PACKING LIST, HEALTH & SAFETY
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PREPARATIONS
Trekking is always more enjoyable when you are well-prepared. We have put together a series of trekking guides to help you get the information, advice, and tips you need for a great multi-day trekking experience. Please also read the specific advices for the Fjällräven Classic Sweden.
Whether it’s a day hike or a multi-day adventure, preparation makes a huge difference. A well-fitted backpack, appropriate clothing for varying temperatures, and a good night’s sleep in your tent will help you enjoy every step of the journey. Our gear guide ensures you make the most of your trek and have a great experience on the trail.
PACKING LIST
TTo get the most out of Fjällräven Classic Sweden and to stay safe in arctic wilderness, you need the right clothing and equipment. Some items are mandatory to make sure you’re prepared for all kinds of weather and trail conditions.
Take a careful look at the list to see what you already have and what you might still need. If you’d like more packing inspiration (and want to understand how weight affects your experience), read this article.
Random equipment checks will be conducted at the start to ensure that all participants carry the mandatory gear.
Bringing the required equipment ensures that you can manage an unexpected delay of several hours. If any issue arises, let your fellow hikers know so they can inform event staff at the next checkpoint. Assistance will be available, but response times may vary. With the right gear, you’ll be able to handle things safely until help arrives.
Mandatory Equipment
- Backpack with a rain protection cover (recommended size-range 35-55L)
- Sleeping bag three season (comfort temperature at least 0 degrees Celsius)
- Tent
- Sleeping mattress
- Camping stove with cooking pot (fuel provided at event)
- Matches and/or lighter
- Head torch
- Small knife and scissors or a multi-tool
- Water bottle, minimum 1 liter
- Magnetic compass (suitable for the Northern Hemisphere)
- First aid kit including dressings, plasters, tape, blister pads, compresses, safety pins, butterfly stitches (skin closures), fluid replacement, painkillers and disinfectant
- Headgear (hat/beanie/cap)
- Gloves
- Rain/shell jacket
- Rain/shell trousers
- Thermal base layers for top and bottom, preferably in wool and enough for a dry change
- A warm fleece/mid layer in down or a synthetic material
- Small shovel for human waste
Recommended Equipment
- Hiking boots
- Extra shoes or sandals
- Trekking trousers, a pair that can be zipped-off to become shorts are ideal
- Wool socks
- Wool or synthetic underwear
- T-shirts (wool or synthetic)
- Extra long-sleeved base layer
- Insulated jacket
- Buff or neck gaiter
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Personal hygiene items (biodegradable)
- Quick-dry towel
- Cup and cutlery
- Snacks
- Additional water storage (Bladder, water bag, extra bottles)
- Water filter
- Hand sanitizer
- Earplugs
- Power bank
Equipment included in the registration
- Fuel (bring your own bottle if using liquid fuel)
- Topographical map
- Fjällräven Classic Trash Bag
- Toilet paper
Equipment that can be shared between participants
- Tent
- Camping stove and fuel
- Magnetic compass
- First aid kit
Please note: During Fjällräven Classic Sweden, you are responsible for your own safety. Having the right personal equipment is essential. Some items can be shared within your group, but if sharing gear, make sure to stay together throughout the trek.
HEALTH & SAFETY
Fjällräven Classic Sweden takes place in the wilderness. There are no roads, limited mobile coverage, and the weather can change rapidly. However, you are not alone.
Participation is at your own risk. You are responsible for having adequate insurance that covers accidents, injuries, or other unforeseen incidents.
EU/EEA/Swiss citizens should bring their European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) to avoid unexpected medical costs.
Non-EU/EEA participants must ensure that they have personal health insurance covering emergency medical care and transportation.
Fjällräven Classic does not cover costs related to accidents, injuries, or evacuations, such as helicopter transport or medical treatment.
All checkpoints are staffed with health professionals who can assist with minor medical issues. If you experience serious health problems, notify the event staff at the nearest checkpoint.
In case of severe injury or illness, helicopter evacuation is possible, but may be delayed due to weather conditions or availability. Fjällräven Classic reserves the right to charge for non-emergency evacuations according to the current price list.
Only medical emergencies are documented for insurance purposes. Other examinations, medical certificates, or insurance claims must be handled by your regular healthcare provider. Medical certificates are only issued upon direct contact with a doctor.
Fjällräven does not track participants' locations. If you need assistance, it is your responsibility to contact us or seek help on your own. There is no organized search-and-rescue effort for those who do not reach the finish line.
Fjällräven follows global and local safety regulations. If conditions pose a risk to participants, volunteers, or staff, the event will not take place. We will comply with all governmental safety guidelines and do our utmost to provide a safe and enjoyable experience in Lapland.
Code of Conduct
To ensure a safe, inclusive, and sustainable experience in the mountains, we all share a responsibility to respect nature and each other. The Fjällräven Classic Code of Conduct outlines seven key principles to guide your journey:
To ensure a safe, inclusive, and sustainable experience in the mountains, we all share a responsibility to respect nature and each other. The Fjällräven Classic Code of Conduct outlines seven key principles to guide your journey:
- Plan Ahead & Prepare
- Travel & Camp on Durable Surfaces
- Dispose of Waste Properly
- Leave What You Find
- Minimize Campfire Impacts
- Respect Wildlife
- Be Considerate of Others
RULES
Fjällräven Classic is about learning to enjoy nature responsibly. The mandatory equipment and the few rules in place are designed to ensure your safety and minimize our impact on the environment.
Camping
During Fjällräven Classic Sweden, the Right of Public Access (Allemansrätten) allows camping almost anywhere, as long as nature, wildlife, and fellow hikers are respected. You will sleep in your own tent or in the tent your group carries.
However, after Checkpoint Kieron, you will enter Abisko National Park, where camping is strictly prohibited except at Nissunjåkk, 5 km from the finish.
For a safe and sustainable camping experience:
- Choose flat, durable surfaces, such as gravel, dry grass, rocks, or designated campsites.
- Camp near water sources, but avoid pitching your tent too close to streams and lakes.
- Be considerate of other hikers by keeping a respectful distance.
- Leave no trace, restore the site before leaving and pack out all waste.
- Use the designated toilet tents at checkpoints whenever possible.
STF cabins regulations
You are permitted to:
- Purchase supplies from the cabin shops.
- Dine at the Kebnekaise restaurant.
- In case of life-threatening emergencies, contact STF staff if you are closer to a STF mountain cabin than a Fjällräven Classic checkpoint.
You are NOT permitted to:
- Use the toilets located by the STF mountain cabins.
- Use any indoor facilities within the STF mountain cabins.
- Stay in the cabins for shelter.
- Wait inside the cabins for helicopter transport (for evacuation). Unless medically motivated.
Further:
- In all cases of emergencies, seek shelter (set up your tent), get energy, and keep warm. Connect with Fjällräven Classic staff for consultation.
- Only use the toilets at Fjällräven Classic checkpoints (STF toilets are not sizeable enough to accommodate Fjällräven Classic).
- All other use of STF mountain cabins is for members of STF or guests who have paid a fee.
Participation fee
Fjällräven does not refund the participation fee for Fjällräven Classic Sweden.
If you are unable to participate, you may resell your ticket through the official Fjällräven Classic Facebook group. The resale of tickets is subject to an update of the participant’s information on the ticket platform.
Leave No Trace
Nature is important to us, and we rely on participants to help keep it clean. Every participant receives a reusable trash bag to collect and carry out all waste.
At the finish line, your trash bag is weighed. If it contains at least 600 grams, you have a chance to win a Fjällräven prize. However, the real reward is preserving nature together.
Participants who violate littering rules will be disqualified and banned from future Fjällräven events. Littering is also a criminal offense under Swedish environmental law and will be reported to the police.
If you cannot reach a hygiene tent:
- Dig a small hole, do your business, and cover it with soil.
- Bury or carry out used toilet paper.
- In Abisko National Park, burying human waste is forbidden—cover it with rocks and pack out the paper.
- Never relieve yourself near water sources.
- Wash your hands carefully with an environmentally certified soap.
Dishwashing and food scraps:
- Strain food scraps from dishwater and pack them out or bury them.
- Dispose of dishwater at least 100 meters away from waterways.
- Always use environmentally certified dishwashing detergent.
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