Packrafting/Ski touring gear list

[James S]

Hi guys,

I am travelling in Scandinavia and am planning a ski/packraft/hike solo traverse of Lofoten, down to Kebnekaise, and along the Torne river. This will take around 2½ months, and I aim to reach the Torne river as it thaws in late April. Temps ranging from average lows in Lofoten of 0°C to -6°C around Kebnekaise. I have hiked in Lofoten and feel comfortable about bivvying there, further inland I am concerned about tarping with the possibility of big snow dumps. Here is my gear list so far:

https://lighterpack.com/r/1r670c

I am wearing a belt to carry camera gear, so do not include it in my base weight. Not included yet are skis, ski boots, bindings, skins, ice axe, crampons. As so much gear is required, I would appreciate all advice in cutting weight where possible.

Cheers,
James

[Jeremy Platt]

Hi James,

Cool sounding trip! What grade of water are you expecting to encounter? Have you done much packrafting?

Best,

Jeremy.

[James S]

Hi Jeremy,

I cross-posted in Gear here:

https://backpackinglight.com/forums/topic/packraftingski-touring-gear/

Torne river has some grade 3 rapids, I’ll portage these so only running up to grade 2. I’ve been packrafting a few years, not in such cold conditions before though.

[Gunnar H]

This new article actually gives you all the information you need for the first part:

https://backpackinglight.com/lightweight-backpacking-in-the-winter/

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