Packing for the unpredictable fjords of Norway can be a daunting task, so I have listed below everything I packed for the 3 days I spent hiking Trolltunga, Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and Kjeragbolten. Please keep in mind I was travelling on a budget and the three of us slept in the car – hence the snacks and sleeping bags 😂
What food to pack when hiking in Norway
Having spent 2 weeks in Norway previously, I knew it was a very expensive country to travel to. Determined to visit on a budget I bought my food in advance and put it into my checked luggage (which was free on Norwegian Air). The following items lasted me three days and were ideal on-the-go breakfasts, trail snacks, and post-hike car food.
Trolltunga, Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and Kjeragbolten trail food and snacks:
- Belvita Breakfast Bars
- Graze Trail Mix x 3
- Jacobs Salt/Pepper Crackers x 2
- Tinned tuna x 3
- Natural Valley Museli Bars
- Nakd Bars
- Dates
- Digestive biscuits
- Heinz baked beans and pasta (disclaimer: not so nice cold 😂)
- Almond butter
What to wear when hiking in Norway
By the end of August temperatures had already started to drop in Norway. I learned very quickly that thin layers were the key to hiking comfortably. As soon as we stopped moving the temperature would drop dramatically and we would have to layer up again. Also, at one point we trekked 3 hours straight in a storm – so be prepared for windy/rainy weather!
What I wore during the 3 days in Trolltunga, Preikestolen (Pulpit Rock) and Kjeragbolten:
- Nike running leggings x 2
- Quick-dry sports t-shirts x 3
- Scarf
- Thin running jumper
- Raincoat
- Hiking boots (I was grateful I didn’t attempt the hikes in sneakers because of all the rainfall and slippery rocks)
- Underwear and 6 x thick warm socks – my socks were soaking each day because of the rain so you’ll want to change them regularly if you encounter bad weather.
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Warm PJ’s: for the nights in the car, such a relief to get out of muddy hiking gear!
- Thick coat: I did not use this while hiking but I used it at night.
- LowePro Viewpoint BP 250 Camera/Drone Backpack
What photography and drone gear to bring hiking in Norway
There is clear signage telling you where you can and cannot drone in Norway so definitely bring your drone along on the trip. I managed to get some of my favourite footage above the fjords.
- Canon 60D (two extra batteries, keep in mind the cold weather drains the battery faster)
- Manfrotto Carbon Fibre Tripod
- GoPro Hero 5
- DJI Mavic Pro (three batteries)
- iPhone 6
- External Battery Pack
- Car Adapter Chargers (for the camera, iPhone and DJI Mavic – as we were sleeping in the car and did’t have access to powerpoints)
Misc Items to Pack
- Toiletries: Deodorant, Wet Wipes, Dry Shampoo and hand sanitizer (the joys of sleeping in a car without access to showers 😂)
- Passport
- Drivers License (for Car Rental)
- Debit/Credit Card – absolutely everywhere accepts card. Even the ferry crossings. There is no need to get cash out.
- Sleeping bag to stay warm in the car
I hope you find this packing list useful and if you would like to see more photos from my Norway trip head over to @suitcaseandi 🙂