PACKING LIST, HEALTH & SAFETY
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PREPARATION
Hiking is always more enjoyable when you are well-prepared. We have put together a series of hiking guides to help you get the information, advice, and tips you need for a great multi-day trekking experience.
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
To get the most out of Fjällräven Classic Sweden—and to stay safe in the wilderness—you need the right clothing and equipment. Some items are mandatory, ensuring that you are prepared for all conditions. Carefully review the list to check what you already have and what you may need to acquire.
Random equipment checks will be conducted at the start in Nikkaluokta to ensure that all participants have the mandatory gear.
Bringing the required equipment ensures that you can handle an unexpected delay of several hours. If an issue arises, inform fellow hikers, and they will notify event staff at the next checkpoint. Assistance will be available, but response time may vary. With the right gear, you will be able to manage until help arrives.
Mandatory Equipment:
- Tent
- Backpack with rain cover
- Sleeping bag (three-season recommended)
- Camping stove with a deep pan (for boiling water for freeze-dried food)
- Sleeping pad
- Magnetic compass
- Hat/head covering
- Gloves
- Insulating mid-layer
- Long underwear for dry change
- Wind- and waterproof pants
- Wind- and waterproof jacket with a hood
- First aid kit (minimum: elastic bandage, blister plasters, compresses, and tape). We also recommend adding safety pins, butterfly closures, rehydration salts, and painkillers.
- Water bottle (minimum 0.5L)
- Matches, fire starter, and/or lighter
- Headlamp
Equipment Included in the Ticket:
- Fuel (provided at the start; bring your own bottle if using petrol or methanol)
- Map
- Fjällräven Classic Trash Bag
- Toilet paper
Recommended Equipment:
- Hiking boots
- Sun hat/cap
- Wool hiking socks
- Wool or synthetic underwear
- Extra shoes or sandals for resting your feet
- Convertible hiking pants (ideal for warm weather)
- T-shirt
- Trekking poles
- Dishcloth
- Biodegradable dish soap
- Small towel
- Small knife with scissors or a multi-tool
- Toiletries (one roll of toilet paper is included)
- Sunglasses
- Power bank
- 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.
- Shared Equipment Among Participants:
- Tent
- Camping stove and fuel
- Magnetic compass
- First aid kit
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.
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
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. Camping is also allowed near Abiskojaure cabins, but the camp sites are limited and needs a confirmation from Checkpoint Kieron.
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.
Overnight Stay & Use of STF Cabins
- It is strictly forbidden to sleep, seek shelter or cook food in STF mountain cabins, except in a life-threatening emergency.
- Taking shelter from weather conditions means using your tent, not STF cabins.
- You may shop at STF stores in Kebnekaise, Sälka, and Alesjaure, as well as visit the restaurant at Kebnekaise Mountain Station.
- Camping is allowed 200 meters from STF cabin areas, at checkpoints, and along the trail, except in Abisko National Park.
Breaking the overnight stay regulations may result in disqualification and forfeiture of the Fjällräven Classic medal.
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 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 - Food scraps and dirty water from dishwashing should be buried or hidden under a large stone. Remember to dispose of this some distance away from waterways and only use environmentally certified dishwashing detergent.
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