Minttu Heimovirta
Backpack – One that can take some sweat and snow while keeping the insides dry. It should fit your back to prevent straining. Volume of 25-35 litres.
Warm jacket – A must wherever you go, year round in Lapland. Thinner clothing is great for the active part of the day trip but you get cold very quickly when you stop moving. Especially when sweaty. A good jacket is windproof and insulates from the cold. It keeps you warm during breaks, and in emergency situation it can be a life saver. You might have to wait for help a long time. Down jacket is a good option as it’s light and packs into small space.
Map – Even on marked routes the signs (or your attention) may fail at guiding you where you intend to go. It’s always a good idea to carry a map and even a compass. Maps on mobile phones are little use when the battery dies.
Thermos – In cold, dry air you lose lots of liquids just by breathing - as much as 2 dl/h. Physical exercise only makes you more dehydrated. You lose water 0,5-1 l/h by sweating, even in the cold climate. The danger of dehydration is real in the winter as you won’t feel thirsty. The body is busy coping with the cold, and puts other signals, such as thirst, aside. When you finally do feel the thirst, you are already dehydrated. Thermos is the best way to carry liquids as the content will not freeze. When ingested, the warm liquid will also warm your toes and fingers. Coffee is not a great drink for outdoor activities as it is a diuretic and will make you lose even more liquids. Warm juice is excellent – the sugars will give your body an extra boost.
Drinking bottle – the more you carry (and also drink!) liquids, the better. Cold water will be frozen in no time. Also, cold water will cool down your body, something you don’t want in the winter. If you don’t have a thermos, fill your drinking bottle with warm liquid. Wrap it inside the jacket or the extra top, so it won’t lose all the heat.
First Aid Kit – the one time you need it, you will be forever grateful. Just having a bandaid for blister can save the day. A good idea is to include an emergency foil blanket.
Headlamp – you should always keep one in your bag. The only time of year you don’t need it, is midsummer.
Snack – Always carry something to eat. It can be nuts, protein bar or chocolate. Something to lift your – or your friend’s – blood sugar. Everybody will be happier!
Foldable seat – during break it is nice to sit and relax your muscles. Sitting on snow or wood is rather cold. A foldable foam seat to the rescue!
Matches – you never know when this little box will save your life. Matches should be packed in a sealed waterproof bag so they won’t get moist. In case you are planning on making a fire, a knife is also essential.
Extra top – A sweaty shirt will cool your body quickly. Pack an extra base layer top with long sleeves in case you need to get warm. Preferably woollen.
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