits?

I have walked a few long distance routes and if is surprising how much stuff that seemed essential before departure that really isn't once you hit the trail.

 

[FKeate]

I was thinking of bringing some Ecover detergent (washing clothes in lakes etc, dont want to use any chemicals)
The thinking behind the Ipod is that is burns a lot less battery than the Iphone. Much as I like listening to the sound of the woods its quite nice to have a good audiobook on in the evening.
I'm thinking of getting a small battery recharger that i could power of the powermonkey, any thoughts?
The boots are a pair I've had a few years, done a few good long walks in them so they're nicely worn in.
The food package idea is one I was thinking about with maps, at 1:50k scale I'm going to need a lot, so I plan to send some ahead to the friends/family I'll be visiting along the way. Including some food parcles and fresh undercrackers seems like a sensible idea. Also an oportunity to dump any kit thats just weighing me down.

 

[FKeate]

on the subject of maps, it's starting to look like it would be cheaper to get a GPS (40 or so maps, the cheapest I could find them is 10 pounds a go). Any thoughts folks?

 

[SGL70]

Maps of the mountains are 1:100k

Have a look at Swedish National Survey: http://www.lantmateriet.se/en/Maps-and-geographic-information/Maps/Fjallkartan/Tryckt-Fjallkarta1/
On the page you find links to buy printed maps online (Not only for the mountains)

There is an App as well (Search for Metria in Appstore/Itunes)...the app dont allow for in-app purchases of maps, though...but you can have "Fjällkartan" in you phone.

//Greger

 

[FKeate]

Cheers. I shall check it out. Might get each person that comes to walk with me to bring a couple of maps with them.

 

[forrestdweller]

Pocket rocket stove
Hobo tool)

curious question: what are these two items- any infos?!


i'd ditch the maglite, a headtorch with full batteries weights much less and lasts much longer... . a walking stick adds some weight but could be helpful...

 

[FKeate]

The pocket rocket is a little camping stove I have (http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/rapid-cooking/pocketrocket/product). Will be doing most of my cooking over wood fire but it's always good to have a backup for those wet and windy days (and for quick tea stops)

The hobo tool is a knife/fork/spoon/thing. Not as light as some but I've grown fond of it. kind of like this http://www.amazon.com/SE-KC5006S-4-..._indust_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1PD068D3F2KE9CXNEM31 only mine is nicer

 

[forrestdweller]

The pocket rocket is a little camping stove I have (http://www.cascadedesigns.com/msr/stoves/rapid-cooking/pocketrocket/product). Will be doing most of my cooking over wood fire but it's always good to have a backup for those wet and windy days (and for quick tea stops)

The hobo tool is a knife/fork/spoon/thing. Not as light as some but I've grown fond of it. kind of like this http://www.amazon.com/SE-KC5006S-4-..._indust_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1PD068D3F2KE9CXNEM31 only mine is nicer

aahh- it's a gas stove- i was thinking of a different type of rocket stove but could not imagine how they would fit in a backpack... . for eating i stick to my korean chopsticks and my trusty old spoon

 

[FKeate]

If I could figure out how to upload a picture on here I could show you the rough route...

 

[FKeate]

 

[FKeate]

I know it looks a bit zig zaggy but north of stockhol, towns are few and far between apart from along the coast/major roads.