Adparatus

The day of our departure draws closer, and I am trying to prepare myself as much as possible. Preparation is key, or so we have learned, and the past week I have indulged in maybe the most fun part of preparation: shopping. I have bought a new rucksack for my hike, a new camera for documentation, and a paracord bracelet in case of rope-required emergencies. We still have a few tiny things on our shopping list, like a first aid kit or a tent to sleep in, but I felt that buying a camera was of paramount importance. Y’all want those crystal sharp images for the blog, right? Thought so. And I will be needing a good camera to film and vlog my adventures this summer, Explorer Belt as well as my trip to the World Scout Jamboree in Japan!

Still, it is all nice and well to have cool new gear – the next part is to get to know it. The easiest way to achieve this is to emulate the conditions of Explorer Belt, so I stuffed my rucksack with clothes, put on my rain jacket and trousers, and called up my hiking buddy and partner-in-crime. Introducing: Karl Bergholtz.

Karl on the left, me on the right. Taken with my cool new camera, woah!

Me and Karl (or Kalle, for ”short”) have known each other for a long time, since we both have been part of the same Scout Group, ”Höganäs Scoutkår”, for at least a decade each. We grew closer during camp in the summer of 2010, and have been great pals ever since. Taking part in Explorer Belt is something we have wanted to do for years, and we are so excited to finally be a part of it. We had a blast walking together the other day, and it was a good opportunity for me to get used to my equipment. Karl also looked the part in his vintage raincoat and Fjällräven trousers.

I call this one Boy, slightly lost, still happy. 

During our prep-walk I realised that cotton is the enemy (when damp it chafes your skin so badly!), which means I need to buy functional clothing made of wool or synthetic material. If giving up fashion for 20 days meant chafe-free shoulders and feet, I am sure even Miranda Priestly would wear grey shirts and hiking boots… At least if they were made by Prada.

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Cheerio.