Iceland - Trek the Land of Extremes
The following checklist should help you with your packing. As a general rule, you should always try to keep the weight of your equipment to a minimum.
You must bring the following items:
3 or 4 season sleeping bag
Thermarest or closed-cell foam camping mattress
Daypack 40 litres / 2400 cu in
Hiking boots
Trainers / sneakers or similar
Socks
Spare laces
Trekking trousers / pants
Lightweight thermal gloves
Warmer over gloves or mittens
Lightweight waterproof overtrousers / rain pants
Underwear
Long johns (thermal underwear)
Shorts
Thermal baselayer shirts (2 short sleeve, 2 long sleeve)
T-shirts and/or casual shirts
Fleece jacket or warm jumper
Waterproof jacket
Torch / flashlight and batteries
Basic First Aid Kit - refer to trip dossier for details
Sun protection (including total bloc for lips, nose etc.)
Water bottles 1 litre / 1 quart (x2)
Washbag and toiletries
Antibacterial hand wash
Small towel
Sunhat
Warm hat
Eyewear - Sunglasses
Warm jacket (down)
The following items are optional:
Sleeping bag liner
Travel clothes
Sandals (for river crossings)
Trekking poles
Insect repellant – (DEET)
Camera, film, batteries
Pen-knife (remember to put all sharp objects in hold baggage)
Small padlock (to lock trek bag)
