Stian Yttervik
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See all 19 »Go jogging. Not on asphalt or paved roads, go "off-piste". Woodland trails are great. If you are able to, choose low shoes with low to moderate damping. Then run. Jogging over uneven ground is wha...
posted 7y ago by Stian Yttervik
This is wildly dependent on your gait, the terrain the temperature and climate in which you hike, your ability and rigor at cleaning and taking care of the shoes. There will likely be some brands ...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik · last activity 6y ago by System
I was about to write a long essay on how strange the Norwegian rules regarding rights-of-every-man and the department of safety and readiness but I realized you are just asking where to find the in...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik
Most white substances are usually good. As a bush assumption you can assume that reflectance in visible range means reflectance in UV range. You can grind rock against rock and mix with spit or wat...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik
Wool. That is as simple as it is. Inner layer needs to be thin and light, but still wool. Merino wool is common. It breathes like nothing else, keeps you warm, and doesn't absorb water. It'll get ...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik
This is dangerous And the most dangerous thing about it - is that it gives the appearance of not being dangerous. Don't refill a lit alcohol stove without being aware that it could become a fireba...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik
3 things have helped me and my knees alot. Preparation. Don't go from doing nothing and then 3 days in the mountains. Take smaller trips, maybe biking a bit or go "rucking" (twice regular backpac...
posted 5y ago by Stian Yttervik
None, which is why having one is nice for survival. Wind chill comes from wind over exposed skin, unless your snow cave is badly built - there will be no wind. Do note that wind chill is also a ...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik · last activity 6y ago by System
Unless the black stains bother you for visual reasons, let them be. Wash the pan off with normal dishwashing methods. This will take care of the stickyness and most contamination from pan to clothe...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik
Neoprene is not a good idea - unless circumstances dictate it necessary. It doesn't breathe well, it has a tendency to gnaw. It has a relatively high friction towards other textiles, so you'll hav...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik · last activity 6y ago by System
A lot has been covered already, I'll add the thing I find most of use. Knowledge about flora and geography where you hike. Someone answered "Skills" which is fundament, of course - but they won't...
posted 6y ago by Stian Yttervik · last activity 5y ago by System
The Garmin etrex series have what you need. It has long battery life (24+) active tracking and what's better you get them accepting AA batteries so you can bring spares. If you set down the tracker...
posted 5y ago by Stian Yttervik · last activity 5y ago by System
I recommend either making camp coffee (or cowboy coffee I see it referred to) or bringing an aeropress. They are light, probably around 200 grams and easy to clean and operate. Grind the coffee in ...
posted 5y ago by Stian Yttervik
Salt is the answer. A continuous line of fine salt around your tent and campsite. Ants don't like crossing it. You have now angered the ant God so you have to do an appeasement offering. Smear the ...
posted 5y ago by Stian Yttervik
Clothes washing detergents are not good for greasy stains. This also applies to regular clothes : Smear the area with copious amounts of dishwasher detergent then wash normally. This is going to r...
posted 5y ago by Stian Yttervik
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