What to Wear for an Arctic Expedition
PERSONAL CLOTHING GUIDE
1. Your Baseline Layering Responsibility
While we provide heavy outer thermal gear, you must bring proper base layers:
✅ Base Layer: 100% Merino wool thermal underwear (top and bottom). Avoid cotton or denim, which retain moisture and cause rapid chilling.
✅ Mid Layer: Thick fleece or wool sweater, plus insulated fleece pants.
✅ Accessories: Wool socks, windproof gloves/mittens, and a thermal wool hat covering your ears.
ARCTIC SUIT & SAFETY SPECIFICATIONS
2. Complimentary Extreme Thermal Suits Provided Onboard
Before stepping into the snow, our guide outfits every guest with commercial-grade thermal suits engineered for Arctic exposure:
✅ Regatta Thermo-Cruiser Adult Suits: Windproof and waterproof suits rated for extreme polar exposure (-40°C), available in adult sizes XS through XXXL.
✅ High-Visibility Youth & Children Suits (Vibrant Yellow): Specialized bright yellow thermal suits for younger travelers, specifically engineered for instant visual tracking and enhanced safety in dark polar wilderness environments.
ⓘ Guest Footwear Requirement: Please note that thermal boots are not provided. Guests are required to wear their own warm, insulated, waterproof winter boots with high-traction soles.
ARCTIC SUIT SIZE GUIDE
Regatta Thermal Suit Sizing Guide (Adults & Youth)
Thermal suits are worn directly over your warm winter clothing and layers. If you are between sizes, our guides fit you with one size up for air insulation and comfort.
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Best Van Stop:
Scandic Ishavshotel Main Entrance
(Fredrik Langes gate 2).
✅ Pickup Instruction: Disembark and take a 2-minute flat walk to Scandic Ishavshotel. Please wait outside the entrance at your agreed pickup time.
✅ Drop-off: Returned directly to Scandic Ishavshotel, Prostneset, or your downtown hotel.
| Suit Size | Height (cm / ft) | US / EU Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Youth | 110 – 145 cm (3'7"–4'9") | Kids / Youth |
| XS | 150 – 160 cm (4'11"–5'3") | US 0–4 / EU 32–36 |
| S | 160 – 170 cm (5'3"–5'7") | US 6–8 / EU 36–38 |
| M | 170 – 180 cm (5'7"–5'11") | US 10–12 / EU 40–42 |
| L | 180 – 188 cm (5'11"–6'2") | US 14–16 / EU 44–46 |
| XL | 188 – 195 cm (6'2"–6'5") | US 18–20 / EU 48–50 |
| XXL – XXXL | 195+ cm (6'5"+) | US 22+ / EU 52+ |
