Solo Hiking the Kungsleden Kings Trail in 4K from Abisko to Hemavan 14 Days | 2020 | Javelin
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- Start date 31st August 2020
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Unlike most things in life, I could literally word vomit about backpacking; so this vlog will be a bit of a change, reflecting where i am in life, differing motives and head space required during the trip.
Daily Camp Timeline:
00:00 - Start
01:31 - Start Abisko
03:18 - Day 1 Abiskojaurestugorna
06:57 - Day 2 Tjaktapasset Rastskud (3.6km past Tjakta Fjällstuga)
09:43 - Day 3 Camp 4.25 km before Kaitumjaure
12:44 - Day 4 Camp 2.9 km before Vakkotavare
14:16 - Day 5 Saltoloukta Fjällstation
16:01 - Day 6 Cabin Aktse (South Shore)
18:33 - Day 7 Camp Kvikkjokk
20:31 - Day 8 Camp Gistojavratj
24:00 - Day 9 Camp 1.6 km after Vuonatjviken Lake Riebnes
27:01 - Day 10 Camp Adolfström (Next to Jetty)
28:00 - Day 11 Camp 5.5 km Before Rävfallsstugan
29:06 - Day 12 Ammarnas Wardhus Hostel
31:13 - Day 13 Camp 5 km Before Tärnasjö
32:49 - Day 14 Viterskalet Fjällstuga
I used only an iPhone 11 on trail (can't afford a drone too) with a tiny 50mm cheap tripod, so apologies - edited with FCPX. About 20 seconds of the video was by others to make a couple of points more relevant, map at the beginning, weighing scales and the log fire scene.
I’ve previously felt that narrating on-the-go was the best way, as post production just felt a little too contrived, doing it live just felt more “real”. There was far too much wind for this to happen, so - see how it goes.
This was such a lovely video to watch on a rainy Sunday afternoon. Planning on hiking this myself in the near future. Thank you
Nice job! I'm a bit late to the party, but I really enjoyed this. Such a beautiful landscape, and you captured it well. Glad you got to have a little fun in 2020 after all!
Beautiful! Was there last August for the Fjallraven Classic trekking event. The solitude was heavenly.
You showed a lot of interesting tidbits I had never seen about this trail, huts, etc. Thanks for posting it on reddit, may not have found it otherwise!
I’ve hiked alot in those mountains and you had your unique style of narrating the story with peaceful piano music. Great work!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it, really appreciate the feedback
This was a wonderful watch. Beautiful nature, relaxing music and narration, and fantastic editing. Thank you.
Aaawh, thanks. Hope it provides inspiration too.
Super quality vid and narration! It's like a piece of art, haha. Keep it up! 😎 (Here from your reddit trip report)
Hey, thanks!
This is your best video yet, getting more professional every time. Stunning clarity and scenery, shame about not seeing the aurora borealis, but neither have I and I'm older than you.
I did see it when I was last in Sweden 10 years ago 😊 So grateful for that
i really enjoyed this video.
I solo hiked the northern part from Nikkaluokta to Abisko in the summer of last year (2021).
Nice memories. 🥲🥰
I think it's so funny how diffrent the landscapes looked in your video than when how i experienced it in bad weather.
I always feel very lucky regardless of the conditions, bad weather also can make great stories, and in reflection, fond memories. Hopefully starting the PCT in May with the prospect of another record snow year…
So plenty of fun on the horizon.
Thanks for the message, hope yours was still type 2 fun.
Stunning, a must do on my bucket list.
What a fabulous video mate! I must do this hike soon.
A fine video of a beautiful route. Thank you.
Appreciate it, Thanks
I'm going there in 2 weeks and i literally can't wait. Of all the videos I've seen for this trail, yours is undoubtedly the best. I think you really succeeded in capturing what this trail is(I think?) all about- peace. Harmony. I feel so relaxed just from watching the video. Thank you for this. This made me truly happy.
i'm reaching Abisko on september 2nd, gonna sleep there for the night and leave early in the morning afterward
how was it?
@@danieldaak3082 magical
Thank you for this! Really well done and what a great voice you have!
Thanks for that, a comment that a working class Yorkshire guy doesn’t often hear.
Great video and beautiful nature.Really enjoyed it.Thank you.ATB:Søren
Merci pour cette magnifique vidéo, très inspirante, la seule que je vais regarder, départ le 27 août d'Abisko....
Thanks for sharing this with us! This year is going to be my year to hike the Kungsleden. In August/September as well, to be exact. It’s my first tru-hike, so I am training and preparing a lot from now on. I know it’s still 6 months to go, but I also know that I need that time to prepare myself. Because it’s something I never did before. I am observing a lot, by watching documentaries/videos like this one, so I know what to expect. So thanks again for sharing this!
Thanks for the message, you do right by researching this, the first thru-hike is always one you plan, plan, and keep on planning, everyone does the same. But, at the end of your hike, things will all fall into place very easily and you will become, in a way, a very different person. The distant one will always be so special because things will never ever be the same again. Enjoy.
@@_javelin thanks for the reaction! I am definitely going to enjoy this! I can’t wait for it to start!
Thanks for the great Impressionen.
what a great video - thanks !
Came here from your old reddit post 😁 awesome stuff!
Much appreciated you finding the time to give thanks. Glad you liked it
Great video! Kind regards from Spain
veldig avslappende , fint :-) You are a natur philosopher
Aaahhh, thanks. Much appreciated 😊
Beautiful place for a hiking alone tour. The landscape is absolutely breath taking. Thanks for sharing, new friend in your channel and 👍 6
Thanks and welcome
Thanks for this great Video and this , I have one question. Did you say there is a new supermarket in Kvikkjokk, where you just bought an ice cream (min 25:53) or is this Jäkkvik? Kindest Arwed PS starting Kungsleden the day after tomorrow in Hemavan
Yes. He mistook Jäckvik for Kvikkjokk. Supermarket is in Jäckvik.
Great video! I was planning on trekking the Kungsleden this year (been planning it for about 8 years!), but Covid of course. I see that you used the zpacks plexamid tent, but previously used the Nordisk lofoten. Can I ask why you moved to the plexamid? I've got a trekkertent stealth 1 and the lofoten 2, but thinking of getting a duplex for more space. A bit worried about finding campsites though that fit a bigger footprint.
8 years! 2021 has got to be the year then. I found the lofoten 1 far too small in the foot box so that my bag was always getting wet in rainy weather, perhaps I should have persisted with a better regime at eliminating this, but my heart was elsewhere as it didn’t have sufficient headroom either. I did have the lofoten 2 conversion but never tried it. I liked the plexamid because of the DCF, it’s increased size, and the fact that it had a vestibule which I like to keep wet things in after a rainy day to reduce moisture buildup inside the tent. Depending on how tall you are, the Altaplex could be an alternative, but the duplex is fine if you like a huge space; but that is wasted I think if you’re solo. I only need one trekking pole which i rarely need to hike with, so wouldn’t wish to bring another just for a duplex. TBH I haven’t seen the trekkertent, looks similar to a TarpTent ProTrail Li which i may consider going forward. You’ll find little issue relating to camp site selection because of the footprint of any of these tents. Just do it :-)
@@_javelin Thanks so much for the helpful info. Yep, the Lofoten 2 is not a two person tent and I think has the same footbox size as the 1 so yeah with my puffy down bag, it touches the sides as well. But I do love how quick it is to set up and the side entry even though I can't sit up in it! I use two trekking poles and for a long hike (if not using the huts due to the pandemic) I would like the extra space of the duplex I think? I also heard that the plexamid is a bit trickier to set up than the duplex because of the one pole design....although I would grab one if it went on sale!
Wow, thanks! Just found this through your reddit review - 49 subs?! Possibly the most underrated channel ever on CZcams!
I'm considering getting an Atom+ btw, how many days worth of food do you max out the bag with your setup? 😊
Hey, thanks. I absolutely love my new Atom+ with my setup lighterpack.com/r/exfqwk So wish I had it for the CDT instead of the Arc Haul. I've had 6 days food and there was enough for at least 10? without using the outside pockets. The caveat though is that not only do you need UL gear, but perhaps more importantly, ultra compact! calorifically dense food is super important, follow through the lighterpack links. Atoms can be customised like mine, but unsure wether they currently do the Atom+ in DCF, may be a C-19 thing🤷
@@_javelin awesome to hear, and thanks a lot for sharing your experiences with it! Will look through your lists, cheers mate! Good point about ultra compact - I believe I've dialed in my setup pretty well to where I would like it to be except for the pack itself, but it's not as compact as yours. Maybe a "small" wait penalty to go for a 45 or 50 liter version of Atom + will be worth it in my case to assure I can do longer stretches without resupply..
Great video!
Did you pre-book return tickets from Hemavan, or you planned and bought on the spot when you reached the final destination?
Hi
I booked the ticket to Umea whilst I was in Ammarnas 2 days before on www.tabussen.nu/lanstrafiken/english
The L31 bus cost SEK296 and left at 12:55 just make sure you have time to have an all you can eat buffet lunch before you leave at the ICA supermarket
I can’t remember if you can pay the driver or not.
Lovely video. Do you happen to have your original 14 day plan somewhere? I’m trying to do it in 14 days as well.
Sorry, been in Madeira for 10 days. Try this link caltopo.com/m/BLKJ and my reddit trip report at www.reddit.com/r/Ultralight/comments/j4dqco/trip_planning_and_report_kungsleden_in_sweden/
would you be willing to share your gear? I'm struggling to find the proper gear to do the kungsleden, I'm pretty noob so..it would be perfect to have everything in place to finally try this dream of mine.
Wonderful video! What month was this? Late Aug is my guess? How were the mosquitos?
Hey, I started the last day of August. As for the mosquitoes, they normally absolutely love me, but I only had a few for the first 2-3 days only, so they wasn't a problem and didn't have to use any DEET
Well done! Next time try Via Suecia!
Hi, you did the entire Kungsleden in 14 days, well done. I've never done and preparing since today. I've downloaded your GPX, xls & read Reddit...Do you know how many hours you walked per day and perhaps total progression hours ? MY PLAN: I'd like to do it in 16-17 days including climbing Kebnekaise + packraft the lakes (no motorized transport) + unsupported, i will never resupply so carry my food/gas/gear from the start. I think 25 kgs max including 12kgs food. (packraft, paddle etc... is some weight too)
Hey, sorry for the lateness, I’ve been camping in the English Lake District. Great that you’re doing this, packrafting sounds an awesome idea, but not for me. The waves across the big lakes would make me nervous, I crossed some which were around 1m waves/swell.
As to the daily walking times, I was taking it easy by leaving camp at about 7:30 and had plenty of rest stops and generally got to camp about 5-6pm. Only once did I walk to 7pm. I’ll perhaps update my itinerary with exact details in a few days time. Enjoy your 25kg pack😱
@@_javelin Thanks. Ok good for me. I will probably have a routine like 6am-10pm so around 4-5h more and will "loose time for filming+inflating the packraft+packrafting itself but only 1 way :) If waves are too strong I've 3 options: wait / take the rowboat (6 out of 7 crossings) / packraft around very close to shore. Going South to North: more chance to also have 2 rowboats south when I arrive at a crossing because more people.
I just finished measuring the entire route very details with 2 sidetrips (Skierfe + Kebnekaise) and I'm around 508 km. I will of course not take the bus. Ideally paddle the LULE river over 30km which will be fun, walking over the dam. If the weather is super shit (aka windy), I'll walk the road.
I had a videochat with a guy last week and he and his group took it easy (hours like yours) and did it in 15-16 days. So I guess my timing is not bad. I think I'll leave with 12kgs of food. around 700 gram per day.
Hi nice video. Did you go there in august?
From memory, it was the last day or two of August. It then missed the mosquitos and also the hordes of other hikers. Enjoy
Why did you choose this water filtration system over the squeeze you used on the PCT?
It was actually the CDT I did last year, but same as the PCT in that Giardia is ever present (which I caught in the Wind River Range) I never want to get that again. But the Kungsleden doesn't have problems to my knowledge with water born diseases. So drink happy from the streams.
@@_javelin So the Befree is your preference over the Squeeze if appropriate for the water supplies where you're hiking?
@@turkeyphant There's no great technical difference, on the one hand the squeeze is good IMO for long thru-hikes in that you can cheaply and easily replace the smart water bottle when you're out for a long time as they get skanky. Also if it gets clogged I can backflush it with a coupler. The BeFree for me has a slight edge on shorter hikes in the UK with a much lighter setup as i can also use it with 2x500ml 42mm soft bottles from various others like OMM, Hydrapak etc in my fastpack shoulder pockets. There is so many conflicting opinions on how good each one is, especially regarding flow rate after time. Some disregard the BeFree as you can't backflush, but I only ever use it in "clean" water anyway, so it's not had a problem so far. Also the softer 42mm bottle "may" prove to be more delicate.
@@_javelin thanks for the insight. I appreciate how well refined your gear lists are. How do you feel about the faircap?
Jon I’m sure the company has lofty ethical goals, sawyer has the same and does a huge amount to help developing countries too. On trail all you need is a device that is durable and effective, I notice that they claim to remove 99.99%, sawyer 99.99999%. I haven’t ever seen one, but if I did, I would like to see how durable it is, how easy it clogs and how easy it is to clean out over 3000 miles.
I'd just like to say regarding your comment "maybe LNT doesnt translate to swedish". Most people here do take it very seriously but inevitably there are people who don't, especially on the highway (kungsleden), though sometimes gear is lost due to weather or accidents as well.
Yes, it worsened during 2020-21 due to the pandemic, since it became a really popular trend to start hiking and a lot of people with little-to-no experience headed out without any concept of preserving nature as it was found.
Hundreds of tents was just left behind along the Kungsleden during the season by people who abandoned their hikes.
What an achievement! I encountered the largest reindeer herd I have ever seen when i hiked Kungsleden myself and made a 4K hike-along here: czcams.com/video/xQSknXBGpdc/video.html . We hiked from Ammarnäs to Hemavan and it was very beautiful, check it out!
Great video job, the drones are a game changer in vlogging