{"id":12412,"date":"2019-12-04T13:00:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T13:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/?p=12412"},"modified":"2019-12-05T12:22:13","modified_gmt":"2019-12-05T12:22:13","slug":"isango-survival-kit-for-nordic-winter-travel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.isango.com\/theguidebook\/isango-survival-kit-for-nordic-winter-travel\/","title":{"rendered":"isango! Survival Kit For Nordic Winter Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi! Are you reading this in a warm southern country? Dreaming of an adventure to the winter wonderland of Lapland<\/a>, Finland? Want to experience a real winter? A Nordic Winter? Pay close attention to these tips, as I\u2019m not exaggerating one bit!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Tip no 1. Warm wool<\/h4>\n

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Photo Credit<\/strong>:\u00a0Juho Kuva – Visit Finland<\/p>\n

If you think winter is coming in true Game of Thrones style, think again. On TV, they never wear proper gloves, hats, hoods, scarfs or socks, but you really need them! And they have to be thick wool, never acrylic or polyester. If your ears, fingers or toes freeze, you\u2019ll end up feeling miserable. Hold on to an ice cube for five minutes, if you don\u2019t believe me. And that\u2019s not even cold yet\u2026<\/p>\n

Never underestimate the power of warm underwear. Ridiculous looking long johns are always worth it. Turtleneck-long sleeve t-shirts are also useful as underwear. You really don\u2019t want to have snow dripping down your spine. This is also the reason why I always prefer hoods to beanies. I like to keep my neck warm.<\/p>\n

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Tip no 2. Extreme clothing<\/h4>\n

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Photo Credit<\/strong>:\u00a0Mikko Ryh\u00e4nen – Visit Finland<\/p>\n

If your hotel staff offers you a \u201cpilkkihaalari\u201d, please wear it. It\u2019s basically a set of heavy-duty overalls, with very waterproof and windproof materials. The crazy name comes from guys who do ice-fishing (through a small hole in the ice) in harsh weather, all day, without getting cold. They wear these overalls. If you plan on driving a snowmobile or hopping in on a reindeer sleigh, pilkkihaalari will be your best choice!<\/p>\n

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Tip no 3. \u00a0Viking wisdom<\/h4>\n

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Photo Credit<\/strong>:\u00a0Juho Kuva – Visit Finland<\/p>\n

Listen to what our neighbours, the Norwegians, have to say about winter clothes. They have Viking genes, they know! Apparently, there\u2019s no such thing as bad weather, there are only wrong choices of equipment and gear. This means you have to forget about skinny fits, fancy cuts and other frills. Go for practical shoes, warm materials and safe shapes only.<\/p>\n

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Tip no 4. Keep dry<\/h4>\n

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If you\u2019re into sports and you think you might get sweaty, pay extra attention to the inner layers of your clothes. They really need to be something that dries up quickly and draws moisture off your skin. Otherwise, you won\u2019t be able to keep warm once you stop, even if you only have a short break. This is where good quality microfibres, synthetic materials and technical fabrics show their advantages.<\/p>\n

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Tip no. 5 Protect your skin<\/h4>\n

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If you know you\u2019ll be spending time outdoors, go easy on makeup and facial creams. Most of them contain moisture, which is going to freeze on your face if it\u2019s not properly sunk in. You need at least half an hour between applying cream and going out. But remember: if the day is sunny and there\u2019s lots of snow, you\u2019ll need a powerful sunscreen. Sun rays are going to reflect off the crust of the snow and multiply the tanning effect. Choose oily cosmetics and very high protection factors. Also, make sure you\u2019re wearing good sunglasses. It might get surprisingly bright.<\/p>\n

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Tip no. 6 Chocolate!<\/h4>\n

\"Hot-chocolate-mug-with-marshmallows-on-a-Nordic-winter-night\"<\/p>\n

Keep your energy levels up. It\u2019s difficult to imagine how much energy you need outdoors on a cold day. It\u2019s always good to stop for a hot chocolate or some healthy black currant juice. An energy bar or a small snack in your pocket are also good ideas because distances in Lapland<\/a> are surprisingly long and the nearest fast food joint could be hundreds of kilometres away. By the way, your cell phone won\u2019t like the cold, so it will need frequent charging as well.<\/p>\n

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Oh, I almost forgot: No Nordic winter is without the sauna! After a long day outdoors, there\u2019s nothing like a burning hot sauna followed by a dip in a freezing cold sea or a lake to get your adrenaline\u00a0pumping. It also boosts up your body\u2019s immune system, speeds your metabolism and is guaranteed to lift your spirits up. And you\u2019ll sleep like a baby. Do dare and enjoy!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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