lightweight backpacking – ultralightbackpacking
Mølleådalen (Mill Stream Valley) is part of a large branched valley system between Roskilde Fjord and Øresund (the Sound between Denmark & Sweden). The valley was once the most important industrial area in Denmark and for centuries water was utilized here to drive the mills. A quick and dirty overnighter testing the Borah Gear 7x9 …
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I use my trekking poles for not only in aiding walking but also for supporting my shelters. Therefore my poles need to be both robust and lightweight. Trekking poles give you more stability on the trail, providing an upper body workout, and take pressure off your knees and back. One of the main reasons that …
The Skjoldunge Trails are natural hiking trails that all pass through Gammel Lejre, where they continue to Hvalsø, Roskilde, Gevninge and Osted. Stretching over 40 km, they traverse impressive natural and historical landscapes. Skjoldungerne is, according to legend, the name of the first Danish royal dynasty, which is said to descent from King Skjold, it's …
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My TOTAL PACK WEIGHT for this hike was 7.6 KG including water, food, fuel and photography equipment. It even included a Helinox ground chair. I was going to use my Borah Gear 7x9 Ultralight tarp & Borah Gear ultralight cuben bivy sack which I carried all day and is in this pack. However, my plans …
The Bohusleden trail consists of 27 stages, which offers over 350 km of scenic and varied walking. It stretches from Lindome in the south to Strömstad in the north. Thursday May 30, 2019 Continuing my section hike of the trail, I travelled this time by car from Copenhagen to Lund, where I picked up my …
Genarp to Snogeholm to Genarp - 55 km in 24 hours Saturday May 18th 2019 Leaving home at 07:20 am I drove my car through the tunnel under the Øresund sound and then over the bridge between Denmark and Sweden. At 8:15 am I arrived at Genarp where I continued to drive through town until …
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I was supposed to display this new piece of gear at the Danish Outdoor Festival in the last weekend April 2019, but I never got a chance to attach the guy lines and line locks to the tarp so it never came up. However, in mid May 2019 I found some time and fixed the …
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The Injinji trail midweight mini crew toe socks in combination with the Altra Lone Peak 3.5 trail shoes are the best remedy that I have ever tried for toe blisters and overheated feet. My toe socks weigh 55 grams while my Altras weigh in at 632 grams for a pair in size 44 EU. This …
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