sweden

[adestu]

Evening all
my partner and I have booked ourselves to go the sweden next year in September to canoe camp with bushcraft skills thrown in.
it's a great opportunity and we're excited to say the least.
so my question is any advicr tips and kit you would recommend.

 

[forestwalker]

Were in Sweden? If you are going in e.g. Dalsland then you can expect fairly decent weather, but further north you can expect colder weather.

 

[Chris the Cat]

And rain...Obviously.
Take your warmer sleeping bags.
Sounds great!

C.

 

[Chris the Cat]

You have forestwalker on board.
Good job.

C.

 

[Paulm]

Take your furry hat and a paddle !!!

Cheers, Paul

 

[forestwalker]

September. Even in Dalsland/Värmlsnd expect temperatures down to 0C or so, further north, in particular towards the end of September you could get even lower temps. And as Chris said: plan for rain.

One suggestion is to follow your choosen region in one of the web weather services this year, that gves uou an idea what to expect next year (I like the Norwegian http://yr.no service, but smhi.se is pretty good too).

One advantage of September is that most peoples holidays are over, so there will be less people out and about. Unlrss you go in the northern parts of Sweden, when moose hunting starts first week of September (first week of October in the southern half), and thus gives you lots of hunters. No real danger to you, but expect slightly annoyed hunters when you mess up their plans by disturbing the game.

 

[adestu]

I think someone's brain is going to be picked alot.
I'll get more info on where we're going

 

[bobnewboy]

Take plenty of money! Or have good access to some. Really. Its not quite as bad as Norway, but.....

 

[forestwalker]

Food is bit more expensive t has n I'm the UK (examples: stripey bacon about SEK 10 for a 140g package, butter at SEK 40/kg, rolled oats for porridge about SEK 20/kg).



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[adestu]

It's a English company organising the trip.breakfast and dinner provide.just need to supply our own lunch

 

[bobnewboy]

It's a English company organising the trip.breakfast and dinner provide.just need to supply our own lunch

Sounds like it will be good then I love the place. I've been back and forth to Sweden on and off for 30 years, mainly Stockholm, Gustavsberg, Karlskrona etc for work, and my English colleagues usually mention the prices of things. But that is often eating out and drinks, so not really such an impact for a bushy trip!

 

[adestu]

Cheers
so any kit you wouldntr be without.canoes and that kit is provided

 

[bobnewboy]

Cheers
so any kit you wouldntr be without.canoes and that kit is provided

My work is mainly indoors, but warm layers, a decent hat, good waterproofs and a dry sack would be a good idea.

 

[adestu]

Cheers will do.its more the missus I want to make sure is all right

 

[Chris the Cat]

Make sure she is warm, good wool hat ( sleep in it if cold ) gloves, socks.
Energy bars for in-between meals.

C.

 

[adestu]

will do
were going to going to malingsbo-kloten reserve.

 

[andyn]

Ade
Your usual bushcraft gear for the UK autumn, early winter, will be sufficient pal.

Dry bags for all your gear, unless they are providing barrels. I'd still dry bag it anyway personally.

Also, being on the waters edge, remember a mosi net for the hammock, if you're using one, and some insect repellent for you and your clothing (non-DEET). A head net may be a good idea just in case too.

I'd also strongly suggest getting eco friendly washing products to help keep the water as clean as it currently is.

Jason will most likely be providing you a kit list, if not just ask him for one.

A.


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[adestu]

cheers andy
yep were going to get a couple dd hamocks with nets.getting them soon as if not in the tipi we'll be in them

 

[forestwalker]

Also, being on the waters edge, remember a mosi net for the hammock, if you're using one, and some insect repellent for you and your clothing (non-DEET). A head net may be a good idea just in case too.

Honestly, by September there should not be too many mosquitos out. Some, but the worst period is over. Still, at least for the night make sure to have a net (hammock, tent or one that will go under your tarp).

 

[adestu]

i think we'll go prepared