FAQ

A well-equipped backpack, a pair of sturdy shoes or boots and a water bottle are a good start for any hike. An outdoor kitchen and food as well as energy bars or fruit as a snack are also good to replenish your energy during the day. In order for the trip to be as enjoyable as possible, it is good to choose clothes that are suitable for hiking in different weather. A pair of hiking pants, a merino wool sweater and a shell jacket that protects against rain will go a long way. Map, compass, first aid kit and a mobile phone with a charged battery are good if you are going to hike outside built-up areas where you are unfamiliar with the environment.

How much you can carry depends entirely on how trained you are, how far you have to go and what the terrain looks like. An adult person in average physical shape with a good hiking backpack and used to hiking can aim for 15-20 kg. 25-30kg can be carried if you are in very good shape or if you are going a short and easy distance.

Make sure you are warm, dry and have the right amount of clothes on before crawling into your sleeping bag. Eat properly and preferably drink something warm and do some evening gymnastics in the evening so the body keeps the heat better. Have a thermos available with something warm – good to have both during the night and for a first breakfast in the sleeping bag. A heat-resistant bottle filled with hot water and wearing a sock acts as an extra element in the sleeping bag. And should you wake up cold during the night, don’t be afraid to leave the sleeping bag to move a little, it can provide better warmth and sleep than if you continue to huddle.

Camping on durable ground in nature for one to two days is part of the right of way, but you may not pitch your tent and use it as a camp for a week without permission from the landowner. In nature reserves and national parks, special rules often apply. There may be a ban on camping or that you may only camp on designated camping sites. When camping, you should always think about not damaging the vegetation, for example plants such as heather and lichen are sensitive. Make sure you are camping on durable ground and always read the rules that apply to the area you intend to visit.

In national parks and nature reserves, there are often special rules for camping and fires, what you can do and what you can pick. Always check what applies locally. In one area it may be permitted to camp in specially designated places, even within protected natural areas, while in other areas there may be a total ban on camping. The same applies to fire. There may also be restrictions on picking berries or plants, or even taking stones home. There are often notice boards, brochures or – as in many national parks – a nature room with information about what applies. You can often also find information on the municipality’s website. A good rule of thumb is to always leave the place as nice as when you arrived, regardless of where you camp.

In the mountains, it is usually perfectly safe to drink in the gushing streams. As long as the water is bubbling and clear, it is considered drinkable. Avoid stagnant enclosures, where the water can be bad, and make sure there are no dead animals upstream that could contaminate the water. If you are unsure about the water quality, you can always let the water boil for a couple of minutes or filter the water with a water purifier.

We would like to recommend energy bars. Good energy bars have good ingredients, nutritional values ​​and high energy content, a very good snack for hiking and other activities that can also be eaten while walking. Another tip is hunter’s snuff. Jägarsnus can be mixed with nuts, chopped chocolate and raisins, but of course you can vary according to your taste. A very good conversation that immediately lifts the mood on the hike!