What to Bring for a Nordic Walking Tour
A Nordic walking tour needs more than poles and a mapped route. Plan supplies for the walk itself, plus a simple reception and refreshment point before or after the route. Check one set of poles, a reflective vest and a route map for each participant, then add backup equipment for damage, changing weather and minor injuries. Drinks, hot coffee or tea, soup and reusable tableware are easy to arrange late, so buy and prepare them before the event week.
What to bring
Grouped the way you'd shop for it, with quantities.
Furniture
- Foldable tablesqty 6
- Chairsqty 36
- Party tent
- Waste binsqty 4
Sports equipment
- Nordic walking polesqty 8
- Directional signsqty 18
- Conesqty 12
- Resistance bandsqty 6
- Spare shoelacesqty 6
- Route mapsqty 40
- Reflective vestsqty 8
- Whistlesqty 6
- Hydration backpacksqty 4
Equipment
- Coolersqty 3
- Thermos flasksqty 4
- Kettlesqty 2
- Extension cordsqty 2
- Power banksqty 3
- Mobile phonesqty 4
- Flashlightsqty 6
- Megaphone
Safety
- First aid kitsqty 2
- Emergency blanketsqty 6
- Trouble lightsqty 4
Tableware
- Reusable cupsqty 50
- Soup bowlsqty 40
- Platesqty 40
- Cutlery setsqty 40
- Coffee cupsqty 40
Kitchen
- Soup kettlesqty 2
- Serving jugsqty 3
- Cutting boardsqty 3
- Kitchen knivesqty 3
- Serving plattersqty 6
- Serving spoonsqty 4
- Coffee scoopsqty 2
- Ice packsqty 12
Catering
- Groceries
- Flat mineral water - 48 bottles
- Sparkling mineral water - 24 bottles
- Apple juice - 6 liters
- Orange juice - 6 liters
- Coffee - 2 packs
- Decaf coffee - 1 pack
- Black tea - 1 box
- Herbal tea - 1 box
- Milk - 4 liters
- Oat milk - 2 liter
- Sugar - 1 kilo
- Mints - 1 box
- Lemons - 8 pieces
- Vegetable soup - 8 liters
- Whole grain bread - 8 loaves
- White bread - 4 loaves
- Butter - 500 grams
- Young cheese - 1,5 kilo
- Hummus - 1 kilo
- Chicken breast topping - 1 kilo
- Cucumbers - 8 pieces
- Tomatoes - 2 kilos
- Apples - 40 pieces
- Bananas - 30 pieces
- Grapes - 3 kilos
- Muesli bars - 40 pieces
- Whole grain cookies - 4 packs
- Raisins - 2 bags
- Salt - 1 pack
- Pepper - 1 shaker
- Herb bouillon - 1 jar
- Ketchup - 1 bottle
- Mayonnaise - 1 jar
- Trash bags - 2 rolls
- Paper towels - 6 rolls
- Napkins - 4 packs
- Dish soap - 2 bottles
- Sponges - 1 pack
- All-purpose cleaner - 1 bottle
- Hand soap - 2 dispensers
- Toilet paper - 12 rolls
Tips
- Allow one route map and one reflective vest per participant, then keep at least 10% extra maps and a few spare vests for late registrations or damaged items.
- Pack spare shoelaces, resistance bands and extra Nordic walking poles in a separate kit. These are easy to overlook and difficult to replace once the group has started.
- Plan drinking water for the full route, not just the start. Use hydration backpacks for walkers and keep chilled drinks in coolers at the starting point or rest stops.
- For a cool-weather tour, prepare one soup bowl, plate, cutlery set and reusable cup per guest, plus 10% extra. Fill thermos flasks or soup kettles shortly before participants arrive.
- Keep first aid kits, emergency blankets, trouble lights, flashlights and fully charged mobile phones together where the organiser can reach them quickly. Add power banks if the route lasts several hours.
Frequently asked questions
- What should I bring to a Nordic walking tour?
- Bring Nordic walking poles, comfortable walking shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, water and a phone. The organiser should also have route maps, directional signs, reflective vests, first aid kits and emergency blankets.
- How many Nordic walking poles do I need per person?
- Plan one correctly sized pair per participant, then add at least 5% spare poles. For 40 walkers, that means 40 pairs plus two additional pairs for breakages or last-minute participants.
- How much water is needed for a Nordic walking tour?
- Allow roughly 500 to 750 ml per person for a moderate tour, and more in warm weather or on a route with few refill points. Keep additional drinks available at the start and planned rest stops.
- When should I buy supplies for a Nordic walking event?
- Buy durable equipment and tableware at least one week ahead. Purchase drinks, soup ingredients and other perishable catering items two to three days before the tour, then chill drinks and prepare thermos flasks on the day.
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