""Dirty Clothing" is a must" Norrbottens Län Local Custom Tip by sim1

Why??? You probably ask yourself. “Dirty Clothing” is like a status symbol here on the Fjällen. All ‘real’ hikers have them! Clean means that you have not adjusted yourself to life on the Fjällen, to be one with nature. And you expose yourself as “The Beginner”

Tip for Beginners:
a. Jump in a puddle of water/mud before you start your hike. This will effectively dirty your brand-new shoes and trousers.
b. Remove all price tags from new bought item -- > those are a dead give-away that you are a beginner, LOL
c. IF possible add some dirt to your backpack to give it a more serious look
d. Look confident with everything you do to confuse the people around you

Disclaimer:
This tip is written by a beginner, so maybe it shouldn’t be taken too seriously ;-)