Equipment

On every tour & expedition, you will be provided with the following items

backbag
sitpad, thermoflask, sausage stick
head torch
warm overalls (if necessary)

warm winter boots (if necessary)
gloves & winter cap (if necessary)
tripod (if necessary)

What kind of camera gear is recommended?

Your own DSLR- camera

Pocket camera will do fine in nature photography

Lenses

Wide angle lens for Auroras, normal and zoom lenses for landscapes (aperture of f2.8 – 3.5 and 14-24mm recommended in Aurora photography)

Tripod

Stable and easily adjustable

Extra batteries

It is cold here and batteries won’t last very long

Memory card

at least 8gb card recommended

Camera bag

You need to carry your own equipment during our expeditions

What should I wear on your expeditions and tours?

It is your responsibility to have enough winter clothing with you to keep warm while we are on expedition. However, we can provide you with warm overalls and insulated winter boots if you don’t have these with you. Sometimes we operate in temperatures as low as -25 to -30 degrees Celsius, so it is very important that you bring enough clothing with you. In these temperatures proper clothing is a matter of safety!

Winter jacket

Down jacket recommended

Ski pants

Wind and water proof

Fleece jacket or sweater

Top clothing layer

Thermal underwear

Bottom clothing layer, wool is recommended

Ski gloves / mittens

Thick enough to keep your hands warm at all times

Light woolly gloves

For handling the camera

Winter boots

Warm and insulated, water proof

Socks

Woolly socks recommended

Thermal neck warmer

Helps you keep warm

Ski hat

Should fully cover you head and ears

Balaclava

Helps you keep warm in windy or extremely cold conditions

Equipment rental

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