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

[Twodogs]

Hello folk me and some of the Midlands lads are planning a winter Norway trip

What do I need for a winter trip, hmmm,
This is what im using everyones would be different I tend to use a lot of Ex-Military kit , its cheap , it works and I like it ,

Here we go ,

Clothing ,

Base layer US Army ,

Midlayer ,

Buffalo Shirt ( Silvermans seem to be the only people with big chest sizes )
US Army helmet liner to act as a hood,
British Army cotton gabadine arctic windproof trousers with a set of US thermal trouser liners added ,

Outerlayer ,
US Army overwhite with braces or has thay call them suspenders plus the white thermal liners ,

Arktis flectarn waterproof smock & Lowe Alpine winter hat ,

Things in the smock pocket ,

Soldier 95 gloves
wool wristlets
AFV inner gloves
Pocket knife
fire steel
map in case
compass
lighters loads
Whistle
reflective flag ( A must for the quinze )
long life candle
head torch ( Spare batts carred elseware to keep them warm )
next of kin and medical information for all group members carried by all with local hospital information .
notebook with pencels
space blankets
first aid kit and meds
snack (mars bar )
small brush for snow removal
cash
phone

Mothership coat ,

US Army M65 parka with two laners fitted coyote fur added and US Army overwhite jacket as an extra windproof layer ,

Carried with the mothership ,

US Army mittens with a set of Dutch DPM mittens to fit inside a cord goes around the neck keeping it all to hand if you will excuse the pun
Plus a set of of Britsh Army mukluks that are basic thermal over boots ,

BOOTS ,, Hmmm still looking into them hmmmmm

This is my in the base shelter in the evening layer ,

Snugpack jacket
British Army thermal over trousers
British Army tent boots
Canadian Army balaclava
Spare wristlets
spare AFV gloves

Spare clothes
Dutch Army socks eight pairs
Washkit
FOOT POWDER ,,,,,loads
HH fleece

SLEEPING SYSTEM

Jervens bag , thermo extreme
Dutch Army Carinthia arctic sleeping bag with liner
Ridgerest So-Light deluxe
Ray Mears merkat hat
Party pack of hand warmers ( Cheers K9 ) to pop into boots overnight
Nanok tent boots

UCO Candle lantern with spare candles and reflectors ,

Tools

Knife
Folding saw
MOD Survival Knife
Water bottle with a small mug to add filling ,
Someone else in the group will be taking an axe and a bow saw ,

Transport and digging ,

British Army Snow shoes ( Made in Canada ) must pack some tie raps as a back up Hmmmm

Folding snow shovel

Group shelter ,

A Parachute moded in the style of a yert Rik styly cracking idea Cheers
it will be coated inside with reflective sheets,
packs down to about 40 litre as seen in the green pack

Working on some lessons learnt I have gone with a Trangia 25 with a multi fuel optimus burner added to melt snow on arrival at camp also added the 4.5 litre cooking pot for big pasta disha and stews ,
Load of wooden cooking utensils
Flask with British Army thermal cover ,
Claus Olson bowls will be use to add portion control same for all ,

Wood Burner

I was lucky a while back and managed to do a trade for a kifaru folding wood burner ideal for the trip it will heat the shelter , melt snow and cook ,
The 1964 US Army mountain cookset is ideal for the job ,
Magic biscuits ( cosmetic wipes soaked in wax megga fire starter in any conditions )

Here it is with the cook set on top and a base fitted to stop it sinking into the snow ,

Group cook kit folded up ,

All packed up and loaded on a British Army sled

Theres a lot of gear there some mine some for group use , still food to be carried by others but the plan is starting to come together

Twodogs

 

[Man of Tanith]

looks a well thought out set up there Cliff
how many of you are going?

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

Brilliant Cliff thanks for taking the time to lay it all out. You are a lucky sod having a school hall to lay everything out in

Can i ask where you get your jumbo foot powder bottle from. ive only found the small ones at tamarack

 

[ex-member BareThrills]

oh and where did you get the US base layers?

 

[MartinK9]

Nice one mate

Must sort mine out sometime.

 

[nolightweight]

Good thread, mate. Thanks for taking the time.

 

[Johnnyboy1971]

Hot water bottle. I like toastie feet.
Walking poles especially if your towing a pulk.
Goggles in case its windy
Lip balm for nose and well erm lips.

Have you any idea of the total weight.

 

[rik_uk3]

Superb young man, nothing missing and nothing wasted by the looks of it

 

[Twodogs]

Thanks for the comments Gents .

Sam hopefully six .


Paul footpower I cant remember , Baselayer ebay .

John I have some shrek apple flaver lip salve and googles that I cant use with my glasses good point on the sticks mate if I need a hot water bottle with that sleeping bag I really need to go to some place hot .

Rik , Cheers the Mountain cookset had to go

 

[rik_uk3]

When is the trip? Will it be proper Arctic weather, sub zero stuff?

If so take plenty of

Makes a cracking strong brew, £1.59 for 80 bags at Tesco

 

[nolightweight]

Didn't see the folding bowl in there, chief, or is someone else taking one in their kit? Got to be handy for some tasks, especially as a group.

 

[Twodogs]

Rik , All been well it will be well below ow yes we will fit a box of that tea in some where just as a sign of repect ,


Neal , well spotted mate I have looked everwhere for my pesky folding bowl and cant find it ,,, K9 will have his even if I dont get another , Yep see your point about the carry I will look into that .

A bit of extra cordage wont harm either

Twodogs

 

[MartinK9]

Rik , All been well it will be well below ow yes we will fit a box of that tea in some where just as a sign of repect ,


Neal , well spotted mate I have looked everwhere for my pesky folding bowl and cant find it ,,, K9 will have his even if I dont get another , Yep see your point about the carry I will look into that .

A bit of extra cordage wont harm either

Twodogs

I've got the 5 and 10 litre ones mate as you know.

No room for tea, just Hot Lava Java

 

[Twodogs]

There alway tea with tiffin as you know

 

[nolightweight]

Headover/merino buff? Handy bits of kit.

 

[FCDisaster]

Hi Twodogs, on the goggle issue. I had a similar problem with having to wear glasses, Oakley do some that fit nicely over specs (http://www.amazon.co.uk/Oakley-Proven-Snow-Reflex-Blue/dp/B002A54PEU) got mine from the bay for around £30.

 

[Twodogs]

Cheers Chaps

 

[Wayland]

Looks like a good set up there mate.

I think I'd replace the MOD knife with an axe for the same weight but otherwise not much to add.

 

[Imagedude]

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.
Buffalo mitts were one of the best pieces of kit I took to Norway.

 

[Twodogs]

Wayland yep an axe may be going ,