So what kind of equipment do I (we) use when I am (we are) out in the wilderness? The list below is quite detailed, but not to the very last thing but close to it ...
| Hike: | 1994 | 1995 | 1999 | 2000 |
| General | ||||
| Tent |
Hilleberg Keron 3 3 persons |
Hilleberg Keron 3 3 persons |
Hilleberg Staika 2 persons |
Hilleberg Keron 3 3 persons |
| Sleeping Bag |
Haglöfs Flash Down Sleeping Bag Comfort temp.: -8 C |
Haglöfs Flash Down Sleeping Bag Comfort temp.: -8 C |
Haglöfs Flash Down Sleeping Bag Comfort temp.: -8 C |
Haglöfs Flash Down Sleeping Bag Comfort temp.: -8 C |
| Sleeping Mattress |
Haglöfs Thick 13 mm |
Haglöfs Thick 13 mm |
Haglöfs Thick 13 mm |
Therm-A-Rest GuideLite |
| Rucksack | Karrimor Jaguar S65 Volume: 65l |
Karrimor Jaguar S65 Volume: 65l |
Bergans Viking II Volume: 90l |
Bergans Viking II Volume: 90l |
| Wandering Staff | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Clothing | ||||
| Shell, Jacket | Berghaus Gemini GoreTex |
Berghaus Gemini GoreTex |
The
North Face Mountain Guide GoreTex |
The
North Face Mountain Guide GoreTex |
| Shell, Pants | Berghaus GoreTex |
Berghaus GoreTex |
Berghaus GoreTex |
Berghaus GoreTex |
| Jacket | Berghaus PolarTec Fleece |
Berghaus PolarTec Fleece |
The
North Face Sentinel GoreWindStopper |
The
North Face Sentinel GoreWindStopper |
| Pants | Swedish Army M59 |
Swedish Army M59 |
Swedish Army M59 |
Tierra Sarek Combi QuickDry |
| Underwear, Top |
Patagonia Long sleeve Mid weight |
Patagonia Long sleeve Mid weight |
Patagonia 2x Long sleeve Mid weight |
Patagonia 2x Long sleeve Mid weight |
| Underwear, Pants |
Long underpants | Long underpants | Patagonia Long underpants Mid weight |
Patagonia Long underpants Mid weight |
| Shirts | 1 T-shirt 1 Flannel shirt |
1 T-shirt 1 Flannel shirt |
1 T-shirt 1 T-neck shirt |
1 T-shirt 1 T-neck shirt |
| Underpants | 3 pairs | 3 pairs | 4 pairs | 3 pairs |
| Socks, thin | 2 pairs | 2 pairs | 4 pairs | 3 pairs |
| Socks, thick | 2 pairs | 2 pairs | 2 pairs | 2 pairs |
| Gloves | Leather |
Leather |
The
North Face GoreWindstopper |
The
North Face GoreWindstopper |
| Cap/Hat | Wool | Wool | Wool | Fleece |
| Bandana | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Boots | Tretron Sarek Rubber-boots |
Tretron Sarek Rubber-boots |
Forza Leather |
Meindl Taiga Leather & GoreTex |
| Boot-care Kit | - | - | Lundhags Nikwax Waterproofing wax |
Lundhags Nikwax Waterproofing wax |
| Shoes | Gym shoes | Gym shoes | Gym shoes | Teva Terra F199 |
| Foods etc. | ||||
| Kitchen | Trianga 3 | Trianga 3 | Trianga 3 | Trianga 3 |
| Fuel | 2l | 2l | 2l | 2l |
| Kitchen utensils | Sponge Washing-up liquid Matches (plenty) |
Sponge Washing-up liquid Matches (plenty) |
Sponge Washing-up liquid Matches (plenty) |
Sponge Washing-up liquid Matches (plenty) |
| Cutlery etc. | 1 spoon Kåsa |
1 spoon Kåsa |
1 spoon Kåsa |
1 spoon Kåsa |
| Water bottle | 1l | 1l | 0.75l | 0.75l + 1.5l PET-Bottle |
| Thermos | - | - | 1l Steel unbreakable |
1l Steel unbreakable |
| Food, Dinners | Blå Band Freeze dried |
Blå Band + WildLife |
Blå Band
+ WildLife Freeze dried Rice Cakes |
WildLife |
| Food, Lunch | ? | Noodle soup Rose-hip cream Crispbread |
Noodle soup Crispbread Sandwich-spread |
Noodle soup Crispbread Sandwich-spread |
| Food, Breakfast | Gruel Bread Sandwich-spread |
Gruel Bread Sandwich-spread |
Gruel Bread Sandwich-spread |
Gruel/Rose-hip
cream Bread Sandwich-spread |
| Dessert | Fruit Soup | Fruit Soup | Fruit Soup | - |
| Snacks | Digestive Biscuits Jägarsnus Sweets |
Digestive Biscuits Jägarsnus Sweets |
Digestive Biscuits Jägarsnus Sweets |
Digestive Biscuits Dried Fruits Sweets |
| Drinks | Lemon juice Tea |
Lemon juice Tea Coffee |
Lemon juice Tea |
Lemon juice Tea Whisky (Glenmorangie 0.5l) |
| Spices etc. | Salt, Sugar, Pepper, Spice mix | Salt, Sugar, Pepper, Spice mix | Salt, Sugar, Pepper, Spice mix | Salt, Sugar, Pepper, Spice mix |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Towel | 1 small | 1 small | 1 small | 1 small |
| Soap | Liquid soap | Liquid soap | Liquid soap | Liquid soap |
| Toothbrush | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Toothpaste | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Toilet Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes (1 roll/person) | Yes (1 roll/person) |
| Mosquito repellent | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| First Aid Kit | Swedish Army
Personal First Aid Kit Tape for sore Painkillers |
Swedish Army
Personal First Aid Kit Tape for sore Painkillers |
Swedish Army
Personal First Aid Kit Tape for sore Painkillers |
Swedish Army
Personal First Aid Kit Tape for sore Painkillers |
| Misc. | ||||
| Plastic Bags | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Pen and Paper | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bird Book | ? | ? | Yes | Yes |
| Map | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Compass | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | Yes | Yes | Minolta Vectis
30 APS |
Minolta Vectis
30 APS |
| Binoculars | ? | ? | Bristol 8x32, Field 7.0 deg. |
Bristol 8x32, Field 7.0 deg. |
| Pocket-knife | - | - | Victorinox Swiss
Army Knife Ranger |
Victorinox Swiss
Army Knife Ranger |
| Other | Deck of cards |
| Total weight: | ~22 kg | ~22 kg | 23 kg | 22 kg |
Jägarsnus - One third
chocolate, one third raisins and one third salted
peanuts
Total weight - excludes Shell Jacket, Pants,
Boots, Wandering staff, Camera, Binoculars ...