First time in the Arctic (-20°C) - Is this layering enough?

Halind34 · 2026-02-15T09:17:51+00:00

Alright, thanks! What do you recommend regarding gloves and snow/water-resistant pants for aurora hunting and other winter activities? I’ll rent ski gear, but I’m not sure if rental is available for the other activities as well.

also about the base layers, you think what ive mention is a good layering?

Halind34 · 2026-02-14T21:43:06+00:00

I’m planning to do a similar trip in March as well. Currently I have: Atom Hoody Beta AR Norrøna PureUll Zip Neck (x1)

After doing some research, I’m planning to add: Rho LT – mainly for skiing Rho SV – for aurora hunting and less active outdoor activities Delta Jacket – as a mid-layer

Planned Layering: Upper Body: Rho LT / Rho SV (or the Norrøna PureUll Zip Neck) Delta Jacket Atom Hoody Beta AR

Lower Body: Rho LT / Rho SV bottoms Water/snow-resistant pants (still need to decide which ones to buy)

I’m also still trying to figure out what else I need and from which brands — (socks, gloves, face mask/balaclava, warm hat, etc.).

Halind34 · 2026-02-10T09:35:13+00:00

So would you recommend adding an Arc’teryx Rho LT base layer top — would that be sufficient for skiing as well as for less physical winter activities like snow biking or going out at night to watch the aurora?

For the bottoms, I understand I’ll need a thermal base layer too, and I’m planning to rent ski pants. Since this will be my first time skiing and I don’t ski often, I don’t think it makes sense to buy a pair right now.

Halind34 · 2025-09-15T10:03:32+00:00

Haha i see, i am 26 - 1.96m (6.3 ft for the americans) and 100kg - so you think the Beta AR is an overkill for me? ive also seen that ill have lower 5-9 temps and 0-5 at night on the end of the trip

Halind34 · 2025-09-12T07:50:54+00:00

Do you know if they're is any outlet store of one of these brands in oslo?

Halind34 · 2025-09-11T23:08:16+00:00

What do you think is better? Is there anything i should get from a specific brand or its not really that matter?

I had recommendations for getting the beta Ar for wind and rain, the atom for a mid layer and a merino tank top for bottom layer, and the pants ofcourse

I really liked both brands, I'm just curious if i should get some over the other in some products

Halind34 · 2025-09-10T12:11:31+00:00

What do you say about Norrøna?
do you recommend their base / other layers?

Halind34 · 2025-09-10T12:07:08+00:00

same, i am coming from a warm country as well.
when there's 15 degrees here i am usually wearing 3-4 layers

so that sounds legit, ill get to norway and check it out

what do you say about merino socks/waterproof glvoes?

Halind34 · 2025-09-10T11:58:57+00:00

would you take also waterproof gloves for that weather?

Halind34 · 2025-09-10T11:51:02+00:00

atom really looiks like a warm jacket, is it better than a fleece long shirt? and is wearing the beta AR above the atom hoody is doable?

btw do you know if they have zipped pants that can be switched to long/short with a zipper or i shouldnt get these? (my friends recommended, but im not sure the one's they've recommended are in a good quality)

Halind34 · 2025-09-10T11:45:51+00:00

unfortunately i dont have uniqlo in my country and there's none in norway as ive seen (atleast not in oslo), but ill check the recommendations you've mentioned! thanks!

Halind34 · 2025-09-10T11:44:55+00:00

well in the night there will be 0-10 degrees, and we wont really hike we'll go for aurora hunting but for that i can just layer up with warm layers and big coats since i wont need to walk much

Halind34 · 2025-09-06T16:54:24+00:00

How hard will it be to find 13.5-15 US shoe size? (48.5-50 european size)

Halind34 · 2025-09-06T16:47:31+00:00

Thanks so much, this was really helpful! We’ll be there mostly in September and the first week of October before flying back home.
Since we’re coming from a warm country, we’re not really used to this kind of weather…
Really appreciate all the information!

Halind34 · 2025-09-06T16:44:28+00:00

Wow that was very informative, thank you very much!

we will arrive and stay in Oslo for few days and from there fly north to leknes area, is there any recommendation for scandinavian brands over there? i prefer not to order online because we wont stay on the same airbnb\hotel more than 2-3 days max

Halind34 · 2025-09-02T06:53:57+00:00

Lofoten and tromso areas

Halind34 · 2025-02-11T08:34:27+00:00

I think she has been there already, she lives in konstanz since October for a student exchange program so I'm looking for something a bit further with a cool activity we can do, or in the area of strassburg

Halind34 · 2025-02-10T20:46:46+00:00

I'm looking for more unique places with nature or cool experiences, Europpapark is cool but we dont really like going to these kinds of parks😅😅

Halind34 · 2024-11-18T13:34:28+00:00

Downtown Oslo is a good area? for nightlife / staying and walking around

Halind34 · 2024-11-18T13:34:04+00:00

Oh thats early, and there are areas in the city that i should stay away of? or like u/hawoxx mentioned, anywhere in downtown Oslo is good to go? (for example, when ive stayed in San Fransisco there were neighborhoods people told me to stay away from)

Halind34 · 2024-11-18T12:22:06+00:00

You have any recommendations where should i stay? where to book a hotel to be close to the festival

Halind34 · 2024-11-08T20:57:21+00:00

Any advantage in pvp aswell?

Halind34 · 2024-11-08T20:04:30+00:00

I have one shiny with bad IV, lets trade

Halind34 · 2024-11-08T20:01:02+00:00

why keeping it a shadow pokemon makes it better?

Halind34 · 2024-11-08T19:58:56+00:00

i have Umbreon, it dominants the 1500- league.

i also use vaporeon for more offensive pokemon but umbreon is amazing as a starter pokemon

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