On Friday Fjällräven Classic will once again kick off from Nikkaloukta where more than 2000 participants will hike their way through the Kings trail (Kungsleden) towards Abisko.
Being part of a big trekking event like this is not only fun because you get to meet so many new friends. It is also fun because you can learn a lot from the other trekkers and volunteers. One thing I know many of the participants are talking about is the backpack and what to put in it.
A few weeks ago, I wrote about some packing tips from Johan Skullman. The one thing I try to adopt, is to divide your gear into “must have” items and “luxury” items. Value the must have items, both in weight and in purpose. All these things will be necessary for your safety. This is how light your backpack can be. Everything other than that will be luxury and it’s up to you how much you can carry. This is what I bring, luxury included!
Clothing:
Shell Jacket – Fjällräven Abisko Eco-Shell
Shell Trouser – Fjällräven Abisko Eco-Shell
Reinforcement Jacket – Fjällräven Abisko Padded Pullover
Trekking Trouser – Fjällräven Abisko Trekking Tights
Abisko Hybrid Shorts W
Wind jacket – Fjällräven Abisko Windbreaker Jacket
T-Shirt – Aclima LightWool Henley Shirt
Layer 1 – Aclima Lightwool Shirt
Layer 1 – Aclima Lightwool Longs
Underwear – Aclima Wool
Headwear – Aclima Beanie + Headover
Cap – Fjällräven Abisko Pack Cap
Gloves Thin – Hestra Ergo Grip Active
Food & other:
Stove – Primus Lite+
Knife – Mora Kniven Bushcraft Survival
Spoon – Primus Extendable Spoon
Cup – Kupilka 21
Drink – OutMeals Isotonic
Spices – Salt, pepper & chili
Extra energy – snacks
Back pack:
Fjällräven Abisko 65L W
Waterproof Packbag – Fjällräven 70L
Sleeping:
Tent – Abisko Light 1 + repair kit
Sleeping bag – Sarek W Three Seasons
Sleeping mat – Therm-a-Rest NeoAir All Season
Air pump – Therm-a-Rest Neoair Mini Pump
Footwear:
Boots – Hanwag Tatra Lady
Socks – 3 x Aclima Trekking Socks
Other:
Watch – Garmin Forerunner 920XT
Compass – Brunton Truearc 5
First Aid Kit
Mosquito repellent
Small bottle of soft soap
Toilet Bag
Headlamp – Petzl Tikka RXP
Eyewaer – Julbo Monterosa
Trekking Poles
Camera – Sony RX100m2
Water bottle – Nalgene, 0,5L
Water bottle – Nalgene, 0,5L
Rehydration – Resorb