Kit list for Arctic Adventurer Expedition Sweden

• Warm hat, ideally wind-proof and with the ability to protect the ears
• Balaclava in case of extreme cold
• Scarf or headover
• Minimum of 2 sets of quality thermal underwear (Long johns and long sleeved, e.g. merino wool based)
• Minimum of 2 insulative tops (fleece, wool or similar)
• Heavy weight highly insulating jacket (Snugpak softie or similar are highly recommended) A minimum of 2 pairs of insulative trousers (fleece, wool or similar) we recommend the salopette type that
• Windproof and breathable jacket (e.g. ventile, gortex)
• Windproof and breathable overtrousers (a thick rubber band made of bike inner tube can be used to seal over trousers and boots to stop snow entering)
• Multiple pairs of socks (High percentage wool content is HIGHLY recommended, don't choose cotton)
• Pair of thin liner gloves (Fast drying material that allows a relative degree of dexterity) extremely important!
• Insulated leather gloves (e.g. Hestra's)
• Pair of insulative mittens (Wool or similar)
• Windproof and breathable outer mitt (ideally to fit over outer gloves)
• Insulative Wellies or other high leg boots that allow 2 pairs of socks to be worn underneath OR insulated boots of Mukluk style e.g. Sorel Caribou, Baffin's
• Pair of warm trainers or similar to wear when not in boots (in cabin etc.)
• Large rucksack that you can fit all of your kit in
• Day sack (35lt+)
• Arctic rated (-25 deg C) sleeping bag (-40 deg C bags available for hire at £15 per day - let us know in advance if you require these). Alternatively you could combine two 4/5 season bags.
• Breathable bivvy bag or cheap plastic tarp and cordage
• Full length sleeping mat (thick closed cell, available to hire for £3 per day, or Thermarest type mat)
• Head torch and set of spare batteries
• Knife/Fork/Spoon set, mug, mess tin (Plastic or wood is recommended as cold metal sticks to skin!)
• Water bottle (min. 1L)
• Thermos flask
• Notebook, pen/pencil (optional)
• Personal toiletries (Incl. small towel)
• Whistle
• Personal first aid kit containing any medication you require
• Sunglasses and/or goggles
• Suncream (High SPF)
• Sufficient Dry Bags to fit clothes and sleeping system in.
• Tent (Available to hire for £20 per day)
• Stove (NOT GAS powered, Trangia stoves available to hire for £5 per day)
• Vapour Barrier Liner for Sleeping Bag (Available to hire for £3 per day)
• 30 m cordage