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Lapland - what clothing?
ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 16/11/2019 09:21
Hi I'm looking for some advice we're due to go to Lapland on 15 Dec for 3 nights. Me DH, DD 8 and DS 6.
Booked through TUi and DH thinks they give you outerwear but I don't want to be caught short and end up buying clothing there.
Any recommendations for what we need to pack?
TIA
Ginfordinner · 16/11/2019 09:27
Go to the ski section at Decathlon. We took:
Thin inner gloves
Waterproof outer gloves
Thermal leggings
Thermal socks
Thermal snood/scarf
Thermal hat
Under layer
Middle layer
Thermal fleece
Snow boots (I had my own, but they were provided if needed)
Don't buy cotton under layers as you need material that wicks any sweat away from your body.
Have a fabulous time
Ginfordinner · 16/11/2019 09:28
And check with Tui what outer clothes they provide before you go.
hopeidontforgetthisusername · 16/11/2019 09:34
I agree with what Gin says. Definitely material that wicks sweat away or you can become wet and cold.
Also get thermal long sleeve tops to wear under your top.
For the inner gloves we bought silk ones as they are supposed to wick away aswell.
We also took our own snowboots even though they give you some, particularly for the children as they may get a little wet around the top. You will need quite a few pairs of warm snow socks as well.
We took woolly snoods that we got from Mountain warehouse and ski goggles as if you are going sledging or skiing the snow can come up and hit you in the face and that makes the children cold.
I think most companies give the outerwear but definitely check.
Have a fabulous time - we loved it.
ranoutofquinoaandprosecco · 16/11/2019 09:54
Thank you so much. Looks like a shopping expedition. Kids don't know about it yet so we'll have to come up with some excuse! 
zafferana · 16/11/2019 09:58
We went to Lapland in Feb and it was bloody cold. Max of -6 and one day it was -25 and OMG it was soooooo cold. Layers, layers, layers. I assume you're doing activities - some of them provide outerwear (skidooing did), but reindeer safari and husky mushing did not and we got utterly frozen on the reindeer thing. Bottom line - don't assume that you'll be provided with anything other than what you turn up in. Be prepared! And remember that feet and hands are the parts most likely to get seriously chilled, so give plenty of thought to how you and your DC will keep your extremities warm.
Ginfordinner · 16/11/2019 10:26
Keep moving. We found that the reindeer sleigh ride, snowmobiling and the husky driving made us very cold because you aren't moving. Having a scarf or snood over as much of the face helped, especially for the husky driving. I wouldn't bother with snowmobiling as the children go in a huge sledge and end up almost getting frostbite.
We went in the February as well and were pleased that we took sunglasses. I don't think you will need them in December.
It is so important to have the right clothes, and I ended up spending £££ in Decathlon, but it was worth it.
Check and double check with Tui for the outer layer and boots provision.
MintyMabel · 16/11/2019 10:28
Layers. Don't go for a big warm jumper and thick thick socks. Wear lots of thinner layers to stay warmer.
Apolloanddaphne · 16/11/2019 10:28
We went years ago and why I can remember is that my feet got very very cold and i was miserable. Buy the best socks and warm boots that you can afford. Also remember that planes are very warm so to wear normal clothes for the flight.
Ginfordinner · 16/11/2019 10:33
In my experience planes aren't very warm. I tend to wear layers on planes anyway. You will need your warm layers ready to hand for when you land. Everyone on our flight was wearing their snow boots already.
SarBear1980 · 24/11/2019 16:37
We went last year - all the stuff above but take spare clothes, socks and snow boots for the kids. Mine rolled around pretty much every day and got wet - we just switched boots, socks and gloves to dry ones and he was fine! Those without spares had kids with cold hands and feet and upset children! Temperatures can really vary - we had between -7 and -37 over 5 days so download a weather app and check before you go out each day as huge difference in how many layers you need! Have fun it’s an amazing trip!
FloraGreysteel · 24/11/2019 16:43
I'm going to the Arctic circle in January and I am hiring all my clothing. It's a lot cheaper than buying it all. There are several companies that do it and they can provide children's clothing as well as stuff for adults.
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