THE LAPLAND EXPERIENCE
The secret to any cold weather survival is layers.
I provide necessary 3rd layer clothing and safety gear for each participant: thermal jacket, thermal pants, mitts, boots, helmet, balaclava, neck protector and googles.
During the register process I ask you, to know your right size, to leave some measurements. This way the clothes I provide you will fit better and thus improve your comfort.
You can contact me if you have any question or need some advice.
All baggage is transported in my sledge so it will be much better you to pack your luggage in a waterproof bag.
Recommended brand: Ortlieb
Whilst participating in the Lapland Experience adventure you will face temperatures ranging from -5º C to -20º C.
So is essential that you bring the following items with you.
- Lightweight underwear, top and bottom
- Thermal midweight socks
Recommended brands: Accapi, Bridgedale
- Polar fleece pullover
- Polar fleece jacket
- Polar fleece pants
- Thin inner gloves (to go inside the provided mitts)
Recommended brands: Black Diamond, North Face
- Wool Hat, or similar
- 2 Scarf (Buff)
- Sunglasses
Layer clothing keeps you dry and warm, which not only feels comfortable but also improves performance, allowing the body to direct its energy resources to maximum effort instead of heat regulation.
The basic philosophy of layer clothing is to create insulating layers of air between several layers of clothing. Because every person's fitness, metabolism and capacity to withstand the cold are different, no single correct layer-clothing solution exists.
The right approach is to put on and take off layers according to weather conditions, own needs and level of physical activity.
These instructions purpose is to help you "step by step" to get dressed properly against the arctic weather.
1st layer, the base layer is in contact with your skin, The best are made from material that will absorb perspiration and wick it away from the skin. Recommended brands: Patagonia, Odlo, Falke, Devold.
2nd layer, the mid layer is on top of 1st layer. Polo neck or shirt with collar; loose-fitting trousers (such as track suit bottoms) made from materials that will dry quickly if they get wet. Could be a Wind-proof fleece or even a woollen pullover.
Recommended brands: Arc'teryx, Lowe, Patagonia, North Face, Helly-Hansen, Marmot, Millet...
3th layer, it blocks wind and keep you warm.
Recommended brands: Arc'teryx, Patagonia, Hardwear...