Gear Guide and Field Routines

Lyijykynäpiirros: Teräksisestä kenttäpullosta kaadetaan vettä pieneen metallimukiin.

Thirst always tells you late

Thirst is a late signal, because mild dehydration starts before it. Water absorbs slowly, so small amounts often work better than a large amount at once. The rule of thumb...

Thirst always tells you late

Thirst is a late signal, because mild dehydration starts before it. Water absorbs slowly, so small amounts often work better than a large amount at once. The rule of thumb...

Lyijykynäpiirros: Kuluneet maiharit, kaksi paria villasukkia, teippirulla ja talkkirasia rivissä valmiina marssia varten.

Preparation decides a long march

A long march is prepared the day before and corrected at the first break. Boots sized for two layers of socks, taping on dry skin, lighter clothing than feels comfortable,...

Preparation decides a long march

A long march is prepared the day before and corrected at the first break. Boots sized for two layers of socks, taping on dry skin, lighter clothing than feels comfortable,...

Lyijykynäpiirros: Avattu reppu ja sen sisältö siisteissä riveissä, käärityt vaatteet, vesipullo, otsalamppu ja korjaussarja.

Pack a rucksack so you can find things in the dark

A well-packed rucksack carries lighter and keeps kit in order. Weight close to the back, a fixed place for every item, and everything packed watertight: with those principles you find...

Pack a rucksack so you can find things in the dark

A well-packed rucksack carries lighter and keeps kit in order. Weight close to the back, a fixed place for every item, and everything packed watertight: with those principles you find...

Lyijykynäpiirros: Sukset pohjat ylöspäin ja voiteluvälineet rivissä vieressä.

Skis are serviced before the glide disappears

Ski servicing is a repeating routine that keeps the glide consistent all winter. It starts with checking the condition of the equipment and continues with cleaning the base, applying glide...

Skis are serviced before the glide disappears

Ski servicing is a repeating routine that keeps the glide consistent all winter. It starts with checking the condition of the equipment and continues with cleaning the base, applying glide...

Lyijykynäpiirros: Rullattu makuupussi, jonka päällä on taitetut villasukat ja vieressä sukat kuivumassa narulla.

Winter rest starts with dry, warm feet

In winter, rest is part of capability. Enough unbroken sleep maintains alertness and judgement, and whether it works out is often decided by the feet. Dry, warm feet help you...

Winter rest starts with dry, warm feet

In winter, rest is part of capability. Enough unbroken sleep maintains alertness and judgement, and whether it works out is often decided by the feet. Dry, warm feet help you...

Lyijykynäpiirros: Villapipo, rukkaset, villasukat ja huopapohjalliset rivissä.

Head, hands and feet are protected from the col...

In the cold the head, hands and feet chill first. Adjusting a hat, dry gloves, and roomy boots with enough dry socks keep the extremities warm.

Head, hands and feet are protected from the col...

In the cold the head, hands and feet chill first. Adjusting a hat, dry gloves, and roomy boots with enough dry socks keep the extremities warm.