Philippe Jumeau Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars (endret) I arrive in Finse on Friday 29th March 2024 to begin a crossing of the Hardangervidda from Finse to Haukeliseter. My problem is that, because I arrive in Oslo when all the shops are closed because of Easter, I will not be able to purchase gas canisters for my MSR stove. Ideally, I am looking for 3x 227g MSR Isopro canisters or similar make which is compatible with my stove. My plan is to start skiing from about 2 p.m. on the 29th. Does anyone have a suggestion as to how I can get gas in Oslo or Finse? Thanks in anticipation. Endret 7. mars av Tessatroll Lite beskrivande tittel Siter
+Gabs88 Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars The Norwegian post office has package boxes which can be accessed 24/7 stationed in different locations, I'm sure there are a few in Oslo. It should be possible to order the gas from a Norwegian web store such as Fjellsport.no or Milrab.no and have it arrive in a package box so it's possible to pick it up even on Friday the 29th. 1 Siter
+jaknudsen Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars (endret) The DNT Finsehytta will very likely have gas canisters for sale. Check with them beforehand to be sure. https://www.dnt.no/hytter/betjente/finsehytta/english/ Endret 7. mars av jaknudsen 3 Siter
+sneakyowl Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars jaknudsen skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 9.33): The DNT Finsehytta will very likely have gas canisters for sale. Check with them beforehand to be sure. https://www.dnt.no/hytter/betjente/finsehytta/english/ Ekspander A good bet, however this is from this page: https://www.dnt.no/hytter/betjente/finsehytta/english/about-finsehytta/meals/ "We have a small shop in our reception. We can offer candies, fruits, cake, yogurt, drinks etc. and some outdoor articles. We do not sell groceries or fuel /camping gas." Another, bit harder to accomplish alternative: Sport 1 in Geilo (3 stops before Finse and just 3 minutes walk from Geilo station) historically looks to have been open on Langfredag (29th March this year). They definitely have camping gas, but if you take this detour I would call beforehand to be sure . I have at least bought liquid fuel there before for my stove. You will need to wait for the next train to Finse at Geilo station if you go with this option. 1 Siter
+jaknudsen Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars sneakyowl skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 10.21): We do not sell groceries or fuel /camping gas. Ekspander Nice research! Apparently, the Finse 1222 hotel has a small shop "Handlebu" where gas should be available. Give them a call. https://www.hotelfinse1222.no/kontakt 2 Siter
ryback Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars Gabs88 skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 9.31): The Norwegian post office has package boxes which can be accessed 24/7 stationed in different locations, I'm sure there are a few in Oslo. It should be possible to order the gas from a Norwegian web store such as Fjellsport.no or Milrab.no and have it arrive in a package box so it's possible to pick it up even on Friday the 29th. Ekspander Don't you need a Norwegian cell phone number to use these apps? 1 Siter
+Gabs88 Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars (endret) ryback skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 12.17): Don't you need a Norwegian cell phone number to use these apps? Ekspander I was wondering about the same but I checked this page: https://www.posten.no/kundeservice/pakkeboks-hjelp And I can't see anything about needing a Norwegian number to use them? Just says phone number. But you could be correct. In that case there's supposedly also a post office at Finse Stasjon? But there seems to be some limitations there too.. Maybe you could call that number and ask about 2PM on Friday 29th. Endret 7. mars av Gabs88 1 Siter
ryback Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars I checked the app now. It supports country codes +45, +46 and +47 1 Siter
+Gabs88 Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars ryback skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 12.25): I checked the app now. It supports country codes +45, +46 and +47 Ekspander I guess checking the telephone number above would be worth a try then. +47 46954143 is the hotline for Finse Station Post Office. Could be worth calling to check if someone can pick up a package on the 29th or not. 1 Siter
ryback Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars If you are spending the night at a hotel in Oslo you can ask them if it's OK to order some gas online and have it shipped to the hotel. Or you could ask Finse hotel if you can ship to them if they don't sell it. 1 Siter
+Gabs88 Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars Also, a lot of petrol stations sell small gas canisters. Not all of them but it's also not uncommon. So if you call around you should be able to find some. Siter
+Marius Engelsen Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars Gabs88 skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 15.12): Also, a lot of petrol stations sell small gas canisters. Not all of them but it's also not uncommon. So if you call around you should be able to find some. Ekspander Yes, that is correct. I think this is the best option. Or maybe bring a liquid fuel stove, if you have one. Than you can get kerosene (or «tennvæske», for lighting the grill/barbeque), or petrol, at any gas station. In the case of petrol, buy 4-stroke alkylate petrol, as it is safer for your health. 1 Siter
Philippe Jumeau Skrevet 7. mars Forfatter Skrevet 7. mars ryback skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 12.29): If you are spending the night at a hotel in Oslo you can ask them if it's OK to order some gas online and have it shipped to the hotel. Or you could ask Finse hotel if you can ship to them if they don't sell it. Ekspander Thank for the suggestion. I am staying at the Anker Hostel in Oslo. I contacted them but they cannot take delivery of gas because of health and safety with a potentially explosive canister. Siter
Philippe Jumeau Skrevet 7. mars Forfatter Skrevet 7. mars Gabs88 skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 15.12): Also, a lot of petrol stations sell small gas canisters. Not all of them but it's also not uncommon. So if you call around you should be able to find some. Ekspander Thanks for your reply. This is what I did last time I made this trip. I struck it lucky with the first gas station that I visited. My concern this time around is whether or not the gas stations will be open 24/24 on Thursday 28th March when all the shops are closing for Easter? Do you know if gas stations are open as normal? thanks. Siter
+Marius Engelsen Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars Philippe Jumeau skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 19.25): My concern this time around is whether or not the gas stations will be open 24/24 on Thursday 28th March when all the shops are closing for Easter? Do you know if gas stations are open as normal? thanks. Ekspander Gas stations are usually open every day, also during easter. Especially near cities. 1 Siter
Philippe Jumeau Skrevet 7. mars Forfatter Skrevet 7. mars Thanks Marius. I arrive in Oslo Central at around 17h00, so I will make a bee-line for petrol stations. Siter
+Gabs88 Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars Philippe Jumeau skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 19.25): Thanks for your reply. This is what I did last time I made this trip. I struck it lucky with the first gas station that I visited. My concern this time around is whether or not the gas stations will be open 24/24 on Thursday 28th March when all the shops are closing for Easter? Do you know if gas stations are open as normal? thanks. Ekspander It's not all that difficult to find phone numbers for specific stations and ask them. You can even ask them to put aside a couple of canisters so they don't run out Siter
ryback Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars (endret) Too bad you told the hotel what you wanted to ship to them... There aren't many gas stations the central parts of Oslo. The closest one to Anker Hotel is Esso, at Trondheimsveien 61. Then Shell at Trondheimsveien 184 and CirkleK at Uelands gate 55. Beware, some stations (not the ones above) are unmanned and have no attached stores. Endret 7. mars av ryback Siter
+sneakyowl Skrevet 7. mars Skrevet 7. mars If I remember to do it I can pop by Circle K at Økern sometime the coming week. Its a large station always open. 14 min on the subway from Oslo Central Station. They should have it, if anyone. I wouldn't have too high hopes for the few gas stations in the more central areas. 3 Siter
Philippe Jumeau Skrevet 8. mars Forfatter Skrevet 8. mars Thanks for your suggestion. How far from the Anker hostel is this gas station please? Siter
Swiss John Skrevet 8. mars Skrevet 8. mars sneakyowl skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 10.21): jaknudsen skrev (På 7.3.2024 den 9.33): The DNT Finsehytta will very likely have gas canisters for sale. Check with them beforehand to be sure. https://www.dnt.no/hytter/betjente/finsehytta/english/ Ekspander A good bet, however this is from this page: https://www.dnt.no/hytter/betjente/finsehytta/english/about-finsehytta/meals/ "We have a small shop in our reception. We can offer candies, fruits, cake, yogurt, drinks etc. and some outdoor articles. We do not sell groceries or fuel /camping gas." Ekspander In spite of this very clear statement on their website (probably due to fire regulations or house insurance), I would suggest that the OP should phone Finsehytta anyhow and ask them if they have any canisters. Likewise, as already suggested, he could try the hotel at Finse railway station (Finse 1222 – which is the name of the hotel, not the phone number!). Quite a few people from outside Norway hand in their gas cartridges in the huts at the end of their tour, as they can’t take them on the aeroplane. I’ve done this myself many times and often handed in an unused cartridge (I carry a stove for emergency only and rarely use the fuel). 1 Siter
Swiss John Skrevet 8. mars Skrevet 8. mars Philippe Jumeau skrev (På 8.3.2024 den 9.10): How far from the Anker hostel is this gas station please? Ekspander Best with T-Bane (Subway) nr. 5 or bus nr. 60. 1 Siter
Swiss John Skrevet 9. mars Skrevet 9. mars sneakyowl skrev (På 9.3.2024 den 12.06): Look what I found @Finsehytta today: Ekspander That’s exactly why I suggested above that the OP should phone Finse and ask. The fact that your picture shows just one single sealed Primus cartridge and one unsealed Coleman’s seems to suggest that they don’t “officially” stock these items. It never hurts to ask! 2 Siter
Philippe Jumeau Skrevet 9. mars Forfatter Skrevet 9. mars I rang yesterday and they tell me that they have plenty of gas available and they will be opened on Friday 29th March. I will still look for gas in Oslo as a back up, because my trip will be compromised if I don’t have gas and I am a little paranoid! 2 Siter
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