What to bring?It depends very much on the type of the tour you’re going on, what you need to bring along. But if you are also going to stay outside of the tour (i.e. spend days before or after the tour itself) this list below is based on our experience and should be adequate for most travellers, independent of the season of the year. You can easily buy equipment on Iceland as well, e.g. at well-tested outdoor clothing in the 66°N shops (www.66north.is), or traditional woolen garments in the Alafoss Factory Outlet (www.alafoss.is).
Clothes:
1. Warm underwear
2. Sweater or a warm jacket
3. Wind- and waterproof overcoat and possibly some kind of overtrousers
4. Extra pair of warm socks
5. Gloves and a cap (head strap)
6. Walking boots (broken-in)
7. Slippers and possibly (light) trainers
8. Swimming costume
9. Shorts (optional!)
For the tours involving trekking in the Highlands and more extensive hiking in general, it's sensible to take along a pair of gaiters and possibly a wander pole.
Additional Checklist:
1. Towel
2. Shampoo
3. Tooth brush
4. Light rucksack
5. Sleeping bag (can be rented)
6. Sunglasses
7. Sun lotion
8. Map of Iceland
9. Mosquito net (on tours to Mývatn or Veiðivötn)
10. Ear plugs (Ohropax)
11. Camera
12. Perhaps a flask of your favorite after-dinner beverage.
Note: Finding the right bag makes the trip! Due to space restrictions it's sensible to compact the luggage on the sleeping bag tours, and not to take more with you than you really expect to use. On these tours rucksacks and bags are normally more convenient than suitcases. |
