Experience 2010

The Experience 2010 camp and congresses is closing in, and it’s soon time to pack.

However, it can be hard to know what to pack, particularly if you do it for the first time. Therefore we provide you with some official packing guidelines, helping you find the right things for the trip.

Find the proper equipment

At the very first, you have to find something to have all your luggage in. This depends on how you’re planning to sleep. If you’re going to sleep in a hotel, a suitcase will probably be the best. If you’re going to sleep in a tent, a backpack should work just fine for that.

Sleeping equipment

Hotel sleeper

You won’t need nothing. What a wonderful world!

Tent sleeper

A mat, a pillow and a sleeping bag should be what you need here. However, it can be a bit cold at nighttime, so bring a blanket too.

You might also need a tent. Before your departure, make sure that the tent has all the equipment in order, and you might “test drive” it.

Clothing

Depending on how long your stay will be, and what you’re going to do, you have to plan one t-shirt and one briefs for each day. The rest you might not need very often. Trousers, socks and a sweater should find its way here.

However, remember that in the sun, you can get very hot, and you sweat a lot. Also consider possibilities for bad and rainy weather. Remember a jacket!

If you’re planning to bath, pack shorts/bikini and a towel.

Care

Take care of yourself! Bring a toothbrush, toothpaste, soap/shampoo, hairbrush, shaving equipments, medications and other things you use. Pack soap and other floating things in separate plastic bags.

Summer things!

Since Fredrikstad got Scandinavia’s best summer weather, you should of cause bring sun glasses, sunscreen and mosquito remedy. A water bottle can also be something to have, but this can be brought in Norway, so you won’t have to pack it.

Documents

For getting into Norway, you might need some documents. You MUST remember your passport and your visa if you got that.

Also bring all your tickets you brought, and take a copy of them to be left home, if they get lost on your trip.

For having your documents together, a simple binder should be enough. Keep this at a safe place in your hand luggage, where it’s unable to be lost and to be stolen by pickpockets.

Don’t forget to download and print the Experience 2010 travel guide, and all other time tables you know you need.

Money

Never go outboard without enough money. Bring both a debit/credit card, and some cash. Check with your local bank and conditions about exchanging to Norwegian Kroner (NOK). Also check with your card company about prices of use outboard.

Technical things

Your cell phone should your pocket everywhere you go. Bring it with you, and also check with your cell phone carrier about prices in Norway. Using a cell phone outboard can be very expensive! Also remember to bring your charger.

If you’re going to bring with you a laptop, remember a laptop bag and charger for it.

If you’re going to bring with you a 12 inch portable TV, you’re attending the wrong Experience.

Joy and fun!

Hey, to get the maximum experience, why don’t bring your camera (remember charger and extra memory card), or a good book for your trip.

Some general packing guidelines

• Only pack the things you NEED. Not the things you might think you need.
• Don’t pack anything floating in your hand luggage if travelling by air.
• Pack yourself. Don’t let your mom do it.
• If packing something you wear on your shoulders or at your back, remember that it should be comfortable to wear.
• If packing in a backpack, only let big things like mats and tents be hanging outside. The rest should be INSIDE the backpack.
• Pack things you know you need at the very first, at the top of your baggage.