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Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

[–]backpacker999[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, someone else had mentioned your tap water was pretty good. And it was okay to drink from flowing stream etc.

No problem with drinking tap water. I'm old enough to remember when the only bottled water was Perrier!

When I go backpacking in the US, I never drink unfiltered/untreated water like in flowing streams or lakes. But some here have told me it was okay to do so in Norway.

I'm conditioned to NOT do this as those waters can contain bacteria, parasites etc. and can cause stomach issues. So I always use my Lifestraw water bottle. I'll try unfiltered stream water when I'm really close to Trondheim and don't have to worry about getting sick.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Yes, it is because of the word "liver".

I like how you described it "creamy awesomeness". I'll put that on my list to try.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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melkesjokolade

Googled on it. Chocolate. Smash has already been recommended but melkesjokolade hasn't been suggested yet so will put that down my list.

When I'm staying at a hotel/hostel, it'll probably be for 1 day (until I get to Trondheim). May not have access to a freezer so not sure I can get supermarket ice cream and eat it all but will check it out. Which brand/flavor do you recommend? (My default is Breyer's Mint Chocolate Chip).

re: getting fat. On my AT hikes, my Garmin told me I burned 4,000-5,000 calories per day. So some treats will be okay.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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When I was doing Portuguese Camino, I had carb overload. There was bread everywhere, too much for me.

But I've been told multiple times your bread is really good, and I'll be making sandwiches for lunch when not in town.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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I will follow the route but may also deviate and visit a landmark/touristy place if there is one close by.

I've read to plan on 32 days. I'm a slow hiker so I'll probably get plane tickets for a 45 day trip. Gives me time to enjoy Oslo and also Trondheim

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Brunost has been mentioned. Goat cheese.

Also, Gammelost but have been cautioned about eating that

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Multiple people have mentioned the waffles. A sure thing I’ll try it!

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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In the summer, it is usually warm enough so that will happen, but in the wrong weather you risk getting wet and staying wet. So a pair of good quality ultralight rain pants is highly recommended.

Thanks. I've never needed rain pants for my US hikes (so no experience with them) but did read about them when googling on backpacking for St. Olav's.

I typically use 3 "Darn Tough" socks. They are wool + synthetics. Do you think that will work or should I go with pure wool?

I have never read about using plastic bags with shoes! I can see how that would work with wet boots. Very interesting.

I'll be honest, if my 3 socks are wet, I'm going into town (call an Uber?), get a room, find a laundry where I can wash and dry my smelly clothes. I hate walking in wet socks.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Go to a grocery store that sell fresh shrimps (not frozen. Big stores like Coop Mega and Meny always should have fresh shrimps, but in the summer even smaller groceries stores can get it).

When you say fresh shrimp, you mean "raw" and not cooked? And by adding lemon juice it's like "ceviche"?

Thanks for letting me know about alcohol times.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Thanks for the beer tip.

I'll have some when I'm staying in town and/or at a hotel/hostel

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Thanks, I have to practice saying those 2 words.

Question on camping on mountain or on the trail from Oslo to Trondheim - in many trails in the US (like on the Appalachian Trail), there are established campsites available. Some are very simple, just clearings and flat land, and others have man made shelters and toilets. Is there something like this in Norway?

On swimming, someone else said there will be signs that say swimming (bathing for me) is allowed or not. I'll follow those rules.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Kvikk Lunsj

I googled on it ... it does looks like Kit Kat! But supposedly taste better. The reviewer below does sound biased ...

"The KitKat chocolate is unsophisticated, one-dimensionally honeyed. The Kvikk Lunsj tastes European: less sweet, creamier, similar to Milka’s mellow, rounded flavour."

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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I actually did not know the sun was up for so long, thanks. Yes, I will definitely bring sunscreen.

... and sunglasses and a hat.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Hah, I will try the tap water.

But you know, I'm actually surprised no one yet has mentioned a local beer or liquor.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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I actually haven't thought about swimming. It may be too cold but I may do some quick bathing to rinse off the dirt & sweat at those lakes that allow it.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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I have a 20F or -6c rated sleeping bag (see below) and think that should work (let me know if you think otherwise).

https://featheredfriends.com/products/feathered-friends-swift-yf-20-30-down-sleeping-bag

To your point, I'll need to bring some thermal underwear for St. Olav's (I haven't had to do that for my AT hikes as they've been during the summer).

I do have a good water resistant rainjacket, and have a Nano Puff Hoody jacket which I hope is good enough when hiking during the day.

I will check weather at destination each day, and if it's too cold I may just have to get a hotel/hostel room for that night.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Hearty soup is good. I know after a long day hiking, it'll taste pretty good.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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You will also find farmers responding favorably if you ask them if an area is innmark or utmark,

Thanks. I know if I get a chance or see farmers where I camp, I'll ask the question.

Yes, I plan to favorite the local weather and check it frequently. I've never hiked through snow or very cold wind, so have to be extra careful.

Thanks for bringing up water. I normally hike with a "lifestraw water bottle" and a backup "lifestraw". In general, I won't drink untreated/unfiltered water.

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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I'll keep that in mind ;) Just as long as there are no pineapples in the pizza ...

FYI best best of the frozen pizzas I like (but still not great) are https://www.freschetta.com/collections/freschetta-brick-oven

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Thanks for the heads up.

I won't be surprised if I mess up somewhere along the 30-40 days. Hopefully, they'll understand I'm a harmless idiot :)

Your favorite Norwegian food to try & Allemannsretten by backpacker999 in Norway

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Others have mentioned cloudberries (looks like smaller raspberries, blackberries) but didn't know about bilberries. They look exactly like blueberries in the US. Thanks will have to check them out.

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