OT Ping Rune

On 27 Mar, 01:49, Andreas H=FCnnebeck <a...@gmx.de> wrote:
> Rune Allnor schrieb:

> > OK. I would recommend that you check out the Fjellduken
> > while you are here, though. This is not a substitute for
> > the tent, but an emergency measure in case really bad
> > weather kicks you down suddenly.
>
> I see, its like those bivuac sacks I use on alpine ski trips for
> emergency purposes, but probably stronger since its heavier.

Those bivuacs are brilliant. I bought mine after a hike in
the Saltfjellet area in -97 or -98. I was "surprised" by
wind and rain -- meaning I was not prepared for those sorts
of conditions -- and had to flee the weather for 30 km to
reach my car. From the point I understood the blisters on my
feet needed attending, to I found enough shelter to actually
stop, I walked for some 5 - 7 km. The shelter was a 50 cm dent
in the ground which just served the purpose when I put my
rucksack on top. This was in early or mid August.

After that, I bought a Fjellduken Thermo. Now it is no
problem whatsoever to stop for two to five minutes, or
even longer, no matter the conditions.

> > The best places to check
> > these things out would be near mountain areas, where people
> > know and use these sorts of things. On your suggested route,
> > places like =D8rnes or Glomfjord come to mind.
>
> OK, I'll have a look, it's probably very good stuff like most
> norwegian outdoor gear. So far I'm very happy with my Devold sports
> wear I bought in Hammerfest on the last trip.

Good stuff. Mind you, the est gear is bought on the smallest
places. That's where people actually have first hand experience
of using such stuff.

> Takk for allt, Ha det bra

God tur.

Rune

On 26 Mar, 11:10, Andreas Huennebeck <a...@gmx.de> wrote:
> Any specific hints what not to miss?

I forgot the most important issue for such a trip: These areas
are subject to restricted public access during the breeding
season for the local wildlife.

If you decide to go, make sure to check with local wildlife
protection authorities what restrictions apply in the areas
you intend to go, at the time you intend to go.

Rune