We suggest you bring the following clothes and hiking gear during your summer hiking in Norway.
Publisert: 14. oktober 2023
Tips
Clothing
wool, part wool or synthetic underwear
wool socks/stockings
wind jacket/anorak or all-weather jacket
mountain trousers
shirt or light sweater of wool or fleece
boots
rucksack
Other useful gear
binoculars
camera
transport schedules
glasses
medicines
tickets
GPS
book(s)
candle
firestarter paper
multi-purpose tool
sitting pad
For tent camping you also need
sleeping bag
sleeping pad
cook set and fuel
food
cup
plate and cutlery
tent
you can leave out a thermos
Total weight can easily be 15 - 20 kg for tenting
In pack or pockets
rain jacket (if your jacket isn't all-weather)
rain trousers (if your trousers isn't all-weather)
cap/hat
scarf/neckband
gloves/mittens
sweater/jacket, wool or fleece
wool, part wool or synthetic long underwear
shorts
T-shirt
sleeping bag/sleeping liner
first aid kit
indoor footwear
extra underwear (trousers, shirt, socks)
extra indoor trousers (optional)
toiletries
towel
toilet paper
suntan cream
sunglasses
insect repellent
map and compass
map case (with pencil and paper)
knife
headlamp/flashlight
boot waterproofing
lunch packet
thermos or water bottle
emergency rations
money
keys (cabins, car, home etc.)
DNT membership card
Total weight: 7 - 12 kg.
In the forests you can get along with less gear and it does not have to have the quality needed for mountain hiking. The same applies to sheltered areas along the coast.
Note!
Spring, summer and autumn can have winter weather in the mountains, so extra warm clothing is essential.
