Kungsleden Trek - The Kings Trail of Sweden
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
Hiking boots
Gaiters
Socks
Trainers / Sneakers or slippers for use in the huts.
Technical walking socks (2 or 3 pairs)
Spare laces
Trekking trousers/pants
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rainpants
Underwear
Shorts
Thermal baselayer shirts
T-shirt / casual shirt
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Lightweight windproof/waterproof jacket
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Thermal gloves
Backpack 50 - 60 litres / 3000 – 3600 cu in
Mug and spoon (for lunches)
Water bottles 1 Litre (x1)
Head torch/headlamp
The following items are optional:
Karrimat or similar foam sit mat (for lunch stops)
Vacuum flask 1 litre / 1 quart
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Insect repellant
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial hand wash
Small towel
Sleeping bag liner
Travel clothes (can be left in trek bag)
Camera, batteries
Selection of dry bags (to keep kit dry)
Trekking poles
Pen-knife (remember to put all sharp objects in hold baggage
Notes:
Your trek bag and travel clothes will be transported from the Abisko Mountain Station to the hotel in Kiruna.
