The equipment list is proven suitable for Engholm Husky tours. You should not bring more, since a dog's carrying capacity is limited. You don't need to buy any specialist clothing.
| ENGHOLM HUSKY TOURS | DOG MUSHING (overn. tour) | DOGSLED (Day trip) | CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING (overn. tour) | SUMMER TOUR WITH PACK DOGS (overn. tour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE SUPPLY | ||||
| Bag for private gear on the dogsled | free | |||
| Sleeping bag | NOK 500,-/week | NOK 500,-/week | NOK 500,-/week | |
| Sleeping mat / reindeer skin | free | free | free | free |
| Arctic mittens | free | NOK 50,- | NOK 50,- | |
| Arctic pants / trousers | free | NOK 200,- | ||
| Arctic leather anorakk / jacket | free | free | ||
| Arctic winter boots | free | NOK 200,- | ||
| Arctic winter cap | free | NOK 50,- | NOK 50,- | |
| TO WEAR | Dog mushing (overn. tour) | Dog sled (day trip) | Cross country skiing (overn. tour) | Summer tour with pack dogs. (overn. tour) |
| Hiking / rubber boots | X | |||
| Trousers | X | X | X | X |
| Wool or fleece socks (winter 2 pair) | X | X | X | X |
| Short underwear | X | X | X | X |
| Long underwear (wool) | X | X | X | |
| Undershirt (wool) | X | X | X | |
| Shirt or sweatshirt | X | X | X | X |
| Mittens (wool or fleece) | X | X | X | |
| Gloves (wool or fleece) | X | X | X | X |
| Cap (wool or fleece) | X | X | X | |
| Thick sweater (wool or fleece) | X | X | X | |
| Wind proff jacket and trouses | X | X | ||
| Big & warm jacket | X | X | ||
| TO CHANGE | Dog mushing (overn. tour) | Dog sled (day trip) | Cross country skiing (overn. tour) | Summer tour with pack dogs. (overn. tour) |
| Socks (wool or fleece) | X | X | X | |
| Underwear | X | X | X | |
| Shirt or sweatshirt | X | X | X | |
| Light shoes for wearing inside cabin | X | X | X | |
| TO KEEP EXTRA WARM | Dog mushing (overn. tour) | Dog sled (day trip) | Cross country skiing (overn. tour) | Summer tour with pack dogs. (overn. tour) |
| Extra sweater (wool or fleece) | X | X | X | X |
| Big & warm jacket and trouses | X | |||
| Long underwear | X | |||
| Mittens (wool or fleece) | X | |||
| Cap (wool or fleece) | X | |||
| OTHER | Dog mushing (overn. tour) | Dog sled (day trip) | Cross country skiing (overn. tour) | Summer tour with pack dogs. (overn. tour) |
| Raincoat | X | |||
| Skiing glasses but not necessary. (Uncoloured Dec - Jan) | (X) | (X) | (X) | |
| Sun glasses (Mar - Sept) | X | X | X | X |
| Sun cream (Mar - Aug) | (X) | (X) | (X) | (X) |
| Camera | X | X | X | X |
| Soft bag to keep your personal equipment in sled | X | X | ||
| Mosquito repelent | X | |||
| Rucksack | X | |||
| Head lamp + batt. (Aug - Apr) | X | X | X | |
| Knife or "Leaterman" (but not necessary). | (X) | (X) | X | |
| Sleeping bag (alternative rent here) | X | X | X | |
| Towel | X | X | X | |
| Ski, sticks, shoes, wax, scraper | X | |||
| Book for reading | X | X | X | |
| Tootbrush and paste | X | X | X | |
| "Defrost liquids" like RUM for instance, are not prescribed by us on tour, but have shown to be handy at night in the cabins or by the campfire. At Engholm Husky lodge we provide all type of beverages but not on tour. | (X) | (X) | (X) | |