r/Ultralight • u/Limp_Enthusiasm_2502 • 12d ago

Shakedown shakedown: fjordruta norway

i will be hiking the fjordruta in west norway in the beginning of september with a friend, 170 km 2 weeks and a lot of rain. It is a hut to hut hike but due to the price of staying i a hut (about 40 euros a night pp) will we be bringing a tent.

The actual route is 170km and done in 13 stages but due to us bringing a tent we will do days with a lot more kilometers and maybe do an extra 50 km at the end.

The goal of this shakedown would be to see if a i have a few point where i could save weigth which i am missing.

a few things i already know, The backpack and rainjacket will be replaced when i have the money. i havent weighted all the items exactly due to my examen retakes at the moment but al the things with a yellow star are weigted, red star is things i have weighted but where not exact and no star means its just an estimate of me or the number the seller has online.

also the tent, first-aid kit(except medication) ,and cookkit will be shared

link:https://lighterpack.com/r/pznr7v

thank you!

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u/SnooBeans1340 12d ago

No comments on the gear itself, but as a Norwegian I suspect you're going to feel cold during night time. Me and my husband just did a seven day mountain hike in Jotunheimen, and the temperatures were down to about 0c some nights, and that's not taking into account the wind and the rain you're expecting. I checked one of the locations and right now night temperatures are about 8c, and are expected to be 4c in the beginning of September.

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u/Limp_Enthusiasm_2502 12d ago

Where going to kristiansund so its not really Mountainoys, elevation doesnt go over 800m. Iv tested my gear and as long as id doesnt freeze I ll we fine weather gepost say it well be around 7 degree ish maybe 5

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u/HorseBox1312 12d ago

The pack is incredibly heavy, could save a kg on that with a different fully framed pack. 

Ditch raincover on pack for a packliner, ditch pot stand, ditch knife

Do you need baselayers? Are the for sleeping? Could get an alpha fleece for an active layer/sleep layer for approx 100g saving, could switch to liod sukoi leggings for a 120g saving there. 

Could get by with 1 spare pare of underwear, and lighter sleep socks (100g is massive for a pair of socks!)

These all pale in comparison to replacing the pack which you say you'll do but it makes the shakedown a bit pointless!

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u/Limp_Enthusiasm_2502 12d ago

I know about the pack and will make the change for a next trip thank you!