Norrland, Sweden
The three-layer principle for comfort.
Specific items for winter and summer.
Insulated, waterproof winter boots with good grip. Enough room for thick socks. Sorel Caribou Waterproof Winter Boot is a reliable choice.
Waterproof hiking boots for wet, muddy trails. Lighter shoes for indoors. Salomon Men's X Ultra 3 Mid GTX Hiking Boots for support and waterproofing.
For winter, Traction devices like Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction System are highly recommended for icy paths. They offer grip.
Keep your important documents organized and accessible.
Ready your devices for Abisko's environment.
Important for capturing Abisko's beauty.
Google Maps or Apple Maps. Download offline maps for areas with limited mobile coverage.
The SJ App for train tickets and schedules. YR.no or SMHI.se for weather. My Aurora Forecast & Alerts, or Aurora Forecast, predict aurora activity.
Use cloud storage (Google Drive, Dropbox) or an External hard drive to back up photos and documents. This protects your memories and important information.
Stay healthy and ready for minor ailments.
Protect yourself from the elements.
Consider renting snowshoes, cross-country skis, or ice skates (if available). Thick outer winter suits for specific tours are often included by tour operators.
Bring personal hiking boots, base layers, mid-layers, regular outer layers, headlamp, and camera gear. These items fit better and are more comfortable if you own them.
Items difficult or expensive to purchase locally include specialized outdoor gear, prescription medications, or specific dietary items. These should come from home. Local shops have limited stock and higher prices.
Do not forget these useful items.
Items unique to Abisko experiences.
Reduces plastic waste. Tap water is safe to drink.
For groceries or souvenirs. Minimizes single-use plastics.
Keeps drinks warm in cold conditions, lessens cup waste.
For all electronics, confirming compatibility everywhere.
Keep essential medications and copies of documents in your carry-on bag, not checked luggage.
Always check the weather forecast close to your departure date and pack accordingly. Arctic weather is unpredictable.