In the park, the sun is shining and making me feel warm. A lot of families all want to do the same thing: visit the National Park. If you want to go camping in Sweden, you should make sure you have the right gear. This can help you with hiking, outdoor activities, and camping. Even more so if the day that was sunny goes cloudy and wet. And the weather isn’t always nice in Sweden.
As they say in Sweden, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing.”
About Sweden
About 10% of Sweden is made up of national parks, and there are more than 4,000 nature areas. You could say that Swedes love the outdoors. That’s not enough, though. Nature is a big part of their life. A lot of Swedes don’t mind being outside in any weather. Also, they like doing a lot of different things outside, all year round. They make 55% of their energy from green sources because they value nature so much. Recycling and taking a family trip are pretty normal things to do in Sweden.
Nature in Sweden
Sweden is a great place to be if you love nature. 63% of Sweden is made up of woods. Outside gear is a must in Sweden. The outdoors is important to Swedes, and many of them learn early on how to be kind to nature. Also, Sweden was the first country to pass an act to protect the environment in 1967. Pollution and carbon emissions have been kept to a minimum, and the Swedish economy is growing. The Swedish people know how to get along with nature. Here, you can find out more about Sweden and how it works to protect the environment.
Camping in Sweden
In the National Parks, there are many places to camp. Check to see if you’re in a special place to camp. The rest of the land has been protected so that it doesn’t hurt the environment. The Allemansratten rule in this country is great because it gives everyone the right to access. That means you can camp anywhere in the woods as long as you’re polite to the people who live nearby. You should also make sure you have the right clothes for the season with you.
Do not hurt trees or plants that are still alive. Get some dead twigs if you want to start a fire. Also, don’t leave any trash behind when you leave. Last but not least, you can stay in one place for two days. A lot of nature reserves and National Parks have places set aside for camping, as I already said. On the other hand, you can camp anywhere that is wild!
Outdoor Gear Sweden
In Sweden, you’ll need outdoor gear to deal with the weather because the seasons are so important. Where in Sweden you are will also make a difference. There may be a lot more wind in some places and more mountains in others. Before going on your adventure in the woods, make sure you check the weather. Check out the shop’s outdoor and travel gear.
Spring Gear
In the winter, flowers start to come to life. As the plants bloom, they cover the fields with color. The wild comes back to life in this season, even though it’s very cold outside. Now is the time to wear a light jacket and pants in most of Sweden. You should always carry a rain jacket with you because it can rain at any time of the year. What you wear outside in Sweden in the spring would depend on how long you stay outside and what you do. A good pair of waterproof boots is a must if you want to go camping for more than one day. This is useful all year round.
A friend of mine at the time, who is now my husband, told me I should wear better shoes when I went hiking. I didn’t want to buy over $100 worth of hiking shoes, but I did. Even back then, that was a lot for me! I would never take those shoes back, though, because they made my feet feel like they were walking on clouds as I went up and down the paths.
A friend of mine at the time, who is now my husband, told me I should wear better shoes when I went hiking. I didn’t want to buy over $100 worth of hiking shoes, but I did. Even back then, that was a lot for me! I would never take those shoes back, though, because they made my feet feel like they were walking on clouds as I went up and down the paths.
Spring Gear for Outdoor Activities
- Rain Jacket
- Light Jacket
- Extra pair of Clothes (if you’re on more than a day trip)
- First Aid Kit
- Water Bottle
- Light Daypack with Rainfly or Fjällräven bag
- Thin Hat
- Tent (if camping)
- Sleeping Bag
- Walking Stick (if needed)
- Waterproof Boots
- Snacks and Food
- Small Propane and Burner
- Small Metal Portable Pot
Summer Gear
In the bush, birds chirp as they fly back and forth. After the wind picks up, the sounds move with it. Every step we take makes my face sweat. The sun beats down and heats everything up these days in the summer. Sometimes the heat from the sun is too much to bear. That’s the time to have the best Swedish outdoor gear. To cool off, jump in a lake. To avoid the sun, you could go camping in the woods. Just so you know, there are places in Sweden where bugs are known to be very common in the summer. This is in the north of Sweden. Remember to bring bugspray and sunscreen. Also, don’t forget a water bottle to keep from getting thirsty in the hot sun.
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Summer Gear for Outdoor Activities
- Light Jacket
- Extra pair of Clothes (if you’re on more than a day trip)
- First Aid Kit
- Water Bottle
- Light Daypack with Rainfly or Fjällräven bag
- Thin Hat
- Tent (if camping)
- Sleeping Bag
- Walking Stick (if needed)
- Waterproof Boots
- Snacks and Food
- Small Propane and Burner
- Small Metal Portable Pot
- Bugspray
- Sunscreen
Fall Gear
As the days get shorter, it gets cooler. In the woods, the leaves are beginning to change color. Along with orange and brown leaves, red leaves start to show up. The bright green changes slowly and gets ready for a cold sleep. When these colors fill the world, my eyes light up. I love how cozy it looks, and things are getting ready for winter. In the fall, it’s helpful to have extra gear on hand. During these times, it can get cold during the day and after dark. But this depends on where in Sweden you are and what the weather report says. Like it is now in Sweden (2022), fall has been colder than usual.
Dani hiking in Kil, Sweden with Salomon running shoes
Fall Gear for Outdoor Activities
- Extra pair of Clothes (if you’re on more than a day trip)
Winter Gear
The forest is sound asleep. There is white snow on the ground in the forest, and in the distance, skiers can be heard whooshing down icy hills. It’s still cool outside, and the only way to get warmer is to do something. Go up into the hills or start up your ski truck. People know that some National Parks have fun things to do in the winter.
Another one that people do a lot in some parts of Sweden is dog sledding. If you want to do that, make sure you go with a company or locals who care about the animals’ well-being. Some are abused or can only leave when there is a customer. Having lots of layers of outdoor gear on hand is best in the winter. You need to wear long johns and a top layer. If you work up a sweat, you might get too hot. But having more is better than having less.
Winter camping near a lake
Winter Gear for Outdoor Activitie
- Light Jacket
- Extra Layers of Clothing (long johns, double shirts)
- Extra pair of Clothes (if you’re on more than a day trip)
- First Aid Kit
- Water Bottle
- Light Daypack with Rainfly
- Warm Hat/ Fleece Hat/ Ear Muffs/ Head Band
- All season Tent (if camping)
- All season Sleeping Bag
- Walking Stick (if needed)
- Waterproof Boots
- Scarf/ Neck Band
- Gloves/ Mittens
- Snacks and Food
- Small Propane and Burner
- Small Metal Portable Pot
- Waterproof coat
Hiking Gadgets
Having the right hiking gear is important and sometimes necessary if you want to go camping. In this article, I talk about some
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