Outerwear
– A Winter coat: you’d better be warm if you travel in Iceland in Winter! In the Summer, I usually wear a lightweight packable down jacket since it is warm enough for any outdoor activity.
– A Rain Jacket: I know, it’s not always the most fashionable thing to wear but believe me, you’ll need it no matter which season it is!!
– Pants: Pack waterproof pants to keep your legs warm and dry. I always have a lightweight pair of outdoor pants that is water resistant and another pair of snow pants for the Winter season. Leggings are also comfortable. Avoid jeans for outdoors and remember that packing for Iceland is all about comfort and readiness.
– Hat: I would recommend to have a warm knit beanie in Spring/Summer and a tropper hat for the Winter season. It is very important to protect your head and ears from the cold and also from the wind that can be very strong.
– Gloves & Scarf: Those are essentials if you’re traveling to Iceland in the Fall and Winter time! If you’re always using your camera, choose to wear gloves instead of mittens.
Shoes
Mountain rocks, black sand, ice: these are the terrains you’ll be walking on so you’d better have resistant and waterproof hiking shoes while exploring Iceland.
I have a pair of Salomon Goretex that I highly recommend! They’re super comfortable shoes, solid and keep my feet warm and dry no matter what.
Girls can also bring with a pair of boots since they are comfortable, warm and still fashionable!
Swimsuit
Yes, you’ll need your swimsuit!
You can’t leave Iceland without visiting one of the thermal pools! They are very popular — especially the Blue Lagoon.
It is the perfect time to relax, enjoy a massage or a mud mask while sipping a glass of Prosecco before going back to your home country!
You can pack a quick drying towel but you also have the option to rent a towel at the Blue Lagoon.
Thermos and Reusable Bottle
It is always nice to drink a cup of coffee, hot tea or hot chocolate on the road to beat the cold winter temperatures.
Bring a reusable water bottle with you and you will be able to fill it all you want. The water in Iceland is pure and very drinkable. Plus, it’s so much more environmental-friendly!
Other Tips and Advice
– Beauty products such as lip balm, hand cream, moisturizer are essentials if you don’t want to have your hands dried out or to have cracked lips!
– Want to keep your hands warm? You can use those heat packsthat provide safe and natural heat. They fit inside your gloves and pockets to keep your hands super warm!
– You will need to pack a sleeping mask if you travel during the summertime as it NEVER gets dark at this time of the year. Instead of the Northern lights, you’ll be enjoying the Midnight sun! Yay!
– Put a small flashlight in your bag; you might use it pretty often as it gets dark early in winter and could help you finding a good spot to take pictures.
– You won’t need an umbrella; Iceland is windy and makes umbrellas useless. Better to choose extra rain clothing instead!
– Don’t forget your camera gear to take amazing pictures of Iceland and make all your friends jealous!
– Have a waterproof case for your phone -specially if you use it for pictures.
– Bring a travel adapter with you to charge phone, laptops…etc. Iceland uses European plugs.
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