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I live in Scandinavia where there are considerable differences in daylight length all depending on where my location is. When I'm on my treks in northern Sweden in the late summer months, I experience only a few hours of darkness. In June the sun does not set at all and in January there is darkness …
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Over the years I have fine-tuned my first aid and repair kits to suit my needs. At first and for many years I packed separate kits. The last six months or so both kits have transformed into one. I found that by reducing the kits into one that it is easier for me to locate …
How I reduced my pack weight If your pack weight is not important to you and shaving the grams is of no interest then maybe you should close this article now. But if you genuinely want to learn how I pack lighter, then read on ... I often receive e-mails about gear preferences, what I …
I published my official packing list on August 5th 2018. In this article I'll go down my list and omit the items where I don't feel the need to discuss and I'll talk about the ones that either were not used or worked well for me. Altra Lone Peak 3.5 shoes 632gInjinji Trail Midweight Mini …
Continue reading "Post Hike Gear Review: Kungsleden August 2018"
Thursday August 9th 2018 I had to get to Malmö Central Station by 12:04 pm to catch my train to Stockholm, so I found a train from Copenhagen Central Station that departed in good time so I could meet my train. There was time to spare in Malmö so I sat at a café and …
Continue reading "Day 1: Abisko to Kårsavagge 14 km Kungsleden – The King’s Trail August 2018"
Base weight 5.9 kg - Pack weight 10 kg - Skin out weight 12.5 kg Pack weight includes food and fuel and consumables but no water. This weekend I finally finished my packing list for my upcoming Kungsleden hike which starts on Friday August 10th in Abisko. GEAR WORN (not part of base weight): Altra …
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All of a sudden my feet gave way under me and I went straight over falling on my chest and knees while placing my left arm out to catch my fall. I managed to hurt my knees, especially the left one and cut up my left hand pretty badly. See my photos on Facebook and Flickr …
