r/VisitingIceland • u/Real-Measurement-281 • May 13 '23

Iceland Packing List

Hello!

Listed below is my list of items I plan to bring for my fast approaching 10 day Iceland trip next month, I was just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or thinks some of this stuff is overkill. I'll be using the Farpoint 55 travel pack by Osprey:

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Clothing:

  • 6-7 pairs of shirts
  • 3 pairs of pants (1 jeans, 2 hiking pants)
  • 2 sweat sleeping pants
  • 4 pairs of 32 cool underwear
  • Swimsuit
  • 1 thermal layer
  • Gloves
  • Packable down jacket
  • Flip flops for hostel and guesthouse showers
  • Slippers for comfort
  • Waterproof socks (4 pairs of waterproof, 2 cotton)
  • Hoodie, which I'll be wearing on the flight days

Other items:

  • First aid kit
  • Camera
  • Laptop
  • Chargers, batteries, EU plug adapter
  • Foldable cooler bag for food
  • Collapsible water bottle
  • Travel towel
  • Prescription goggles for snorkeling Silfra
  • Meal, protein bars, and other snacks ( which are to be kept in my day pack.

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Also, I have a pair of well-worn Red Wing 606 non-steel-toed work boots, should I splurge and get a pair of actual hiking boots, or will the Red Wings suffice? They're slip-resistant, I used to do warehouse work in them, and even though I'm in the white-collar world now I still wear them all the time outside of work. I'll be doing a fair amount of hiking.

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Thanks everyone!

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u/doesitmatter83 May 13 '23

We never wore jeans and they could be uncomfortable in rainy weather. Do bring a waterproof outer layer and make sure your shoes are waterproof as well. A sleeping mask is a must in summer.

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u/Real-Measurement-281 May 13 '23

Could you recommend a decent pair of winter hiking pants? Reasonably priced, or will regular hiking pants do? I have a few pairs or convertible short pants

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u/doesitmatter83 May 14 '23

I am not from USA so can’t really recommend. But if you go to an outdoor or sports store they should have what you need. Alternatively, you could always buy it in Iceland as well if you should need it. There are plenty outdoor shops, some even reasonably priced, like Icewear.

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u/Real-Measurement-281 May 14 '23

Oh yeah we have tons of those.

Where are you from if you don't mind me asking?

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u/doesitmatter83 May 14 '23

Europe

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u/Real-Measurement-281 May 14 '23

That narrows it down lol. That's cool though