Backcountry ski touring / cross country - Winter Kungsleden with a pulk / sled

[@OutdoorPrep]

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[@eazypeazy6650]

Rob what is your regular shoesize?

[@OutdoorPrep]

@@eazypeazy6650 48,5 ish

[@eazypeazy6650]

@@OutdoorPrep damn :D so u basically went with 1.5 sizes bigger than your actual size? were they to big in size 50?

[@OutdoorPrep]

@@eazypeazy6650 it’s normal and recommended to get two sizes up. They’re just about right for me. Would not mind half size bigger but it works.

[@eazypeazy6650]

​ @Rob | Outdoor Prep yea i know just trying to figure out the alfa sizing ^^ my size is in between aswell 45.5 so 47 should be ok i guess... thanks mate

[@essamalkhulifiwada]

Fun video to watch! Yes I’d like to see your DIY snow pegs! And look forward to more review videos of other products. Thanks Rob

[@OutdoorPrep]

Thanks Essam. Heading out to Sweden now, but will make those videos when I get back 👍🏽

[@andrewgraham5080]

I would also like to see such a video

[@TOMHEANEY100]

Hey Rob, super organisation here and nice to see the kit that you will be using. I bet you are really looking forward to this one... ATB and have a great trip Tom

[@OutdoorPrep]

Thanks Tom! I’ve been looking forward to this one for months! Leaving tomorrow. Almost had to cancel but everything is still on track 💪🏼

[@northumberlandmountainhopper]

Interesting kit Nice to see What happened about those fake tent pegs ? Did I miss an update ? Hopefully you will video this trip ? Keep em coming

[@OutdoorPrep]

Thanks 🙏 those fake pegs turned out to be “real”. Helsport got back to me and said they didn’t know they were updated 🤨 meanwhile I returned to the store. They were too big and heavy anyway so it’s ok. Posted the update on the video itself - didn’t want to dedicate a whole new video to it haha I have my gear with me so hope to film w lot Greetings from snowy Kiruna ⛄️

[@sakkeraappana]

This is my other account. Thanks again for good videos 🙏

[@OutdoorPrep]

Thanks for sharing! Great videos 😍

[@TonyHobbs]

Hi Rob how is blanket vs synthetic over quilt? I might get a pair of Alaska boots to start me off in NNN BC fitting. Interesting video

[@OutdoorPrep]

Yeah the blanket on top worked half way. You need a way to keep it on top. It will fall off as you move 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

[@TonyHobbs]

@OutdoorPrep I'll look in my MLD locker of kit maybe my spirit quilt will fit over otherwise I'll ask Ron for a bigger light one that covers. They have loops and such like. I pinged a reply on WA looks like they sent but only one tick not received or something. I added my email if helpful plus I saw a few other of your vids I'll try to add a few comments

[@TonyHobbs]

Merino? You like merino or woollen clothing out there? I was reading some say synthetic base layers ... i prefer merino option i think

[@OutdoorPrep]

Both can be good but merino is more odourless 😉

[@Fellmandave1]

Looks excellent Rob. Have you done this sort of trip before? Plus what about food?

[@OutdoorPrep]

Thanks Dave 💪🏼 first time for me so very excited. Did the same route in September so at least that I know. Have a few meals and snacks with me and will buy food along the way.

[@richardwaudby7338]

Rob have you seen ski bags which double up to carry your tent semi assembled on the pulk.? e.g Piteraq.

[@OutdoorPrep]

I’ve looked into that but haven’t found a good one. Either too small or too big and heavy. This bag was prefect for my skis and foam pad. I did have a tent bag underneath the polar bedding 👌🏼 Video on that coming soon too 😉

[@richardwaudby7338]

@@OutdoorPrep Great look forward to watching and listening. Most stuff I’ve seen on KZbin is in Norwegian!!

[@OutdoorPrep]

@@richardwaudby7338 yes indeed. I've been watching it, trying to translate but didn't get that far haha

[@richardwaudby7338]

Hi Rob are you still planning to release some kungsleden winter videos?

[@SakkeRaa]

Hi! I'm happy that i found your channel 🙌 I'm about to buy a sleeper bag for my sleeping system also. I see you chose the Sydvang which is little bit less expensive than Fjellpulken sleeper bags, but also smaller. How tall are you and did you find it too small? Im 187 cm and I have very big down sleeping bag. I'm considered that I cant fit into te sydvang fot sleeping.. Keep up the good videos! :)

[@OutdoorPrep]

I’ve used this bag once and then I got the Fjellpulken sleeper for Greenland. It’s a bit heavier - that’s the only down side. Advantages are plenty: It has a “sleeve” for the sleeping pad so it stays in place and doesn’t move around. This is especially great if you have a foam pad underneath. Then it also has zipper pockets on top for snacks, water, gloves and a down jacket. This was super handy especially in harsh weather conditions where you don’t want to expose the sleeping bag to snow storms. It’s also around 2m so my 197cm sleeping pad fits much better inside. I’m 196. Which sleeping bag do you have? I used Pajak 16h which is around 250cm long 🙈

[@SakkeRaa]

@@OutdoorPrep thanks for the info! So only choice left for me is to choose between the green or red sleeper bag from Fjellpulken 😁 there is high price cap but propably both are good products 🤌 I have the Marmot Cwm Long with comfort limit -40c. Very good sleeping bag but takes a lot of space 😅

[@OutdoorPrep]

@@SakkeRaa the red has a sit function. I got the green one as it was the only one available. Not a fan of the color but it works great. They’ve also introduced some new yellow color recently. What pulk are you using btw?

[@SakkeRaa]

@@OutdoorPrep haha I hate the green color also😅 i have Fjellpulken 144 which is a little bit too small for me.. I bought the Paris pulk and rab pulk bag to be tested on this winter. With a small group of men we well propably have some extra pulks on a one week expedition so that someone is always draging extra pulk ( like a train) whitch has group gear like tents and stuff

[@OutdoorPrep]

@@SakkeRaa o wow - that one guy will have two sleds haha where are you guys going? Also Sweden?

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

Looks like the makings of a great venture. Several things I would take out... and a couple I'd add. A.) Reduce # of the neck-warmer/buffs. I'd recommend: Go 1 in a fleece breathable and another relatively windproof. Find models w/ heat exchanger features. Add Balaclavas --- One silky light to mid weight and one that is heavier windstopper with heat exchanger or nose/breath deflection (like KLIM Arctic). B.) No pillow. C.) I'd think long and hard about benefits of wind-sack when you have the 'body-bag' integrated into your sleep system. D.) Add a pair of Atlas Showa Best 282 TEMRES Insulated Glovesin XL (trust me - these are invaluable!!!) and a dedicated XL leather work gloves or chopper mitts for stove scenarios. E.) ADD: Carbon Felt Welding Blanket 18"x18" or Kona Best BBQ Grill Mat 16" x 13" (These are game changers for stove use). F.) I always like to have along an extra large metal pot or collapsible bucket.

[@OutdoorPrep]

Thanks for the tips. Almost boarding the flight now so too late for changes 😂 I’ll review your gear tips when I get home 👍🏽 As for the buffs - I also use them as a hat / balaclava so that’s why a few extras. Head band feature allows me to regulate heat. Do have extra “work gloves” for cooking and tent setup. But the pillow - I have two haha. Can’t live without. Would u still use a grill mat in the snow? Wind sack is really just to use during breaks in heavy winds and if I need to change clothes or something. Will see how it will go out there.

[@alaskaraftconnection-alask3397]

@@OutdoorPrep Have an awesome adventure. Sounds great on gear selections and well prepared. Makes sense for all the necker-buffs as dual purpose headgear. The heat/FR resistance blankets or grill mats are useful in preventing damages and a 'here's your sign - lol' measure always saying to yourself this stuff gets hot. The grill mat doubles as an exceptional windscreen for on-snow use. On solos --- I try to be cognizant of eye, hand, and feet care/safety to a habit forming standard. Other times instead of placed under stove, use mat as as a barrier. Glad you have working gloves. I'll typically go plain leather or 100% wool for potential stove stuff. The Atlas gloves recommendation was for clearing snow and suchlike that gets other selections soggy and potentially frozen stiff. I do think having the wind-sack will be nice to have just in case, and be a mental/spirit booster should you need a quick game changer, to stop/rest/think/snack. Best wishes. Cheers.

[@Funkfuzzz]

Make a video about the darkside of hilleberg. I’m really curious to know. As well as that overprice accessory!

[@OutdoorPrep]

I will make it. Recorded once already but wasn't happy with the video so will need to redo it.

[@Funkfuzzz]

Haha ok, will see it coming in the future then. I keep an eye out!

[@OutdoorPrep]

@@Funkfuzzz sure thing. If you have any urgent questions now - feel free to ask. You can message me on Instagram @outdoorprep :)

[@smokehousehammock4481]

great review,,, thanks

[@OutdoorPrep]

Thank you 🙏

[@Fjallkloka_Aventyr]

Jesus I would be so nervous going on an expedition with pretty much the entire gear and wardrobe new, shiny and untested.

[@OutdoorPrep]

Well, living in a place where I can’t really test it in the wild so the expedition was the test 🤷🏻‍♂️ It all worked quite well I must say. Few things were perhaps unnecessary but haven’t changed that much since then.

[@Hajmeddig123]

I just bought a keron 3 gt. Please tell me what is wrong with the tent? Should i be worried?

[@OutdoorPrep]

Inspect it properly and measure. Try double poles per sleeve. Should fit easily.

[@Hajmeddig123]

@@OutdoorPrep so it was the measurement on the polesleeves that were wrong? Or the enterior where one sleep?

[@OutdoorPrep]

@@Hajmeddig123 all of it at some point. Also put the poles in and lay them flat on top of each other. Compare arches.

[@Hajmeddig123]

@@OutdoorPrep thanks a bunch!

[@Martycycleman]

Your mistry is a shelter.

[@OutdoorPrep]

Keron 3GT 🙌🏼

[@kvpc11]

This isnt a "skiing with a pulk" video at all

[@OutdoorPrep]

It’s a “gear for skiing with a pulk video”