PACKING LIST
Remember the 3 W’s: Wool, Windproof, Waterproof!
CLOTHING
• Solid (winter) boots (NB! Thick soles)
• Hiking boots
• Indoor shoes/slippers (to be used at UNIS)
• Warm jacket
• Outdoor trousers
• Fleece jacket
• Warm sweaters
• Long underwear
• Warm socks
• Hat/caps
• Scarfs/fleece tubes
• Gloves/mittens
OTHER USEFUL THINGS
• Face mask
• Goggles
• Gaiters
• Sports-/Swimwear
• Binoculars
• Camera
• Thermos bottle
• Sunglasses (March–September)
• Sunscreen (March–September)
• Torch/flashlight
• Bicycle
• Ski equipment
• Sleeping bag
Note: Clothes and equipment can also be bought at the sports stores in Longyearbyen.
Retail price levels are considered average to high.
UNIS students get a 15–20% discount at most sports stores in town.
Student housing: There is a pillow and a duvet (quilt) in each room, but you must bring your own bed lining (pillowcase, sheets and duvet cover), and towels.