Note: this is a translation from kaamosvaellusvarusteet (in finnish). Translation is not complete.

Gear list for Kaamos hike

Personal gear

	hiking skis (forest skis) + bindings to the skis
	skiing sticks with big rings
	skiing rubber boots with (separate) felt lining + extra pair of felt linings
	backpack + rain cover (or ahkio)
	4-season sleeping bag or two 3-season bags
	4-season trekking mattress or two thinner mattresses
	plastic plate, spoon and mug
	drinking bottle (capacity of 1 liter)
	thermos flask (at least 0.75 litres) (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT)
	accessory straps to fasten gear to your backpack

Personal oddments

	compass
	map (from SOOPA) + plastic cover for the map
	knife (sharp)
	head lamp (EXTREMELY IMPORTANT) + spare batteries
	downhill skiing goggles (useful in storm)
	skiing wax
	plaster and special plaster for bladders (for example Compeed)
	some painkiller
	personal medicines
	matchsticks (in waterproof packing)
	(camera)
	toothbrush, toothpaste
	toilet paper
	sanitary towels
	freshen-up towels/hand disinfection liquid
	candles
	lip salve
	handkerchiefs

Clothes

	windproof jacked with hood
	trousers (windproof)
	warm and windproof cap
	warm and windproof gloves
	socks
	warm (down) jacket to be used during breaks
	quilted trousers
	sweater or fleece jacket
	two sets of technical underwear (polypropylene, micro fleece)
	scarf, balaclava
	extra gloves
	socks, underwear
	other clothes if needed (use your discretion)

Food

	ingredients for breakfast, lunch and dinner
	nibbles (chocolate, raisins, nuts, bisquits?)
	salt and other spices
	tea bags, instant coffee, cocoa powder, milk powder
	bread, butter/margarine, cheese, baloney

Group gear (divided up for six)

tent 1

tent 2

trangia 1, fuel (two litres of Sinoli), brush for washing the dishes, ladle, spatula, whisk

trangia 2, fuel (two litres of Sinoli), brush for washing the dishes, ladle, spatula, whisk

trangia 3, fuel (two litres of Sinoli), brush for washing the dishes, ladle, spatula, whisk

2 shovels, saw, axe, spare skiing stick, spare cusp for ski, first aid kit, repair kit, thermometer, booklet for hike diary

You should also have something to eat as a breakfast in the bus. Fill your drinking bottle and thermos flask at home.

In addition to these you should have a towel, detergents and a change of clothes for sauna after the hike. These can be stored in the bus during the hike.

Päivitetty 01. 01. 2011 (Webmaster)