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Writer's pictureMaiu Lünekund

Kungsleden winter thru-hike gear list for me and my 2 dogs

At the end of March 2022 I started my biggest adventure to-date: a 460km long thru-hike of the Kunglseden (Kings Trail) in North of Sweden. It took us 26 days to complete, including 4 rest days and sleeping both in a tent and in mountain huts.


I was on skis and skiing behind the sled that my two sled dogs - Linkka and Odezza - pulled. So you will see some specific gear related to this setup. The sled and the gear weighed all together about 30kg (base weight). Our fully loaded sled (with 7 days worth of food and fuel) was about 50kg.


Here's what we had:


TRANSPORTATION:


BIG ITEMS:


CLOTHING (WEARING):


CLOTHING (EXTRA)

  • BIG down parka

  • Warm mittens

  • Wool glove liners

  • Base layer pants x2 (Merino wool)

  • Base layer tops x2 (Merino wool)

  • Hut booties

  • Waterproof hut bootie covers

  • Extra socks x3 (Merino wool)

  • Wool socks (for sleeping)

  • Underwear x4

  • Neck scarf x2

  • Wool sweater

  • Knee support


ELECTRONICS:

  • Smartphone

  • Battery bank x3 (50000mAh)

  • GoPro with small tripod

  • GoPro extra battery

  • Charging cords

  • Extra memory cards

  • Personal Locator Beacon - Garmin Inreach Mini 2


NAVIGATION:

  • Paper map

  • Compass

  • Smartphone app with topographic map


HYGIENE:

  • Toothbrush

  • Toothpaste

  • Dental floss

  • Sunscreen SPF 50

  • Lip balm SPF 30

  • Toilet paper

  • Hair ties

  • Ear plugs

  • Cream (oil based)

  • Tampons and pads

  • Wet wipes


KITCHEN:


OTHER:


GEAR FOR MY 2 DOGS:






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