Personal Equipment list for Glacial Hikes

"If you don´t like the weather, wait five minutes..."

The weather is constantly changing in Iceland. In all seasons we must prepare for all weather.

Clothing (recommended)

• Waterproof Jacket (Gore-Tex)

• Waterproof Pants, Soft Shell (Gore-Tex)

• Wool Sweater, fleece

• Walking pants

• Previously used Walking boots (Warning - Brand New Boots will rub and hurt your feet)

• Gloves

• Scarf or buff

• Two pairs of outdoor socks

Personal supplies

• Suntan lotion/lipstick - factor 35

• Sun glasses/Ski goggles

• Toilet paper

• Camera

Food Supplies

• Water bottle (minimum of 1-3Litres water)

• Food (max 1 kg.) – An example:

  • High energy, low weight food recommended

  • Rye bread, butter/cheese

  • Salami / dry fish / meat

  • Nuts / raisins / potato chips

  • Biscuit /chocolate

  • Cacao / tee + energy drinks/powder

Liquid minimum 1-3 litres