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Date of upload: Apr 20, 2022 ^^
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You mentioned winter jacket, which is what people in less demanding climates mostly think and actually also needs.
In more demanding climates we rely on layered more functional clothing.
Wearing layers of clothing offers better protection than wearing just one layer. Different layers have different purposes to be better in what they are supposed to do and also are more adaptable to many situations.
But if all you need is to walk short distances outside and not really stay out in all weather, then a winter jacket and shoes are about enough.
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The US uses 110 volt while Europe and pretty much the rest of the world use 220 volt. Some electronics have a volt switch to switch between the two, like shavers and hairdryers. More advanced and expensive electronics often have auto detect so you don’t have to think about switching between the electric potential differences. Cheaper electronics, especially when produced in the US, might have neither. Always check before plugging in if it’s auto detect or of there is a switch. It should say something like Input: 100 - 240 VAC – 50/60 Hz. If it only says Input: 110 VAC – 50/60 Hz, don’t plug it in to a 220 volt outlet. You can however buy a transformer if your electronic device can’t handle the outlet. Those are either “step up” or “step down”. What you need to use with your 110 volt electronics is a step down transformer, so that the 220 volt current changes to 110 volt. It’s often cheaper to buy a new device though.
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Regarding electric/electronic goods taken from the USA to Sweden:
they must be designed to handle to voltage in our outlets, which is 240 volts. As far as I know the USA uses only 110 or 120 volts in the outlets, which means that when you plug a device meant for American voltage levels into a Swedish power outlet, it will burn up unless it is specifically designed to handle the voltage. Many modern chargers for laptops and phones can handle both American and Swedish (or, more broadly, European) voltages without a problem, but things like curling irons will probably not be OK with the increase in voltage.
Also: stiletto heels on Lilla torg must have been a blast for those who saw you!
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If the bleach you use is hydrogen peroxide I believe that has become pretty restricted in recent years. It can be used to make a very unreliable and powerful explosive, which terrorists use to terrorist, and teenagers use to blow all fingers off their hands.
Regarding the weather, the cold in Northern and southern Sweden tends to feel pretty different (unless it's like -25 I leave the coat home and only wear a shirt) because the air in the North is much drier. While +5 in some coastal towns in the south can feel pretty horrific, it usually has to go down to -20 or -30 in the north before it starts feeling very cold. In the early 90s I survived a winter in Gotland, with temperatures mostly above freezing, and I have rarely felt cold like that!
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I’ve been to Sweden twice; once in early August and early November. August was cloudy and rainy and my friends were sad for me since it was my first time there.
There were a few sunny days I had with my girlfriend there. But much of the weather was hoodie, light jacket, and jeans.
November was a little different. Cold but not unbearable. I’d add to the list some compression underwear. Longjohns aren’t functional. And yes. A good shoe. Otherwise, enjoy the land of Narnia. It’s a beautiful country and I envy Swedes in many ways as an American. I love my country. I’ve served my country. But Sweden does many things differently and better in a lot of ways. My girlfriend knows this. 😉 😂
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Oh man I can somewhat relate to your situation with the shoes. I wore actually snow shoes cant remember the brand in particular but I got them in Sweden. I went to Gothenburg, me and my partner walked all around the city and my feet started killing me. There was not snow their yet and there was not really any old roads or sidewalks like they do in Stockholm but it was hell. So yea also the adapter is a big thing to have as well they do sell them at the air port but even I got my first one at Wal-mart for not a ad price.
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@ollep9142
2 years ago
One really important thing to bring is a credit/debit card! Visa or MasterCard are the best options. Cash is NOT king in Sweden and AmEx isn't accepted everywhere.
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