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07-10-2012, 14:03
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Norway 2013 - The planning stages
Twodogs has already started a thread on the other side,
http://www.bushcraftuk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=97613 thought I'd do one here. Following a trip to the Nordmarka earlier this year: http://www.bushcraftliving.com/forum...ad.php?t=12512 Cliff and I discussed going back during the proper Winter roughly around this area: http://maps.google.co.uk/maps?hl=en&...04426&t=h&z=18 The numbers have been set at 6 and dates arranged. Here's my kit so far. I have some kit and pictures to add. As Cliff said, I like Military kit, plus I had a lot left over after I handed all mine in  Base Layer:  Aldi Merino Leggings Thermal Top Army Arctic Socks MidLayer:  Buffalo Shirt Army Balaclava, Army Headover Swedish Army Trapper Hat Belgium Army Seyntex Combat Trousers and British Army Braces Boot Liners Outer Layer:  Arktis DPM waterproof smock Ski Goggles Decorum Made Mittens and liners wool wristlets Army overwhites British Army Cold weather Boots Berghaus Yeti Gaiters Smock pockets: Pocket knife fire steel map in case compass Matches and lighters Whistle long life candle head torch Passport and plane tickets E111 and insurance details next of kin and medical information for all group members carried by all withlocal hospital information . notebook with pencils space blanket first aid kit and meds snacks (Snickers) small brush for snow removal cash phone Camera Mother-ship coat:  US Army M65 parka with two liners fitted coyote fur added and British Army over-white jacket as an extra windproof layer. Carried with the Mother-ship: British Army mittens inners and outers Base shelter in the evening layer:  Wooly Hat British Army thermal jacket British Army thermal over trousers British Army mukluks Spare clothes:  Thermal tops and bottoms Army socks Desert trousers Wash kit Foot Powder HH fleece Collaspable Bowl Sleeping System:  Jervens bag – Thermo Hunter British Army Arctic sleeping bag Exped 7 Mat Other:  British Army Snow shoes UCO Candle lantern with spare candles and reflectors Knife Folding saws Reflective Sheets and comms cord Flask with British Army thermal cover Magic biscuits Food:  Pasta Dried Onions Dried Mushrooms Stock cubes Tomato Paste Garlic paste Cheese in a tube Mixed Herbs Ghee Dehydrated Potato soups Filter Coffee All packed up: 
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07-10-2012, 14:05
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Re: Norway 2013 - The planning stages
Take it that where it shows one pair of socks/grots/gloves I have more.
 All the cooking equipment and group shelter is on Twodog's thread as he's carrying it. That isn't all of the food either, just a selection of group scoff - more being taken. Individual breakfasts are down to personal choice. Fresh food will be bought upon arrival. Regular meets with all participants have been arranged to ensure we all have the correct kit. I love the planning stages of these trips. Hope this gives someone here an insight too. Any questions please ask away.
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07-10-2012, 20:36
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Re: Norway 2013 - The planning stages
looked through the threads on the other side martin, you boys certainly dont do anything by halves!
hope you have a great time, safe trip and bring us loads of pics back. thanks for sharing chap. Adam.
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08-10-2012, 07:55
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Re: Norway 2013 - The planning stages
Nice one Martin, looking forward to your write up on this one.
Beware on the Xped mat, I went through 2 in 6 months the heat welds gave out on them.
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08-10-2012, 08:26
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Re: Norway 2013 - The planning stages
Have you managed to weigh any of the kit so far. I know your pulling it but still curious as to how much your taking.
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08-10-2012, 09:20
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Re: Norway 2013 - The planning stages
Cheers Gents,
As long as the batteries last, pics will be flowing. Thanks for the info on the exped, I'll keep my eye on it. Haven't weighed it yet, at a geusstimate around 45kg tops for a week including food isn't too bad. (warm Army Issue Kit isn't light  )
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08-10-2012, 12:08
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Re: Norway 2013 - The planning stages
Was just thinking about getting it all on a plane and the cost of doing so.
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08-10-2012, 12:34
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TBH mate, not too expensive. Haven't booked the tickets yet, that's next month. I recon in total, no more than 250 all in. |
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08-10-2012, 14:09
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Re: Norway 2013 - The planning stages
Damn thats good going.
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08-10-2012, 20:50
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Re: Norway 2013 - The planning stages
Good stuff Martin
Are you pulling or carrying?
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