Packing list for the Arctic Circle Trail: Everything you need in one place

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Our detailed packing list for the Arctic Circle Trail contains everything you need for a hike through the wild and remote hinterland of Greenland

Fresh of my adventure trek on the Arctic Circle Trail in Greenland I thought it would be useful to share my full packing list for the Arctic Circle Trail as a reference for future trekker.

This comprehensive list contains everything I have taken, including camping and trekking equipment, clothing, food and cooking utensils, toilet items, medication and electronics. Where possible, I added links to the equipment that I took with me as a reference.

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packing list for the Arctic Circle Trail

This list is based on the fact that hikers are completely self -sufficient on the Arctic Circle Trail, which means that you have to wear all of your food, supplies and sleep equipment. Some articles can be optional - for example electronics and toilet articles - but most are essential unless otherwise stated.

Camping and trekking equipment

  • 1 x backpack (50 l+) - Read our guide to choose a backpack
  • 1 x light backpack tent or shelter (I use a wild country zephyros 2)
  • 1x is mat
  • 1 x camping pillow (optional)
  • 1 x sleeping bag (four seasons / designed up to -7 ° C)
  • 1 x trekking sticks
  • 1 * gaiters
  • waterproof backpack cover
  • waterproof deposits / drying bags
  • pipe
  • spare laces
  • paper maps (Kangerlussuaq, Pingu & Sisimiut)
  • compass
  • travel guide

alt = “camp alongside reflections in a lake while hiking on the Arctic Circle Path”> Atlas & Boots Camping next to a lake at the end of the third day

clothing

  • 1 x hiking shoes (often worn before departure)
  • 1 x comfortable shoes / sandals (for wearing in the camp)
  • 1 x sock shoes (optional - for river crossings)
  • 3-4 x breathable underwear
  • 3-4 x thick trekking socks
  • 2 x insert (optional)
  • 1 x thermal underwear
  • 2 x hiking trousers / zip-offs
  • 2 x basic layers
  • 2 x short-sleeved midlayer
  • 1 x long -sleeved outer layer
  • 1 x fleece or warm jacket
  • 1 x waterproof jacket / shell
  • 1 x waterproof trousers
  • 1 x hat or sun hat
  • 1 x Halspolster
  • 1 x hat or warm hat
  • 1 x sunglasses
  • 1 x pair of warm gloves (ideally waterproof / mountaineering)
  • Nachtwasin (optional - I only worn thermal underwear with Baselayer)
  • eye mask
  • Moskito head network

alt = "Trekking on the Arctic Circle Path between Innajuattoq and Nerumaq"> Atlas & Boots On most days I wore short sleeves

food and cooking equipment

What you eat on the way depends heavily on personal preferences. Below is my trekking diet for the Arctic Circle Trail. I am always aware of the weight on my back and therefore like to do without any luxury when I hike. I met some hikers on the way, who carried a dehydrated meal for lunch and dinner, and even some who packed a dessert for every meal!

Most hikers need between seven and ten days to complete the trail. For eight days I packed trekking with a few additional snacks and cereal seals if I needed an additional day.

along the way, wild berries grow-the slightly sour crowberry and the tasty arctic blueberry-with which I complemented my trekking nutrition. There are also wild mushrooms along the way that I saw regularly, but never eaten, even though they are perfectly edible.

  • 8 x breakfast: coffee, protein bar, muesli/yoghur drip
  • 8x lunch: protein bar, muesli/yoghurstriegel and black tea
  • 8 x dinner: dehydrated trekking meal, chocolate bar and hot drink
  • snacks: I snack between meals a homemade trail mix of nuts, dried fruits and chocolate as well as berries that I picked along the trail.
  • 1x camping cooker
  • 1 x camping gas (can be bought in Kangerlussuaq or Sisimiut)
  • lighters or waterproof matches
  • 1 x pot
  • 1 x spork (or cutlery)
  • 1 * cup
  • 1 x bowl or plate (optional - I ate my meals from the packaging)
  • 1 x 1 liter of nalgene water bottle

alt = "Packing list for the archaeberry"> Atlas & Boots crow berries are a bit bitter, but still delicious

toilet items and medication

Every trekker should always have a personal first aid set with them. Use only biodegradable toilet items in the wild.

  • sunscreen (LSF 40+)
  • lip balm (LSF 30+)
  • insect protection
  • soap (biodegradable)
  • Light traveler scene
  • toothbrush and toothpaste
  • roll-on deo
  • toilet paper / handkerchief
  • antibacterial towels (biodegradable)
  • Hand disinfectant
  • imodium (or a similar drug for diarrhea)
  • ibuprofen
  • paracetamol
  • Antiseptic cream
  • pavement / pavement
  • Compeed (bladder treatment)
  • All additional prescription drugs that you may take

Alt = "Innajuattoq-Hütte"> Atlas & Boots Innajuattoq hut on the Arctic Circle Trail

electronics

These are all optional, but hikers should consider carefully to take a satellite phone with them.

  • smartphone and charger (double as an alarm clock)
  • Powerbank
  • USB and power cables
  • DSLR camera with replacement batteries (optional)
  • light mini-tripod
  • headlamp (depends on when you travel - I didn't take any because it was arctic summer and it never got dark!)
  • satellite phone

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If you are planning to hike on the Arctic Circle Path, the Cicerone Guide to Trekking in Greenland is the ideal companion.

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