Iceland Kit List

CLOTHING

ESSENTIAL

Walking Boots
These should be broken-in, have good ankle support and tread and ideally be waterproof. Your boots will make or break your holiday so some time spent getting used to them is time well spent.

Lightweight Walking Shoes or Trainers
Handy as a back up pair of walking shoes in case of blistering and for wearing around camp and in town.

Socks 3/4
Enough for several changes. We suggest at least 3 pairs of good quality wool / merino blend thicker socks for comfort and a few pairs of thinner socks to wear underneath to protect against blistering and add warmth.

Underwear
Normal amount for daily wear and suited to be worn during trekking. For ladies sports underwear and for men either briefs or boxer shorts made from a lightweight material designed for activity. Chaffing can make trekking a very miserable experience!

Warm Long Sleeve Tops 2/3
Light weight synthetic material or wool. Avoid cotton as it does not help to wick away sweat or offer insulation.

Breathable T-shirt 2/3
If you sweat a lot it is a good idea to bring at least one t-shirt in a wickable material. These are fast drying and keep moisture away from your skin.

Hiking Trousers
Comfortable and quick drying, not cotton

Waterproof trousers
Good quality light weight and sufficient to withstand a day of rain or snow

Shorts/short trousers
Can be very comfortable for hiking, they should be quick drying and preferably not cotton.

Waterproof Jacket (with hood)
Sufficient to withstand a day of rain. Must be completely windproof and waterproof, it must fit comfortably whilst wearing warm clothing underneath.

Gloves
A warm, waterproof pair of fleece or wind stopper gloves.

Warm Hat
Beanie Remember that 90% of the heat escapes through the head and neck. A hood can also be useful.

Sun Hat
Preferably broad rimmed for full face and neck sun protection

Fleece Jacket or Warm Jumper
To wear during the many breaks. Remember to put on something before you feel cold: with a few exceptions, clothes do not produce heat, it only give back the heat you give hem.

Thermal Underwear (top & bottom)
Long base (sleeve & leg) layer thermals preferably high wicker wool blend or synthetic

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Set of Casual Clothes
One set of casual clothes for traveling and for relaxing around the camp ground

OPTIONAL

Swimming Costume/Swimsuit
For the brave who want to go for a swim!

EQUIPMENT

ESSENTIAL

Day Pack
Around 30L or large enough to carry extra clothing (rain jacket, trousers, jumper, gloves, hat), lunch and snack food, water bottle and camera plus accessories. Ideally with a waterproof pack cover pack cover in case of bad weather.

Travel Bag
This will be your main bag that will contain everything that you will not need during the day and will be your checked baggage on the plane. We recommend a rucksack or kit bag with enough capacity (50L+) to hold your belongings and be easy transported and carried. Suitcases are not suitable for this trip. If you have any fragile belongings that you cannot take with you during the trek you can give to the driver for storage.

Sunglasses and neck strap
Dark lenses with 100% UV protection

Water Bottle / Bladder
Minimum 1 litre capacity bottles and/or a bladder that inserts in to your daypack which can be useful when trekking

Personal First Aid Kit
Antiseptic cream, plasters, blister treatment, paracetamol, insect repellent, Imodium and any other personal medical items that you will need for the trip. Don't forget the trip Doctor / guides carry a full medical kit with them so this is only for basic personal use.

3 Season Sleeping Bag
Rated to ‑5 or we have sleeping bags available to rent. Most sleeping bags from high street outdoor shops offer good value for money and will be fine for the trip as long as they are rated as above. Sleeping Bags can be hired in country and Sleeping mats are provided

Personal Toiletries
Think small, light weight and biodegradable/low environmental impact

Travel Towel and Hand Towel
For personal washing

Head torch
With spare batteries

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Trekking Poles
Not metal tips

Collapsible pillow
Can be used for the flight and for camping. Available at all high street outdoor shops or online

Sunscreen (SPF 30) and lip-balm

OPTIONAL

Waterproof bag to carry Passport
Energy drink sachet or energy bars
Earplugs (in case of snorers!)
Camera / batteries / memory card
Photocopy of insurance and passport
Spare pair of glasses if you use contact lenses