Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
PERSONAL HIKING-EQUIPMENT
CHECKLIST
Summer
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Sturdy hiking boots; if you're heading to Svalbard, knee-high rubber hiking boots
are recommended
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A high-quality sleeping bag - even in summer, the weather can turn nasty at short
notice
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Warmclothing,includingajacket,jersey(sweater)oranorak(windbreaker)thatcan
be added or removed, even in summer
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A bed sheet - most huts charge extra for bedlinen
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A sturdy but lightweight tent
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Mosquito repellent
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Alightweight stove
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Airline-style sleeping mask for light-filled Norwegian summer nights
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Membership of Den Norske Turistforening (DNT;
Click here
)
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Good topographical maps (
Click here
)
Winter
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Warm boots (ideally with a thick insulation of wool) big enough to wear double
socks and to move your toes inside
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At least one long underwear top and bottom (not cotton, but preferably underwear
made of polypropylene)
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Multiplepairsoflightsynthetic(polypropylene)socksandheavywoolsocks(again,
not cotton)
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Flannel or polypropylene shirts
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Trousers for walking, preferably made from breathing waterproof (and windproof)
material such as Gore-Tex
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Fleece sweater
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Windproof and waterproof jacket with hood and big enough to let you wear a lot of
clothes underneath
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One knitted, fur or fleece hat (such as a balaclava) to protect your face and another
windproof one to cover your head and ears
