Arctic Travel Clothing Guide

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” This is particularly true when you are going for Northern Lights trip! Layering with the correct materials is adequate to keep you warm and toasty, so that you can make the most of your once-in-a-lifetime experience.


Headwear

Part of our body heat is lost through the head, so it is important not to have it exposed to the elements.


Neck Warmer

A scarf or muffler made from quality blended yarn can keep your neck warm and comfortable.

Thermal Underwear (Base Layer)

Choose thermal underwear based on climate and nature of your activities. Go to polyester one if the day is toasty or some outdoor sports are expected; on the
other hand, wool blended underwear
maybe the choice for extreme
cold weather comfort.


Insulating Clothing
(Mid Layer)

Add a soft shell or pullover on top of the underwear to retain body heat and provide warmth.

Down Clothing

Down clothing is the best choice when it comes to insulation performance. The higher the fill power, the higher the quality of the down clothing, and the better its ability to trap air and retain heat. And some down items adopt extra fine fabric nowadays to keep the look
trendy and slim.

Hardshell

(Shell Layer)

A hardshell is fully windproof and waterproof, so it can protect you from wind and moisture consistently, while keeping midlayers and base layers for warmth.

3-in-1 Jacket

Convenience prevails in the case of 3-in-1 jacket, which usually consists of a waterproof outer and a separated zip-in liner jacket. The outer and liner work well as a nice insulation, and could be worn separately when you are not in the cold.

Thermal Underpants

Choose a pair of thermal underpants as your first bottom layer. The same as choosing your underwear, whether polyester or wool blended item fits you depends on climate and nature of your activities.

Outdoor Pants

A pair of nice outdoor pants can enhance your performance and experience of the great outdoors. Windproof & water-resistant fabric, ultra-warm linings and freedom of movement design all add up to a pants perfect for arctic adventure.


Footwear

Opt for snow boots with great grip and traction. Ideally your boots should be a little larger than your foot size so you can wear thick wool socks and still be comfortable.


Gloves & Socks

Choose thick and warm thermal gloves & socks. Try to avoid cotton as it holds in moisture instead of heat. Wool is the best, especially Merino Wool.



Goggles & Spike

Kids’ Wear

Layering clothing strategy can also apply to kids’ wear. Basic items we recommend packing include a nice down coat, wind shield pants with lining and waterproof winter boots. Mix and match the staples with base and mid layer to suit the conditions.

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