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FJÄDERLÄTT: December 2012
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The first real snow of winter and ten below keeping it draped on the trees. Time for a first ski trip, a fire and coffee in the old pot. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). I can now be found at:. Thunder In The Night. Riding the Tractor Road - the gear post. Igloo camping - Part one - Construction time. Click image to buy on Amazon or here to visit the Smarter Backpacking book site. On Amazon in English. Click image to buy on Amazon or here to visit the Smarter Backpackiing book site. On Amazon in English!
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FJÄDERLÄTT: The 343 method
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3 for 3 is a super simple method to lighten up your gear. Use his method to take the quantum leap and you might actually not have to do anything else. The trick is to identify the heaviest objects in your gear and not strain the gnats until you are done managing those camels. The camels are almost always the "big 3":. Tent, tarp - divide by number of inhabitants! Sleeping bag/quilt sleeping pad). 3 for 3 example: Martin's gear in 2000 versus 2010. Tent: Haglöfs Twin Peak 1,6 kg (3,2 divided by 2). Sleepi...
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FJÄDERLÄTT: August 2014
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Brooks Range - gear reflections on stove and footwear. Here you will find some reflections on stove and shoes used during my 500 km summer hike, travelling solo through the Artic National Wildlife Refuge in Brooks Range, Alaska. More about the background here. Brief trip reports here. And gear reflections on the three big ones here. Brooks Range vacation - gear reflections; the 3 big ones. Some background on my 500 km solo hike in Brooks Range, Alaska can be found here. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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FJÄDERLÄTT: April 2014
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Brooks Range - Vacation plans. The Brooks Range of Alaska is one of the worlds few remaining huge wildernesses. It has been on my list since the mid 70s. Im beginning to feel that if I shall ever get around to doing a long walk among those un-named mountains, now is the time. So I am planning my summer vacation there. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Brooks Range - Vacation plans. I can now be found at:. Thunder In The Night. Riding the Tractor Road - the gear post. Igloo camping - Part one - Construction time.
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To tarp, or not to tarp?: Birch Quaich
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To tarp, or not to tarp? A digression into the merits of ultralight backpacking; or take care of the kilos and the grams will take care of themselves. View my complete profile. Tuesday, 4 October 2011. Just looking at some birch kuksa carving and wondering if I could do the same thing with a two handled version, like a Scottish Quaich. Quaich's were used to pass around and drink whisky, and a silver or pewter quaich is quite a common wedding present. Crafting a Classic Kuksa Cup. Kuksa of Oak Burl.
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To tarp, or not to tarp?: July 2012
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To tarp, or not to tarp? A digression into the merits of ultralight backpacking; or take care of the kilos and the grams will take care of themselves. View my complete profile. Monday, 16 July 2012. The gear list can be found here. Hopefully we'll be able to get up on to Kebnekaise Sydtoppen's 2106 meters above sea level. Fingers crossed the weather vane allows it! Location: Söderhamn, Sverige. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. My solution to non waterproof breathables.
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To tarp, or not to tarp?: January 2011
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To tarp, or not to tarp? A digression into the merits of ultralight backpacking; or take care of the kilos and the grams will take care of themselves. View my complete profile. Thursday, 27 January 2011. With much deliberation, then some more deliberation, I've settled on a SoloMid. I was pointed in that direction by a friend's comment here. Gossamer Gear's. I'm very happy with everything I've read about Mountain Laurel Designs. Shelter of choice on his Alaska-Yukon expedition which you can read about in...
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To tarp, or not to tarp?: December 2011
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To tarp, or not to tarp? A digression into the merits of ultralight backpacking; or take care of the kilos and the grams will take care of themselves. View my complete profile. Monday, 26 December 2011. I must have been a good boy this year. I opened up my stocking on Christmas Eve to find among other things, a Bushbuddy Ultra and I couldn't wait to try it out. So much so that I took it out on Christmas Day into the woods in Hälsingland and fired it up. Reviewing the Bushbuddy Ultra. If you are looking t...
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To tarp, or not to tarp?: Hilleberg Akto
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To tarp, or not to tarp? A digression into the merits of ultralight backpacking; or take care of the kilos and the grams will take care of themselves. View my complete profile. Wednesday, 25 May 2011. But not impossible. If I have to invest in one specific thing for comfort, I'll make it the tent. Who to order from? KG Jonsson Sport and Outdoor. KG Jonsson Sport Outdoor. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. My solution to non waterproof breathables. There and back again.
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To tarp, or not to tarp?: February 2012
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To tarp, or not to tarp? A digression into the merits of ultralight backpacking; or take care of the kilos and the grams will take care of themselves. View my complete profile. Wednesday, 1 February 2012. It wasn't too cold, just below freezing, and the open fire, hot tea and a warm meal made it more than comfortable. Just a few hours, and a walk back to the car in the dark, but it sure felt good to get out. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). There was an error in this gadget. There and back again.
