Packing List

Dog Sledding Adventure in Lapland

What we provide:

For skiing and snowshoeing:

  • Snowshoes

  • Hiking Poles

  • Skis

  • Ski Poles

On the expedition:

  • Overalls (To keep you warm and keep you clean)

  • Winter boots

  • Thick mittens

  • Headlamp

  • Clear glass goggles (if needed)

A winter clothing kit is available for hire, including polar boots, thermal trousers, a thermal jacket and gloves. The kit can be rented for an additional fee of £65, which can be paid at the time of booking or added later on.

What to Bring:

Snow kit

  • Day pack (25-30l) for carrying layers and lunch while you’re out and to use on overnight expedition

  • Base layer thermal tops (synthetic, wool or silk) - at least 2 sets

  • Long johns (thermal) (synthetic, wool or silk) - at least 2 sets

  • Warm fleece or wool jumper

  • Fleece sweatpants or thermal leggings (mid layer for your legs)

  • Light mid-layer synthetic or down insulated jacket 

  • A breathable, waterproof/water resistant and windproof shell jacket 

  • Breathable, waterproof/water resistant and windproof thermal trousers or ski salopettes (available for rent)

  • A warm packable insulated / down jacket (available for rent)

  • A selection of warm socks of different thicknesses to help you get the best fit in your boots (wool is best):

  • Thinner socks x 3 or more

  • Thicker socks x 2

  • Sunglasses (ski googles can be useful if the weather is bad but can fog up when you get hot!)

  • Warm hat (available for rent)

  • Buff (you might want two - one for your neck, one as a headband), scarf or balaclava

  • Warm gloves for winter use (available for rent)

  • Glove liners 

  • Disposable hand and/or feet warmers if you suffer from cold hands (optional)

  • Sunglasses with UV-protection

  • Warm, lined and waterproof winter or hiking boots (available for rent)


Off the snow

  • Casual warm evening clothes

  • Night wear

  • Toiletries

  • Swimwear for the spa, sauna and ice bathing

  • Neoprene booties and gloves for ice bathing (optional)

  • Sandals, preferably plastic, for sauna

  • Travel towel (for the swimming and sauna and night in the wilderness hut)

  • Sunscreen (high factor) and lip salve

  • Any prescription medication 

  • Other medication (paracetamol/ibuprofen) is significantly more expensive in Sweden so bring some if you need to

  • Compeed or moleskin for blisters, just in case!

  • Slippers / shoes for the hotel and wilderness cabin

  • Thermos for warm drinks

  • Water bottle (insulated if possible)

Other Stuff

  • Camera

  • Waterproof case for your phone might be handy

  • Snacks

  • Driving License for snowmobiling

Available to rent:

Winter clothes for the entire period, £65 rental fee:

  • Polar boots

  • Thermal trousers

  • Thermal jacket

  • Gloves