Ok im getting this in early as i have a long way to go before i get all the kit needed for this trip.
This is the kit list i have come up with after many hours of thread searching and googling.
Please let me know if i have missed anything or any changes that you think i should make.
NORWAY KIT LIST.
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CLOTHING
BASE layer;
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3x merino wool boxer shorts.
3x merino wool walking socks.
3x swedish arctic wool socks.
Seal skins waterproof socks for emergency wet feet use.
Merino wool trousers
Merino wool top
MID Layer;
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Summer down jacket.
Buffalo Special 6 shirt.
Buffalo hood.
winter lined combat trousers.
Brit army contact gloves.
Wool wristlets.
Merino buff
OUTER layer;
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* Lowa mountain GTX boots OR Canadian Mukluks *
Brit army snow shoes.
British army Mukluk over boots.
British army cordura mittens with liners.
Arktis smock or canvas snow smock. *
Wool balaclava.
Ski goggles.
Wool bushirt - as mother ship layer.
SLEEPING/CAMP clothing;
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* Buffalo trousers. *
Down balaclava - i will design and make these for the group as discussed.
Tent boots.
Down hat.
SLEEPING/SHELTER;
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DD 4x4 tarp.
WBBB Hammock.
DIY Winter UQ 4"loft (-20*C rated)
DIY Winter TQ 4"loft
DIY Summer UQ and TQ 2" loft rated for 0*c incase it gets below -20*c
Hammock sock.
Down pillow stuff sack.
Fleece breath panel.
Ground sheet and roll mat incase i need to go to the floor........
Gear hammock.
* UCO micro candle lantern
Or my Cuben fibre lantern from Bear thrills. *
COOKING KIT;
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Primus petrol stove.
Trangia 25 set with meths burner.
Or titanium setup if acquired in time.
Trangia fuel bottles, 1 meths and 1 petrol.
KFS
Thermal insulated mug.
Water bottle.
Water collection and filtration kit inc sawyer filter and millbank bag.
Blow poker for wood fires.
MISCALLANEOUS kit;
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Bergen and daysack.
* Pulk - need to research yet. *
Trekking poles.
Food...........Ration packs and DIY dehydrated meals. Pot noodles galore and many many snickers bars.
Spice kit for rations.
Enough Tea ........and then some more.
Knife, fire steel and sharpener.
Spare knife
EDC knife
Saw.
First aid kit inc space blankets and meds.
Fire kit, inc magic biscuits, candles and fuel tabs.
Emergency rescue kit, inc Signal mirror, whistle, marker panel, marker smoke blocks and marker tape.
Local area map and compass.
Spare batteries for all electronics.
Battery bank for mobile phone.
Head torch and backup.
Hand torch.
Spare cordage.
Washing and toilet kit, inc alcohol soaked wet wipes. (stops them freezing).
Repair kit, needle + thread etc.
Vaseline.
Foot powder.
Passport and all tickets etc. (in waterproof bag)
Camera.
Cash.
Mobile phone with roaming. or local sim card.
Deodorant/aftershave for flights and train home, dont want to be putting off the locals lol
Questions.
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Lowa mountain boots or canadian mukluks.......read that goretex will freeze over night but plan on taking some hand warmers to use against this and keeping them in the hammock sock with me.
Or should i just buy the mukluks??
Arktis smock or a simple canvas snow smock??
Buffalo trousers, i dont have any prior use of these but been told they pack down smaller and are lighter than snugpak softies?? Any one know this for sure?
UCO candle lantern, could i use this with a smoke hole in my hammock sock for light and warmth or will i kill myself with carbon monoxide poisoning??
Pulk.....where do i start. Any ideas on what and from where???
Do you think it would be worth renting a SPOT GPS MARKER or should i just go with my View ranger app and plenty of batteries for the power bank??
Thanks for reading.
This is the kit list i have come up with after many hours of thread searching and googling.
Please let me know if i have missed anything or any changes that you think i should make.
NORWAY KIT LIST.
----------------------------------
CLOTHING
BASE layer;
---------
3x merino wool boxer shorts.
3x merino wool walking socks.
3x swedish arctic wool socks.
Seal skins waterproof socks for emergency wet feet use.
Merino wool trousers
Merino wool top
MID Layer;
--------
Summer down jacket.
Buffalo Special 6 shirt.
Buffalo hood.
winter lined combat trousers.
Brit army contact gloves.
Wool wristlets.
Merino buff
OUTER layer;
----------
* Lowa mountain GTX boots OR Canadian Mukluks *
Brit army snow shoes.
British army Mukluk over boots.
British army cordura mittens with liners.
Arktis smock or canvas snow smock. *
Wool balaclava.
Ski goggles.
Wool bushirt - as mother ship layer.
SLEEPING/CAMP clothing;
--------------------
* Buffalo trousers. *
Down balaclava - i will design and make these for the group as discussed.
Tent boots.
Down hat.
SLEEPING/SHELTER;
----------------
DD 4x4 tarp.
WBBB Hammock.
DIY Winter UQ 4"loft (-20*C rated)
DIY Winter TQ 4"loft
DIY Summer UQ and TQ 2" loft rated for 0*c incase it gets below -20*c
Hammock sock.
Down pillow stuff sack.
Fleece breath panel.
Ground sheet and roll mat incase i need to go to the floor........
Gear hammock.
* UCO micro candle lantern
Or my Cuben fibre lantern from Bear thrills. *
COOKING KIT;
-----------
Primus petrol stove.
Trangia 25 set with meths burner.
Or titanium setup if acquired in time.
Trangia fuel bottles, 1 meths and 1 petrol.
KFS
Thermal insulated mug.
Water bottle.
Water collection and filtration kit inc sawyer filter and millbank bag.
Blow poker for wood fires.
MISCALLANEOUS kit;
-----------------
Bergen and daysack.
* Pulk - need to research yet. *
Trekking poles.
Food...........Ration packs and DIY dehydrated meals. Pot noodles galore and many many snickers bars.
Spice kit for rations.
Enough Tea ........and then some more.
Knife, fire steel and sharpener.
Spare knife
EDC knife
Saw.
First aid kit inc space blankets and meds.
Fire kit, inc magic biscuits, candles and fuel tabs.
Emergency rescue kit, inc Signal mirror, whistle, marker panel, marker smoke blocks and marker tape.
Local area map and compass.
Spare batteries for all electronics.
Battery bank for mobile phone.
Head torch and backup.
Hand torch.
Spare cordage.
Washing and toilet kit, inc alcohol soaked wet wipes. (stops them freezing).
Repair kit, needle + thread etc.
Vaseline.
Foot powder.
Passport and all tickets etc. (in waterproof bag)
Camera.
Cash.
Mobile phone with roaming. or local sim card.
Deodorant/aftershave for flights and train home, dont want to be putting off the locals lol
Questions.
---------------
Lowa mountain boots or canadian mukluks.......read that goretex will freeze over night but plan on taking some hand warmers to use against this and keeping them in the hammock sock with me.
Or should i just buy the mukluks??
Arktis smock or a simple canvas snow smock??
Buffalo trousers, i dont have any prior use of these but been told they pack down smaller and are lighter than snugpak softies?? Any one know this for sure?
UCO candle lantern, could i use this with a smoke hole in my hammock sock for light and warmth or will i kill myself with carbon monoxide poisoning??
Pulk.....where do i start. Any ideas on what and from where???
Do you think it would be worth renting a SPOT GPS MARKER or should i just go with my View ranger app and plenty of batteries for the power bank??
Thanks for reading.
