Aliisa Seppänen is a nurse by profession and currently works as a production manager and soap maker at Elsa Ekopaja.
Aliisa's passion is hiking, which she does with her family all year round. Especially the diversity of Lapland makes Aliisa's heart skip a beat.
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Based on her long hobby experience, Aliisa is an expert in lighter camping and knows very well how to pack a rucksack. Aliisa promised to share her best tips with every reader of Elsa's Ekopaja channel for free!
Here are Aliisa's tips for packing lighter and for the trip:
I pack a lot from external memory. Inexperienced people should use a list of things to take with them and use a strikeout tactic when packing. Don't worry, the routine for packing is only formed by doing, and doing means camping. A packing routine that suits you will make packing easier and faster in the future, both at home and at the destination. Here are a few tips for packing and what I don't go on a one-night trip without.
- The rucksack is packed so that the center of gravity of the rucksack is close to the back. The heaviest items are therefore placed close to the back and shoulder line. Light and on-the-go items are packed on the sides and at the top of the bag. Unbalanced packaging will soon be noticed during the course.
Personally, I always pack the sleeping bag in the bottom pocket of the backpack, and the sleeping stuff needed at night in the bottom of the backpack. That way, you don't have to move them during the day when using other items.
- In my camping world, certain supplies always come with me, regardless of the length of the trip. The amount of food and clothes varies according to the seasons and the length of the trip, other supplies always go with you.
The most important ones are
-sleeping bag
-sleeping platform
-tent/tarp or both
- camping stove + dishes and utensils for eating
- fire-making equipment
-fuel for the cooker
-first aid supplies
-knife
-change of clothes (the number of these varies slightly depending on the season and the length of the trip)
-hygiene accessories (light and a small amount of products are enough)
-food (quantity and quality varies depending on the length of the trip)
-power banks and charger cables
-a drinking bottle
-water purifier (I don't use it in Lapland)
-thermos
-toilet paper (amount according to the length of the trip and the state of the stomach)
- The clothing that goes with you varies somewhat, but as a rule of thumb for me, less is more. The most common things to bring are a merino layer, a merino hoodie, a break jacket and pants (down), camp shoes, a beanie, gloves and shell clothing. I never pack a bathing suit. Nudity is allowed in the forest. The amount of socks, underwear and undershirts varies a little, but the less is more principle applies here too. On longer trips, I have washed underwear and socks with hand wash. ForestBath's cleaning soap is an excellent help here, as well as in washing dishes.
- The years of camping have taught me that nutrition and its palatability, as well as weight in the pack, play a big role in the success of the trip. The thing that I no longer give up in food preparation is a gas burner. Light, fast and easy to use. Over the years, I have also moved from ready-made dry foods to dried foods myself. The preparation for the trip starts as it is now, with the scream of the dryer. Meat, vegetables, fruits, cheeses, etc. go into the dryer. I then make meals from these with rice, mashed potatoes, macaroni and other light side dishes. The food fits into a small space, is light to carry and above all, it is tasty. I eat when I'm hungry, and I don't count calories. Chocolate and other delicacies take up the lion's share of the food contribution, there is no compromise on that.
- At that point, when you are not sure if there is reindeer carcass next to you or if it smells like the carcass itself, it is time to wash yourself. When washing, it is important not to use soap products in natural waters. When washing with soap, you must get 100 m away from a body of water. I myself often have a small collapsible bucket with me in the summer, in which I make the washing water by heating a pot of water mixed with cold water and fetching it away from the vicinity of the body of water. The dinner plate acts as a button and I wash like in a sauna with boiling water. ForestBath shampoo and soap from Elsa's eco workshop work perfectly here, they are biodegradable, ecological, fragrance-free, take up little space and are light to carry. Otherwise, hygiene products on the trip are limited to a toothbrush and toothpaste, a hair brush and sunscreen.
Now nice and light travel moments for everyone!
The lightness of the departure is rewarding!
Aliisa
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