Preparing for a winter adventure is all about staying warm, dry, and comfortable so you can fully enjoy your time in the snow. The right gear makes all the difference — not just for your safety, but for your overall experience.
Below you’ll find a detailed packing list tailored to our different winter trips. Each destination and activity brings its own conditions from Arctic expeditions to winter fat biking. We’ve outlined what you’ll need for each — from technical clothing layers to essential personal items — so you can pack with confidence.
If you’re unsure about any item or want advice on specific gear, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team. We’re here to help you get the most out of your Sidetracked adventure.
Lapland Adventure
Kit list
☐ 25-30l backpack (this needs to hold your layers, lunch, snacks and
anything else you might need)
☐ head torch (plus extra batteries)
☐ 500ml/ 1l thermos bottle (one for a hot drink, one for a cold drink)
☐ ski goggles
☐ 3-season sleeping bag (comfort -7 or more) and a sleeping bag liner
☐ Dry bags (5-10l)
Clothing
☐ 1x mid layers
☐ 2x warm jumpers/fleeces
☐ 2x sets of base layers
☐ 2x wool/thick socks
☐ 2/3 sock liners
☐ hat
☐ buff/scarf
☐ mittens
☐ glove liners
☐ salopettes/ski trousers
☐ shell jacket & shell pants
☐ down/warm jacket
☐ winter boots (able to fit 2 socks in)
☐ personal hygiene kit
☐ swimsuit (for sauna)
☐ normal clothes for inside cabin
Group list
We will provide you each with:
+ All equipment hire, skis,
snowshoes, fatbikes etc
+ Cup, bowl and spork
Optional
☐ camera/tripod
☐ book
Hire
We have some gear available to hire
☐ Head torch
☐ Leather mittens
☐ Hut sleeping Bag
Just get in touch and let us know what sizes etc and we can organise this for the week.
Hut to Hut Trip
kit list
☐ backpack/duffle bag/dry bags (some way to keep your stuff together in the sled)
☐ head torch (Plus extra batteries)
☐ sleeping bag*
☐ thermos bottle
☐ backpack (20-30l)
ski gear
☐ 1x mid layers
☐ 1x warm jumper/fleece
☐ 2x base layer set Underwear
☐ 2x wool/thick socks
☐ 2/3 sock liners
☐ hat
☐ buff/scarf
☐ mittens
☐ glove liners
☐ hut/camp shoes
☐ shell jacket & shell pants
☐ down/warm jacket
☐ Personal hygiene kit (Possibility to wash when we have sauna mid week)
☐ Personal medication kit (compeed for blisters are good)
☐ travel towel
☐ swimsuit (for sauna)
☐ Set of clothes for before/ after the trip.
☐ Power pack - no electricity during trip
group list
We will provide you each with:
+ ski set
+ ski pole set
+ ski boots
+ eco utensil set
optional
☐ ski googles
☐ camera/book
*winter sleeping bags can be rented if needed.
Intro to the Nordic Skiing
kit list
☐ backpack
☐ head torch (Plus extra batteries)
☐ 1l thermos bottle
☐ Sleeping bag liner
☐ Sleeping bag (2/3 season)
clothing
☐1 x mid layers
☐ 2x warm jumpers/fleece
☐ 2x base layer set underwear
☐ 2x wool/thick socks
☐ 2/3 sock liners
☐ hat
☐ buff/scarf
☐ mittens
☐ thin gloves
☐ shell jacket
☐ sallopettes
☐ warm down jacket
☐ swimsuit (for sauna)
☐ Normal clothes for inside cabin/restaurants
group list
We will provide you each with:
+ Ski boots, skis, poles
+ Cup, bowl and spork
optional
☐ ski goggles
☐ camera/tripod
☐ book
hire
We can hire you out some gear if you don’t already own any:
☐ Sleeping Bag / Liner
☐ Head Torch
☐ Leather mittens
☐ Winter boots
Just get in touch and let us know what sizes etc and we can organise this for the week.
Arctic Winter Expedition
kit list
☐ backpack/duffle bag/dry bags (some way to keep your stufftogether in the sled)
☐ head torch (Plus extra batteries)
☐ Winter Sleeping Bag (must be good for -25 or better)
☐ Sleeping bag liner
☐ Sleeping mat
☐ 1-2l thermos bottle
☐ Nalgene bottle (double up as a water bottle at night)
☐ backpack (20-30l)
ski gear
☐ 1/2x mid layers
☐ 2x warm jumper/fleece
☐ 2x base layer set - one for skiing and one for downtime
☐ 3x wool/thick socks
☐ 2/3 sock liners
☐ 1/2 thermal underwear
☐ hat & hat liner
☐ 2x neck warmers/ Buff
☐ Big mittens
☐ 1/2x glove liners
☐ hut shoes (eg crocs)
☐ shell jacket & shell pants
☐ big down jacket
☐ Sunglasses/ Googles
☐ Personal hygiene kit (Possibility to wash when we have sauna mid week)
☐ Personal medication kit (compeed for blisters are good)
☐ travel towel
☐ swimsuit (for sauna)
☐ Set of clothes for before/after the trip.
☐ Power pack - no electricity during trip
group list
We will provide you each with:
+ ski set
+ ski pole set
+ ski boots
+ Tent
+ Sleeping Mat (second one)
+ eco utensil set
EXTRA
☐ handwarmers/foot warmers
☐ camera/tripod
☐ camping pillow
Nordic Ski and Fatbike
kit list
☐ backpack 20-30l
☐ head torch (Plus extra batteries)
☐ 1l thermos bottle
☐ Sleeping bag liner*
☐ Sleeping bag (2/3 season)*
clothing
☐1 x mid layers
☐ 2x warm jumpers/fleece
☐ 2x base layer set underwear
☐ 2x wool/thick socks
☐ 2/3 sock liners
☐ hat
☐ thick buff
☐ liner gloves
☐ thick gloves
☐ shell jacket
☐ sallopettes
☐ warm down jacket
☐ swimsuit (for sauna)
☐ normal clothes for inside cabin/restaurants
☐ winter snow boots for biking (go an extra size up so you
have space for air and extra socks)
☐ ski googles
group list
We will provide you each with:
+ Ski boots, skis, poles
+ Fat bikes
+ Cup, bowl and spork
optional
☐ camera/tripod
☐ book
hire
We can hire you out some gear if you don’t already own any:
☐ Sleeping Bag / Liner
☐ Head Torch
☐ Leather mittens
☐ Winter boots
Just get in touch and let us know what sizes etc
and we can organise this for the week.