Ski & pulk, week+

Category Price Weight
Shelter, sleep $0.00
6.02 kg
Clothes $0.00
4.69 kg
Footwear $0.00
1.83 kg
Water kit $0.00
4.98 kg
Food per day, 750 gr./4200 kcal. Increase after 2 weeks. $0.00
0.78 kg
Saftey, navigation, electronics $0.00
3.11 kg
Miscellaneous $0.00
2.52 kg
Ski and pulk $0.00
6 kg
Total $
29.93
kg
- oz
- lb
- g
- kg
Consumable 0.78 kg
Worn 6.32 kg
Base Weight 22.83 kg

XC Ski + pulk over Hardangervidda, week+. Version 1.

Notes • Weight pulled is effectively about 5 times easier on flat surface, than if I carried it in a backpack.

• Active gear must be modified so it can be used with mittens on. Example. All zips require 9 cm/3 inches of cord with a knot at the end.

• Food, per day. Fuel est. for ~2-3 weeks. Post: The oat mix was quite calorically dense at first, but once the days dragged on it became a welcome sight. Due to the high amount of oil and butter, it didn't need much water. Could use better packaging, but was ok. Due to inadequate choices in active gear, unstable boiling platform, unskilled resting routines, I ended up falling short of daily calories, and often substituted with easy choices, chocolate and crackers. !!!!!

Trip report Monday 17 Jan. 2022 Started from Ustaoset 20:30. My bag was close to the limit of what I'll bring on trains/buss.

- Shelter, sleep
  Price Weight qty
- Hilleberg Akto One man tent, slight modification for a quicker setup. Post: The inner guyline mod will be revised due to possibly causing abrasion. I never used the inner tent, because of space issues. $0.00
  1
  kg
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  - lb
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  - kg
  1
- Mountainlaureldesigns 28° Spirit Quilt -6°C T. lim. Post: Combined the 10c sleep bag, it was adequate in -10c $0.00
  0.7
  kg
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mountainlaureldesigns FKT quilt 3°C T. lim. Post: Used with sleeping bag once, but I wouldn't bring it unless I had a better sleeping bag. $0.00
  0.5
  kg
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- McKinley 10°c sleeping bag 10°C T. lim. Post: as a liner, it worked fine. Added benefit of being to zip in sleep gear. $0.00
  0.65
  kg
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Snow stakes 50 cm Long, with 30c cord and small carabiner. Post: both 30 and 50 worked well in icy snow conditions. $0.00
  78
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  - g
  - kg
  5
- Snow stakes 30 cm Short, with 30c cord and small carabiner $0.00
  63
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  5
- Short length, medium foam pad Extra foam if main one punctures. Post: invaluable as a knee pad or changing shoes. Probably on the light weight side if main had a puncture. $0.00
  130
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Exped chair kit Kit's durable fabric function as puncture protection. Post: The best gear for all inside tent related tasks. Con is weight/space in pack and tent. $0.00
  0.5
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  - kg
  1
- Exped downmat UL M R rating 7.1/-30°C Post: sew the storage bag $0.00
  0.5
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  - kg
  1
- Thick socks Wool Post: very comfortable, but bulky $0.00
  145
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Ventilation tube Compresses down small like a slim Jim. 1.5 meters. Post: too fiddly to even try at the end of a long day. Disposed it after trip. $0.00
  0.23
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Exped inflation dry bag Can also be used as drybag for boots. Post: add a proper cord for the $0.00
  65
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tent pole 10 mm Post: wind was so high it was impossible to stand, but the tent and poles held worked flawlessly. $0.00
  0.25
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  - kg
  2
- Nalgene bottle 0.5 L, pee bottle, wide opening $0.00
  87
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  - kg
  1
- Ear plugs Post: feels cheap, perhaps there's a better option $0.00
  0
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  - kg
  1
- Moisturiser Turns wrinkly toes into baby toes over night. $0.00
  110
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  - kg
  1
- Brush Stiff brush for ridding snow from boots and tent frost. Post: didn't use it on the tent $0.00
  200
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  
  6.02 kg
  
  26
- Clothes
  Price Weight qty
- Long jons Heavy, wool. Post: Never used them. $0.00
  0.32
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Shirt Heavy, wool $0.00
  0.34
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sweater Heavy, wool Post: The Icelander sweater is, as always, gold $0.00
  0.8
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Long jons Light, wool Post: these and the sweater stayed on me 24/7. Possibly a mistake for sleeping, but I was too tired / cramped. $0.00
  0.16
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Shirt Light, wool $0.00
  0
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  - kg
  1
- Down jacket UL Post: too thin to keep me warm in camp, too small to put over my anorakk, but better than nothing. $0.00
  0.38
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  - kg
  1
- Anorak Cotton. Deep hood with fur edges. Post: fine during the day. After a long day, it froze from all the body and raise in temperatures. Throat and front pocket zip need cord. Forgot. In the morning, it was like putting on a tight jacket made of frozen cardboard, and finally aluminium. Non the less, it still did its job of protecting against wind. $0.00
  0.74
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Mitten shells Long cuffs, including secure cord. Post: like the anorakk, this was made from tightly woven cotton. Same procedure, except it was sometimes impossible to move fingers. Inadequate. The myog saftey cord need something much more robust. $0.00
  0.15
  kg
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  - kg
  1
- Mitten liner Synthetic or wool Post: wool, worked. Slightly longer cuffs next time. $0.00
  0.1
  kg
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  - kg
  1
- Beanie Lightweight, synthetic $0.00
  0.05
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Glove liner Thin, wool. Optionally, without fingertips Post: great gear, except fingers sometimes froze painfully. !!! need fix $0.00
  36
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  - kg
  1
- Wind pants Heavy duty, synthetic insulation Post: No noticeable issues. The internal gaiters were great $0.00
  0.97
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Jogging pants Lightweight, for calm days or pre- and post- expedition. Post: didn't bring, based on advice. I found no need for it $0.00
  217
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  - kg
  1
- Boxer Synthetic Post: No issues, but I'll try wool ned time. $0.00
  67
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  - kg
  1
- Neck gaiter Wool, short. $0.00
  34
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Ski goggles Visibility in high wind/snow Post: the cheep goggles were useless after a day, due to lense fog/moisture? Need investigation. $0.00
  95
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  - kg
  1
- Yellow sun glass' Visibility in whiteout Post: didn't use, too fiddly. $0.00
  33
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  - kg
  1
- Wind hat Russian-/trappers hat, with fur edge. Post: perfect camp and sleepi gear. Too warm during marching. $0.00
  206
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  
  4.69 kg
  
  18
- Footwear
  Price Weight qty
- Alfa BCm Advance / Skarvet Advance GTX Ski boot, pair Post: No quality issues. Warm and roomy toe box, but I'll scale down in size or add a sock next time. It was big for its size. $0.00
  1.43
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Liner Thin wool $0.00
  45
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Socks 3 pairs, wool Post: I used liner plus one extra, but should've used an extra sock for performance. ? $0.00
  80
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  - kg
  3
- VBL Vapor barrier liner, durable, medium-sized, plastic bags $0.00
  27
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  - lb
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  - kg
  2
- Camp shoes Plastic bag, with a sole inside, glued with poxy Post: Never used, because camp gear was too fiddly. $0.00
  56
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  
  1.83 kg
  
  8
- Water kit
  Price Weight qty
- XKG EX Cooker, primarily for melting water. Post: No better water cooker. I need to make a stable platform $0.00
  0.35
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Large casserole 2L aluminium Post: Needed 2 boils to melt sufficient water for all my 3 cans + dinner. On the other hand, I appreciate the packed size $0.00
  0.27
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Small casserole 0.4L aluminium Post: Adequate. It could need a insulation of some sort to contain the heat. $0.00
  0.1
  kg
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  - kg
  1
- Spoon Long handle $0.00
  20
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  - kg
  1
- Handle plyer For pots Post: worked well, but arguably superfluous with the tool $0.00
  48
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  - kg
  1
- Wind and heat screen Lid, walls and bottom shell made out of aluminium. Post: bottom was unstable and the whole thing crash. Lid worked, but pack size too big. Need a redesigned aimed at rigidity and packable. Added feature of drying clothes? $0.00
  0.1
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  - kg
  1
- Casserole lid Aluminium, normal, flat $0.00
  75
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  - kg
  1
- Fire starting kit Carbon rod and lighter Post: Solid $0.00
  48
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fuel funnel $0.00
  6
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Thermos 1 L Post: lid froze. Need a (welded-on?) handle to pry it up next time. I don't trust the technical push mechanism. $0.00
  0.6
  kg
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Nalgene 1 L + insulation w/ lid Post: the 2 way opening were great in theory, as multiple opening when it freeze shut. In reality one of them were so poorly designed it trickle leaked when I stored it upside down. $0.00
  0.24
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fuel bottle 1 L. Post: I noticed a small leak. Need investigated!!!!! $0.00
  0.15
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  - kg
  1
- Appropriate petrol 2.8 L Post: almost used 0.8L over 4 evenings/mornings $0.00
  2.8
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  - kg
  1
- Optional Alcohol fuel 0.15L. To preheat the burner without making a mess. Normally used in alcohol burners. Post: Didn't work to ignite it. Not sure why. Perhaps too cold. $0.00
  160
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  - kg
  1
- Foldable cup Small $0.00
  26
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  
  4.98 kg
  
  15
- Food per day, 750 gr./4200 kcal. Increase after 2 weeks.
  Price Weight qty
- Breakfast/lunch Oatmealmix 900 kcal. Oats mixed with sugar, drymilk, and oil (not olive oil) $0.00
  0.75
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Salt 20 gr. Sodium added to water. $0.00
  0
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  - kg
  1
- Lunch 1900 kcal. Trailmix 70gr, chocolate 200gr, oatmix^, sugar $0.00
  0
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  - kg
  1
- Dinner 1400 kcal. Meat, fat, and mashed potatoes $0.00
  0
  g
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  - kg
  1
- Vitamins Double dose Post: didn't bring any, test trip was too short anyway. $0.00
  0
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  - kg
  1
- Coffee Not included in weight. Post: brought too much. Container could be better. $0.00
  1
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Beer Mandatory, not included in weight. $0.00
  5
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  6
- $0.00
  
  0.78 kg
  
  12
- Saftey, navigation, electronics
  Price Weight qty
- Rab Wind sack Post: Used it only twice, because repacking down and setting it up properly was a chore. Once it was up, it worked ok. Need better setup and packing routine. Also need some way to secure it. $0.00
  0.36
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Shovel Post: I dug a snow cave with it, and the ability to turn it into a hoe was neat. At 30$, I could never trust it fully. Next time, I might buy a snow saw for quick roof construction. $0.00
  0.63
  kg
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  - kg
  1
- Anker battery 28k mha Large $0.00
  0.58
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- 10k mha Small $0.00
  0.18
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- El. cables Garmin, USB c, USB micro $0.00
  51
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  - kg
  1
- Nite core headlamp Head torch Post: impressive for its size. Used heavily and charged every night. $0.00
  54
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  0
  g
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  - lb
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  - kg
  1
- GPS watch Garmin Fenix 6 Sapphire Post: dependable, if only a bit slow to pull up maps. You require a doctorate to adjust all the settings. $0.00
  85
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  - kg
  1
- ABC watch Casino PRG 330 Post: died after one day of cold temperatures. $0.00
  50
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Map & compass With map case and long neck cord. Post: too fiddly to operate when active gear was so poor. $0.00
  116
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Backups Small. Torch, compass, quilt strap, razorblade, lighter, vbl, plastic buckle. Post: Used the tiny backup torch as a tent torch all night, and battery was crazy good in the cold. $0.00
  100
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  - kg
  1
- Knife Post: dependable Mora $0.00
  0.11
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Earphones/pods Optional $0.00
  27
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  - kg
  1
- Book and notbook w/pencil $0.00
  576
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Phone Xcover 4s $0.00
  190
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  
  3.11 kg
  
  15
- Miscellaneous
  Price Weight qty
- Guy lines 2x extra Post: didn't use, even though I should've. Need an easier way, that is ready to go, and appropriately stored. $0.00
  24
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tent fly clips Post: Never used, same as above. $0.00
  60
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Big dry bag 65L sea to summit. Post: robust during first outing, but time will tell. $0.00
  0.25
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Medium dry bag 10-40L for food, sleeping bags, evening gear Post: I'll probably get a light weight 50 L, possibly with a see through plastic on one side. $0.00
  60
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  3
- Small dry bag 3 L, for minor items $0.00
  25
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Rough dry bag For fuel transport, hardy material. Post: The clip system failed momentarily in cold weather. PS, make sure to test new bag clips in the freezer at home. $0.00
  100
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  - kg
  1
- Carabiners 6x small, 2 large, Post: small ones are too fiddly with mittens $0.00
  40
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  9
- Xkg EX Repair kit $0.00
  108
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Vaseline gel and comptede/luko tape Mitigate friction of feet $0.00
  35
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Tea lights 5x Post: May it be a light to you in dark places when all other lights go out. $0.00
  16
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  - g
  - kg
  5
- Tooth brush and paste $0.00
  20
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Toilet paper and antibacterial gel Post: Just a shitty comment here, but works when you don't want to freeze your ass off in high winds. Every morning, after breakfast kick-start the stomach into gear, and everything is packed except the tent, take a shit inside the tent's cold ditch. $0.00
  78
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Exped downmat repair kit $0.00
  15
  g
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Gorilla pe Post: once it's on, it stays on, just don't expect to fit it on when it's cold. $0.00
  123
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Extra cord 3m Post: Some of the 3mm Hilleberg guylines knots I made came off, knots require heat. Paracord worked as pulk rope, never failed, but that rope needs to be stronger due to all the beating. Cheap "plasticy" hardware rope failed. $0.00
  40
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  - kg
  1
- Plastic bags 4x medium, 4 bread bags Post: didn't need snow anchoring $0.00
  150
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Daypack 25 L., for daily lunch, water, layer $0.00
  650
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Sowing kit Very small $0.00
  13
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Welding plyers Tool, can double up as a handle/cooking plyer. $0.00
  170
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Microfiber cloth $0.00
  42
  g
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  
  2.52 kg
  
  34
- Ski and pulk
  Price Weight qty
- Åsnes Amundsen Pair with NNN BC binding Post: Skiis were good. Steel edges were mandatory when 80% of conditions were icy snow. While crossing lakes in high wind, I could tilt my ankles to the side and "skate". The bindings froze shut and I spent a long time jacking a knife, wiggling the manual lock, and even breathing into it for a good 30/45 min. Not sure what the cause or solution is. $0.00
  2.4
  kg
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Swix ski poles Pair, Aluminium Post: Happy I didn't use carbon poles due to my low skiing skills. $0.00
  0.46
  kg
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Paris expedition pulk Pluss strap system to contain luggage. Post: overall great performance, but needs work. It's horrible downhill, because its life goal is to hit your ankles with as much force as a shopping cart can muster. My lacking skiing skills and poorly fitted shoes contributed. $0.00
  2.5
  kg
  - oz
  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- Fjellpulken Ekspedisjon Harness for pulling pulk. Post: great. With a 65 L drybag, and some straps, I had a backpack. $0.00
  0.5
  kg
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  - g
  - kg
  1
- Rope For pulling. ~4m + knots. Post: Require durable rope. Reworked knots. Heated. $0.00
  0.14
  kg
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  - lb
  - g
  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  0
  kg
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  - lb
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  - kg
  1
- $0.00
  
  6 kg
  
  6

Ski & pulk, week+

Shelter, sleep

Clothes

Footwear

Water kit

Food per day, 750 gr./4200 kcal. Increase after 2 weeks.

Saftey, navigation, electronics

Miscellaneous

Ski and pulk