CLOTHING AND PRACTICAL GEAR
Viewing and photographing the Northern Lights is a breathtaking experience, but it requires some preparation. Here’s a detailed guide on the gear you’ll need
WARM CLOTHING
Layered clothing with thermal underwear, a warm hat, gloves, scarf, and insulated boots are essential to endure cold climate with long time of waiting.
HANDWARMERS / FEETWARMERS
To keep your hands and feet warm during long periods outside these can be the difference between enjoying the Aurora and enduring the Aurora.
HEADLAMP
Even if the phone can work as lightsource, a good head light is recommended. Lamps with red light preserves night vision better than white light. If not available with red light I prefer a head lamp with a very low setting of white light.
PORTABLE CHAIR
To sit or lie down comfortably while watching the sky or to get warm by the fire. If you have to wait for a long time it feels good to be able to sit down on something for a while.
FOOD / FIRE
You get hungry waiting a long time chasing the Aurora. If its cold it hugely befints if you can make a fire and heat some food or bring something warm to drink. To make a fire you need a lighter/matches, some burnable paper and wood. A knife and axe is also very handy when making a fire.
Cyberphoto – Tips and practical gear
Tips and gear that will help you outdoors. In addition to the obvious camera equipment, food and things to keep you warm will improve your Northern Lights photography experience.