Packing List

Svalbard Wilderness Adventure

Full trip details
Book Now

Although this trip takes place in the summer, Svalbard will still be cold. Average temperatures in the day time are about 5 degrees, but be prepared for potential lows of -5 at night. Svalbard will be experiencing 24 hours of daylight during this trip.

We provide:

  • Tent

  • Groundsheets (14 mm cellular plastic)

  • Sleeping bag

  • 1 litre thermos bottle

  • Personal glacier equipment

  • Steady double kayaks

  • Dry suits and life vests for kayaking

  • 1 dry bag for use in kayak

  • Maps and compass

What to Bring:

Clothing

  • Base layers (a selection (synthetic, wool or silk, not cotton)  - you might want to wear more than one on a cold day. Also bring an extra set to sleep in)

  • Thermal leggings/long johns to wear under trousers and sleep in

  • Hiking socks (not cotton)

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

  • Warm insulated jacket (down or synthetic/PrimaLoft)

  • Lightweight fleece or mid-layer

  • Breathable, waterproof and windproof shell jacket

  • Breathable soft shell waterproof and windproof trousers 

  • Gloves or mittens (2 pairs, ideally, in case one gets wet - normal ski gloves will do - warm mittens are best if you are prone to getting cold)

  • 1 pair of lighter finger gloves

  • Warm hat/beanie (One extra to sleep in)

  • Cap to keep sun / rain off your face

  • Waterproof hiking boots, preferably with a stiff sole

  • Light shoes to use around the camp

  • Swimwear (for the polar plunge!)

Other

  • Soft overnight duffel bag or backpack for transport of your belongings from the boat to camp (approx. 200 meters in uneven terrain). No suitcases with wheels.

  • Backpack for day trips (30 - 40 litres)

  • Dry bags for inside your day pack to keep your kit organised and dry (eg. 2.5L for packing smaller personal items, 10L+ for clothes)

  • Toiletries

  • Any prescription medication 

  • Other medication (paracetamol/ibuprofen)

  • Compeed or moleskin for blisters, just in case!

  • Personal items (e.g. biodegradable toiletries, sanitary wear etc)

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen (high factor)

  • Water bottle (at least 1L) 

  • Quick dry towel

  • Camera

  • Headtorch

Optional

  • Earplugs and eye mask for sharing rooms / tents and to block the midnight sun

  • Fully charged power banks (there is no electricity once you leave the hostel)

  • Waterproof backpack cover

  • Snacks (we provide these too though!)

  • Insect repellent (not generally an issue)

  • Binoculars (useful to see wildlife)

  • 1 pair of gaiters for glacier hikes (optional)