Norway 2026

  •   Category Weight
  • Pack & Shelter
    2138.8 g
  • Sleep System
    1303.5 g
  • Clothing (worn)
    1329 g
  • Clothing (packed)
    1192.5 g
  • Cooking & Water
    489 g
  • First Aid & Repair Kit
    113.4 g
  • Hygiene & Miscellaneous
    187 g
  • Electronics
    829.6 g
  • Food & Water
    5048.1 g
  • Camera
    1920 g
  • Total 14550.9
    g
    • oz
    • lb
    • g
    • kg
  • Consumable 5005.6 g
  • Worn 1374.7 g
  • Base Weight 8170.6 g

Location: Lofoten Islands (Late June/Early July) & Jotunheimen, Norway (Mid/Late August)

Trip Details

  • Lofoten Route: 5-day hike (Å to Fredvang kryss). AllTrails Route
  • Jotunheimen Route: 6-day Historic Route (~10–22km per day). AllTrails Route
  • Terrain: Above the tree line, rocky, high wind potential, possible leftover snow patches. Coastal beaches on Lofoten.

Climate & Environment

Jotunheimen (Mid/Late August)

  • Day: 4°C to 12°C
  • Night: -2°C to 5°C (High probability of frost at 1,400m+ after August 20th)
  • Conditions: Above the tree line with high exposure. Expect "Autumn transition" weather: frequent rain, sleet potential, and heavy mist.
  • Wind: Sustained alpine winds; gusts can exceed 60 km/h on ridges.

Lofoten (Late June/Early July)

  • Day: 9°C to 16°C
  • Night: 5°C to 10°C (down to min. of 2-3°C on 1 night I camp higher if I am extremely unlucky)
  • Conditions: Constant daylight (no headlamp needed), high moisture/salt spray.
  • Wind: Coastal exposure; gusts of 60–80 km/h are common even at established sites.

Hiking Style & Strategy

I am an efficient hiker who prefers a "fast start, slow finish" approach.

  • Morning/Day: Quick cold breakfast (salami/bars) and minimal breaks. I filter water and eat trail mix on the go.
  • Evening: I arrive at camp early and spend several hours setting up, cooking, and reading.
  • Sleep: I am a very warm sleeper. I use a -1°C (30°F) quilt and rely on my fleece or puffy if temperatures drop below freezing.

Lofoten Variations

Based on my 2025 experience (where I was warm in a T-shirt + Rain Jacket), I plan the following weight savings for the Lofoten hike:

  • Gear Drops: Ditch the Puffy and NU20 Headlamp (-280g).
  • Consumables: Ditch 1x Adventure Food, 4x SaltStick Caps, 10ml Olive Oil, 1x Trail Mix, 1x Salami Sticks, and 2x Raw Bite Bars (-615.9g in food; -12g in trash weight).

Luxury Items

  • Kindle: I read 1.5 to 3h every night & up to 1h during the day. To preserve battery and avoid bringing a larger power bank I would like to avoid using the Kindle App on my Phone instead. Reading on the kindle is a high mental boost for me.
  • Camera Setup: Testing a cinematic filming style. Open to tripod recommendations (>130cm) that are lighter. May ditch the whole camera setup if I do not like it after Lofoten (or for both trips if I get the chance to evaluate the idea over 1-2 weekend trips before)
  • Camp Shoes: Against the ultralight mindset but I really enjoyed having camp shoes this year during my hike on Lofoten Island for quick pee breaks in the night or getting my feet outside of the trail runners (to e.g. let them dry a little bit) at camp. I also spend quite some time at camp.

Questions & Notes

Shelter & Setup Concerns

  1. Tent Choice: Is the X-Dome 1+ unnecessary? I fear condensation and setup issues in rocky Jotunheimen and want peace of mind for these "bucket list" trips. I previously used a Decathlon 2P UL trekking pole tent (double-wall) on Lofoten, but wind shifts pulled out my stakes and I am worried about a repeat performance in Jotunheimen's exposed terrain.
  2. Skill Progression: I am considering switching to a Bonfus Duos or Durston X-Mid Pro 1 for shorter trips to learn DCF care and site selection without compromising these longer expeditions. Thoughts?
  3. Groundsheet: Is a footprint worth the weight for condensation management and pad protection on sharp Jotunheimen rocks? Should I swap for a lighter alternative? Or just carry a 1/8" foam pad?

Logistics & Footwear

  1. Nutrition: I’ve planned for 3,100 kcal/day. Given my high burn rate (I started bonking on 2k kcal last year), is this sufficient for this terrain?
  2. Sleep Pad: I use a NEMO Tensor All-Season LW because I’m 183cm and can't sleep on narrow pads. CCF (foam) feels too cold/bulky for this trip as I would have to stack at least a UL15 and UL15+ pad for the required R-Value.

Legend

  • No Star: Owned but weight is estimated (manufacturer spec).
  • Red Star: Owned and verified weight.
  • Yellow Star: Not yet owned (manufacturer spec).