Beginner-friendly weekend hike along Isälvsleden

On Saturday morning we meet at Umeå University Hospital where we take the bus together to Vindeln. That is where Isälvsleden trail starts. We then hike at a leisurely pace for a few kilometers before stopping for lunch. After a longer break, we hike on to a suitable campsite for the night. Once at the campsite, the leaders will give a short workshop on camping, cooking on a camping stove and general tips for a successful night in the wilderness, before we crawl into our sleeping bags for the night. On Sunday morning we have breakfast and pack up before hiking the last stretch to Hällnäs where we jump on the train back to Umeå!

Common gear carried by each team:

• Tent (included)

• Camping stove (included)

• Fuel for the stove

• Matches

• Breakfast x1

• Lunch x2

• Dinner x1

Personal Gear:

• Hiking boots or other sturdy footwear

• Backpack, ca 60 l, with raincover

• Drybag (optional)

• Sleeping bag

• Sleeping mat

• Headlamp

• Water- and windproof jacket & pants

• Base layer to hike in

• Dry change (e.g. extra base layer)

• Warm sweater or thin down jacket

• Wool socks x2

• Clothes to sleep in (e.g. base layer + beanie)

• Toiletries, incl. any medicines

• Toilet paper

• Hand sanitizer

• Blister plasters

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses

• Hat/cap

• Water bottle, ca 1 l

• Thermos (optional)

• Plate

• Mug

• Cutlery

• Snacks