This gear list is a general guideline. For first-time hikers we recommend to follow the list. Experienced hikers are free to customize their own list.
Make sure to pack your sleeping bag and clothes in waterproof bags.
Some gear (skis, tents) can be rented from Soopa, please contact the equiptment master for details. Contacts must be made at least two weeks in advance!
| hiking skis (forest skis) + bindings to the skis | Test the skis and bindings beforehand. | |
| skiing sticks with big rings | there will be a lot of snow, so small rings will not carry your weight. | |
| backpack + rain cover (or ahkio) | At least 60 litres, preferably 70-80 | |
| sleeping bag | A good winter bag or two inside each other. | |
| trekking mattress | 2-3 cm of isolation, use two if in doubt. | |
| skiing boots + linings + extra linings | Or skiing shoes that fit your bindings |
It is important to protect your body from wind, moisture and cold. Wearing several thin layers of clothing and adding or taking them off when necessary helps keeping you comfortable.
| Windproof coat with hood | ||
| windproof trousers | preferably water-resistant | |
| technical underwear and spares | merino wool or polypropylene etc. No cotton! | |
| warm cap | windproof | |
| gloves | windproof | |
| socks | No cotton. | |
| warm jacket for breaks | down etc., necessary | |
| quilted trousers | ||
| sweater or fleece jacket | ||
| Wool trousers etc. | ||
| baclava, scarf | ||
| spare gloves | ||
| spare socks, underwear | No cotton! |
| sunglasses | Absolutely necessary. Spares would be also good to have | |
| sun lotion | Sun on spring snow burns skin easily | |
| toilet paper | pack waterproof! | |
| toothbrush and paste | ||
| newspaper pages | for drying boots | |
| trash bag | for both you and a friend | |
| compass | ||
| map | from SOOPA | |
| plastic cover | keeps map readable | |
| knife | sharp, for kindling etc. | |
| Head lamp | necessary, it’s going to be dark. You might need to ski with its light. | |
| spare batteries | for lamp, cold kills batteries fast. | |
| skiing wax | prepare for different conditions. | |
| matches | waterproof, consider multiple separately packed packs. | |
| candles | light and stove-boosting | |
| irtoremmejä | teltan, lapioiden ym. kiinnittämiseen | |
| skiing goggles | for blizzards | |
| face mask | for cold and wind | |
| personal medicine | ||
| lip salve | ||
| plaster | Compeed and regular | |
| painkillers | ||
| sanitary towels | ||
| freshen-up towels | or desinfection liquid | |
| tissues | ||
| comb |
| plastic cup, plate & cutlery | in a canvas bag | approx. 0,5 kg | |
| flask | at least 1 l, hang it under your jacket somehow. | 2 kg full | |
| thermos flask | necessary, at least 0,75 l. | 1-1,5 kg full | |
| thermos flask for food | 0,75l large mouth for lunch, optional. | 1-1,5 kg full | |
| food | breakfast, lunch, dinner | 4-5 kg | |
| small nibbles | raisins, nuts, chocolate, cookies, dry fruit | 100-200 g/day | |
| condiments | salt, sugar, pepper, chili for taste | ||
| drinks | powdered milk, chocoa powder, coffee, tea etc. |
Unnecessary, but nice
| camera | Memory card and battery. | |
| playing cards | ||
| cabin shoes | easier to walk around | |
| dish towel | dries dishes faster, 1 per food pair | |
| snow brush | ||
| clothespins | for hanging clothes. | |
| seat cover | For sitting on cold cabin benches or snow. | |
| extra spoon, cup etc, | ||
| earplugs |
For after the hike
| Food & drink for first day | ready from home, unless group decides otherwise. | |
| clean clothes | ’ei välttämätön’, mutta mukava myös vieruskaverille | |
| Sauna gear (towel, soap etc.) | can be on hike | |
| food for return trip | It’s a long journey. |
approx. 2-5 kg per person. Group can decide on how weight is split if necessary. You don’t personally have to own everything, group can agree on how to get the needed equipment. Tents from Soopa
| Tent | Necessary, there might not always be a cabin available | |
| Stoves | 1 stove/2 people, 2 litres of fuel per stove | |
| spade | 1 – 2 light spades/ group. | |
| First aid | plasters, disinfectant, dressing, cast, pain killer etc | |
| repair kit | iron wire, thread, needles, duct tape | |
| thermometer | ||
| pen | ||
| hike diary | from SOOPA | |
| spare skiing stick | ||
| spare ski cusp | ||
| GPS | doesn’t replace map + compass! | |
| axe | For firewood and water holes | |
| cooking and dishwashing gear | spatula, brush etc. |
