Hydepakki

We are a group of students from Aalto University and University of Helsinki interested in hiking, spending time outdoors, miscellaneous social activities and improvised adventures. We organize awesome activities near and far: hiking, canoeing, cottage trips, board game events, orienteering (getting lost), general hustle and bustle, and anything you can do outside. Everyone is welcome to join regardless of past hiking or scouting experience or student status. We are united by interest towards fun activities and experiencing nature.

What do we do?

Here are a few examples of what Hydepakki has organizer previously. Future events might be similar or something totally different. Join us in organizing to influence the future!

Hikes

To Lapland and further
Weekend hikes in southern Finland
Day trips in Nuuksio and Sipoonkorpi national parks

Cottage trips

Week-long cottage trips to northern Finland
Active's cottage weekends
Scout skills and orienteering

Sports and activities

Sauna evenings
Sport events
Board game evenings

FAQ

How can I become a member?

You can join here. Aalto University students and other Teepakki-minded pay a membership fee to Teepakki’s bank account and students of the University of Helsinki and other HYDE-minded pay to HYDE’s account.

Where can I get information about events?

All events are announced in Hydepakki mailing list and group chats which you can find here. Registration and extra information will be sent there. Events are visible also in Hydepakki calendar. Events are planned all the time and thus the calendar is frequently updated.

How can I participate in organizing events?

Contact the boards of Hyde and Teepakki at hallitus@hydepakki.fi and join our planning meetings. You can also share your interest in organizing events to board members at any point. Organizing events is fun and there are also separate events for organizers, or as we call them, active members!

I would like to go on a hike but I don't have any equipment.

Hydepakki loans equipment, such as sleeping bags, tents and backpacks, for free for Hydepakki events. More info in the equipment page. Usual outdoor clothing and sneakers are enough for many hikes, but beware of wet weather and ask the organizers if you are unsure about your equipment. Also ask from friends to lend equipment.

I am not a member. Can I still participate that one day berry picking trip to Nuuksio?

Yes. Membership is required only in overnight (or longer) events.

I have not hiked or slept in nature before. Can I join as a beginner?

Everybody is welcome regardless of experience. Almost all events are targeted to all levels of experience. Participants might be divided to groups according to their desired walking distance. Some longer hikes and paddling trips require prior experience, but in those cases it is mentioned in the event details. Before such longer hikes, it is advised to make a smaller hike to try sleeping in nature and to test equipment.

I didn't notice Hydepakki until the spring of my fourth year of studies. Can I still join you in the middle of the academic year?

Yes you can! Activities are organized all year round, and it does not matter whether you join in autumn or spring. For new members that join in autumn, their membership fee covers also the next calendar year.

I am only interested in longer hikes. Can I participate them only?

Feel free to join which ever events you want!

Why does the title "FAQ" link to a national park?

It is a pun in Finnish, where the abbreviation of the national park is the same as the abbreviation for FAQ (UKK).

Events

Tyhjää täynnä 🙁

Associations

Hydepakki is a name for a combination of two outdoor clubs, Hyde and Teepakki. Thus itself, it is not an official organization, but it consists of two organizations that work closely together. Both Hyde and Teepakki have their own administration but all the events are common. This way, we provide a broader range of events and possibilities to meet people in and outside your own university.

We are active in many places, which is why you should follow our info channels. You can join our mailing list, group chats or just follow in social media.

Contact info