The Kungsleden, also known as the Royal Trail, is one of Sweden's most popular hiking trails. With its spectacular scenery and wilderness, it attracts many adventurers every year in search of a unique experience. However, to make the most of this adventure, it's essential to be well equipped. In this article, we'll take a look at the essential items you need to take with you on your hike on Kungsleden.
Essential gear list
Backpack and accessories
- Rucksack eg: Gregory Baltoro 65 (M)
- Rain cover for rucksack eg: Gregory Baltoro 65 (M) waterproof protection
- Walking poles eg: Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Cork
- Waterproof bag eg: Sea-to-S ummit eVent 4x (to protect my equipment waterproof)
- Bin bag eg: Sea-to-Summit
- Sleeping bag ex: Thermarest Questar
- Tent ex: MSR Elixir 2
- Sleeping mat ex: Thermarest Xtherm
- Silk sleeping bag liner
Clothing and shoes
- 3* Underwear ex: Icebreaker
- 2* Swimwear ex: Icebreaker
- 2* Hiking trousers
- 1* Windbreaker ex: Icebreaker
- 1* Fleece jumper
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Sunglasses eg Julbo Aero Zebra Light Fire
- 3* Pairs of hiking socks
- 3* Inner socks
- Hiking boots
Essential electronics
- Mobile phone
- External battery
- GoPro
- Personal locator e.g. ResQLink
- Headlamp eg: Petzl Reactik
- Watch/tracker ex: Garmin 935
- Garmin GPSMAP 64s
Toiletries
- 1* Towel
- Toiletries for personal use
- Dressings for blisters and medicines for personal use
- 2* Wet toilet wipes
- Toilet paper
- Hydro-alcoholic gel
- Biodegradable soap
- Sun cream
- Biodegradable washing soap
Kitchen supplies
- Titanium cooking pot ex: MSR Titan
- Pocket stove ex: MSR Pocket Rocket
- Fire starter ex: MSR
- Gas cartridge (purchased locally)
- Water pouch ex: Camelbak
- Titanium knife ex: MSR
- Spoon and fork ex: spork
- Pocket knife
Food and nutrition
- 10* Adventure Food lunches
- 20* Powerbar Gels
- 10* Powerbar Gelshots
- 3* Packs of Bifi (sausage)
Medications
- Norrit O.R.S. ( Treatment of poisoning )
- Painkillers
- Additional vitamins
This list is of course an example, you can adapt your own list according to your budget and your needs, however different they may be.
Dreaming of hiking the Kungsleden trail?
If you'd like to join in the adventure, this year Wildhartt is offering you a real polar exploration on the Kungsleden route. You'll set off to explore this legendary route on snowshoes, between glacial valleys and frozen lakes, surrounded by Sweden's highest peaks, including Kebnekaise, which rises to an altitude of 2111 m.
→ Snowshoes on the Kungsleden in Swedish Lapland
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