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!
Personal gear
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
Clothing
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!
Personal oddments
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.
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Sauna gear (towel, soap etc.)
can be on hike
food for return trip
It’s a long journey.
Group gear
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