Clothing and equipment

Don’t carry too much weight. Pack smart and don’t bring along more than you need, while simultaneously making sure you are prepared for the chance that your trip can take longer than you expected.

• In naturum Visitor Centre, rest areas and accessible places such as Sjöfallsudden, you can walk in ordinary shoes. But if you are going on other trips, proper hiking shoes or boots are required. In summer as well as winter, it is good to have shoes and boots that are broken in and comfortable.
• Bring clothing that tolerates water and wind, and be prepared for weather that can be cold, even if you are hiking in the middle of summer.
• Always have a map and compass. Mobile phones do not work in all areas.
• If you are going to pitch a tent, make sure that you have a good tent that can handle weather and wind. Matches are a must, of course.
• Be prepared for mosquitoes.
• There is potable water everywhere. Pack a vessel that can be filled with liquid when you pass a brook.
• The local population that hikes here does not go anywhere without binoculars. Being able to get a closer look at newly born calves, other animals, birds and the surroundings enhances your visit.
• Otherwise here are some tips from locals. Take along a bit of birch-bark for ease in starting a fire. Dried reindeer meat weighs next to nothing and provides a lot of energy. Don’t forget to bring a good knife. Keep a drinking vessel and binoculars close at hand as well as a sturdy hiking stick for wading across streams.