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The big three, my kitchen and rain gear ... what is on my packing list Preparing for my upcoming Swedish Lapland hike in two weeks time I decided to go on a "test camp" to help me decide what to pack and what not should be placed on my packing list. I specifically want to …
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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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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 Oxford Dictionary of English quick and dirty definition: makeshift; done or produced hastily: a quick and dirty synopsis of their work Most of you already know that I prefer hiking in Sweden rather than in Denmark. I have my reasons. In Sweden, Finland and Norway The Right of Public Access "Allemansrätt", or Outdoor Access …
Started at Klintholm Harbour, then hiked to Møns Klint following the beach and coastline. Hiked back in the direction where I started via forest trails first, some road walking and then the beach again stopping at Mandemarke Haver where I camped for the night. Next morning it was a short 3.8 km back to the …
Some people laughed at me in my rain skirt and trekking umbrella asking what I had on under my kilt etc. But I also heard some comments behind me like "he's the smart one you know, he's not cooking/sweating under that umbrella like we are in these rain pants and rain jackets".
A couple of things changed since my remarks on my blog from March 18th 2017. I didn't pack my Tarptent Notch after all and I took my Zpacks Duplex instead. Just love that tent. The route that I had planned to take I changed underway as well including the sites where I planned to overnight. …
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total base weight 6.9 kg total pack weight 9.5 kg total distance 24.1 km packing list photos on Flickr I had hiked in this area in March this year with a group. This time I hiked an alternate and varied route solo. I was also lucky with the weather this time with little rain. I …
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total base weight 6.4 kg total pack weight 9.6 kg total distance 23.2 km packing list photos on Flickr I decided to discover an area closer to home on this adventure as I normally travel to Sweden for most of my hiking needs. In Denmark one is restricted as to where one will camp. You are …
total base weight 5 kg total pack weight 7.2 kg packing list Photos on Flickr Day 1 - Friday September 23rd 2016 Elmelunde to Mandemarke Haver 13 km After 1½ hour drive from Copenhagen down to the island of Møn, I parked my car in the parking area in front of the school at Elmelunde. …
74 km trail along the Danish-German border total base weight 6.4 kg total pack weight 10.4 kg Photos on Flickr My kit weighed more than I normally carry. This was because the hike stretched over 4 days and I had food packed for the whole period. Consumables packed including water and fuel 4 kg. This …
Pack weight 6.9kg Photos on Flickr Thursday June 23rd 2016 Faldsled Harbour, Fyn, Denmark 9am - I'm ready for the day's 25km. Already at the start I meet several hikers that I know and have hiked with throughout the year. It can only be a great day! We walk to Østrupgaard where we take a …
Photos on Flickr Friday June 3rd 2016 4pm - We start at the parking area at Østre Søbad south of Silkeborg and hike 6km to Korsdalhuspladsen in the middle of Silkeborg north forest where I camped last month as well. This is a really neat spot. The day temps are around 27 degrees Celsius and …
Pack weight 8.7kg Photos on Flickr Thursday May 5th 2016 Start at Ry train station 4pm. I have been looking forward to this trip for some time now. I have been busting to try out my new Cumulus Quilt 250. With the night temperatures between 5 to 10 degrees Celsius, it was a perfect time …
