What you need for a Nordic walking tour

A Nordic walking tour needs more than poles and a planned route. You will need clear route marking, drinking stations, rest-stop supplies and a way to manage registration and emergencies. Buy or gather equipment based on your participant count, then add a small reserve for lost cups, damaged signs and unexpected delays. Keep drinks, snacks and first aid easy to reach rather than packed away at the final venue.

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What to bring

Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.

Furniture

Foldable tablesqty 6
Folding chairsqty 40
Beer tablesqty 4
Party tentsqty 2
Tableclothsqty 6

Sports equipment

Nordic walking polesqty 8
Route arrowsqty 40
Barrier tapeqty 4
Reflective vestsqty 12
Whistlesqty 8
Route mapsqty 50
Bib numbersqty 50

Equipment

Walkie-talkiesqty 6
Mobile phonesqty 4
Power banksqty 4
Mobile sound system
Extension cordsqty 3
Power stripsqty 3

Catering

Coolersqty 4
Thermos flasksqty 6
Groceries
- Spa Blauw - 8 bottles
- Sparkling water - 4 bottles
- Cola - 3 bottles
- Cola Zero - 3 bottles
- Sinas - 2 bottles
- Apple juice - 3 packs
- Coffee - 3 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Sugar - 1 pack
- Sweetener - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Lemons - 6 pieces
- Apples - 50 pieces
- Bananas - 40 pieces
- Grapes - 4 tubs
- Wholemeal bread - 6 loaves
- White rolls - 50 pieces
- Whole wheat wraps - 30 pieces
- Young cheese - 2 kilograms
- Hummus - 6 tubs
- Chicken breast slices - 1 kilogram
- Peanut butter - 2 jars
- Jam - 2 jars
- Butter - 500 grams
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Cherry tomatoes - 2 kilograms
- Carrots - 2 kilogram
- Paprika chips - 4 bags
- Plain chips - 4 bags
- Rice cakes - 4 packs
- Muesli bars - 60 pieces
- Currant buns - 40 pieces
- Mayonnaise - 1 bottle
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 jar
- Napkins - 200 pieces
- Aluminum foil - 1 roll
- Cling film - 1 roll
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Trash bags - 3 rolls
- Toilet paper - 24 rolls
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 6 pieces
- Cleaning wipes - 2 packs

Tableware

Reusable drinking cupsqty 60
Reusable coffee cupsqty 50
Platesqty 50
Cutlery setsqty 50
Serving plattersqty 8

Kitchen

Coffee makerqty 2
Kettlesqty 2
Cutting boardsqty 3
Knivesqty 4

Safety

First aid kitsqty 3
Emergency blanketsqty 6
Hand sanitizerqty 6

Cleaning

Waste binsqty 6

Lighting

LED lanternsqty 8

Tips

Allow one pair of Nordic walking poles per participant, plus 5–10% spare poles if you are supplying them. Check pole height and condition before registration opens.
Plan at least one drinking point every 5–8 kilometres, with roughly 500–750 ml of water per walker for each hour on the route. Use coolers, reusable drinking cups and clearly labelled water stations.
Prepare 1–2 snack portions per participant for the walk, with extra options for the dietary requirements you collected. Keep snacks on serving platters and use separate cutting boards and knives for preparation.
Bring one printed route map per participant, plus 10% extra, and place route arrows at every junction where a walker could take the wrong turn. Barrier tape helps mark temporary hazards or unclear sections.
Keep at least one stocked first aid kit at the start and another with the route team. Give route leaders mobile phones or walkie-talkies, power banks and whistles so they can contact help without relying on a nearby power socket.

Frequently asked questions

How many Nordic walking poles do I need per person?: Plan one pair per participant, so 40 walkers need 40 pairs or 80 individual poles. Add 5–10% spare poles when the equipment is provided centrally.
How much water should I buy for a Nordic walking tour?: Allow 500–750 ml per participant for each hour of walking, then add 10–15% extra. For 30 people walking for 3 hours, that means about 45–68 litres before the reserve.
How many route maps should I print?: Print one map per registered participant, plus 10% extra for late registrations, replacements and route staff. For 50 walkers, prepare about 55 maps.
What first aid supplies are needed for a Nordic walking event?: Take at least two stocked first aid kits for a group walk: one at the start or final venue and one with the route team. Check and restock them within the week before the tour, including plasters, bandages, disinfectant and gloves.

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