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Packing list: What should you bring when you start at Bakketun Folkehøgskole?

What should you pack to get the most out of your year at folk high school? How much is too much, and what should you absolutely not forget?

Preparing for a year at folk college can be overwhelming, but with our packing list tips it becomes easier. Here you will find good advice on what you should take with you for a fantastic school year.

General packing list:

  • Duvet, pillow and bed linen
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Clothing and shoes. Take with you what you need both for everyday life (mostly everyday ;-)) and parties, both for indoor and outdoor use.
  • Passport or ID card
  • Standard travel insurance
  • Equipment you need for your line. You will find the package list for the various lines further down in the article.

This can be nice to have with you:

  • Outdoor equipment/training clothes
  • Daypack
  • PC, chargers for mobile/PC, headset, camera etc.
  • Slippers or slippers
  • Bathrobe
  • A good wool blanket
  • Storage boxes that can be placed under the bed
  • Sleeping bag and sleeping mat
  • Some people also think it is nice to bring things to make the room pleasant

Bringing some decorations, pictures and other personal items makes the room cosy.

Packing list for the various lines

Sports Extreme Australia

  • Backpack (min. 70L)
  • Daypack
  • Sleeping pad
  • Sleeping bag (-15 degrees)
  • Goretex jacket/trousers, intermediate layer clothing
  • Mountain boots, sneakers
  • Headlamp, sunglasses and ski goggles
  • Swimwear and training clothes
  • Mountain bike (recommends good damping)
  • Helmet (and other protective equipment)
  • Hat, gloves, buff
  • Skiing/snowboarding
  • Drinking bottle and travel dining set
  • First aid equipment. You can find cheap and well-used equipment at finn.no. The school has an agreement with 20% discount with the local sports shops that are here (Bremseth sport, Navasport and Intersport).

Challenge Explore

  • Bag: 75 litres
  • Daypack
  • Sleeping bag that can withstand the cold!
  • Sleeping pad
  • Turn knife
  • Cutlery (cup, plate, fork, spoon)
  • Warm clothes (super underwear/wool underwear, wool socks, mittens, hat, neck)
  • Shell jacket
  • Hiking pants that can withstand a little rain
  • Hiking shoes
  • Flashlight/headlight
  • Bicycle
  • Skiing (cross-country or mountain skiing)

Gaming Active

  • Own machine and equipment for gaming
  • Hiking clothes (summer/winter)
  • Underwear for hiking
  • Hat/mittens
  • Wind/rain
  • Shoes (hiking and running shoes)
  • Sleeping bag/bed
  • Backpack (min. 60 liters)
  • Skis (preferably touring skis)
  • Bicycle

    Stage Studio Tour

    The school has most of the equipment you will need, but you are welcome to bring your own equipment that you would like to use throughout the school year.

    Arts and crafts

    • Work clothes and shoes: Both ceramics and silver/jewellery work involve a lot of dirt, dust and dirt. 
    • A full suit or similar that you can pull over your normal clothes, and thus take off when you leave the pottery workshop  
    • Leather apron is perfect for silver/jewellery work

    Other useful packing tips:

    • Remember that you can collect things at home already during the autumn holidays if you are going home then. There is often not much storage space in the room, so it may be a good idea not to bring everything you need for the whole year at once.
    • We have good discount agreements with several local shops, e.g. on training clothes and equipment. If you're missing something, we'll help you get it when you get to school. 
    • When it comes to clothes, pack what you feel comfortable wearing. There is no dress code at a folk college!

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