My first Impressions from a one week trip in Finland’s largest National Park and packrafting down one of it’s most iconic rivers.

A perfect weekend get-away from the city is the Björkö-Panike Trail in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Kvarken Archipelago. All you need is your packraft, a bivy and some water, and you’re in for a wild trip where you won’t encounter anyone else!

NEW to backpacking and wondering which tent, backpack and rain jacket to get? You’ve come to the right place - grab a coffee and start reading this in-depth article for all new outdoor enthusiasts which are planning their first backpacking trip!