Here below we have made some suggestions of equipment lists for different tours.
Before you go:
1. Submit a travel plan on www.safetravel.is
2. Check the weather, road and trail conditions
3. Do yo have enough experience for your chosen route?
4. Are you well prepared to handle the unexpected?
Day Hikes Summer/Winter
Equipment
- Backpack
- Headlight with extra batteries
- Hiking boots (waterproof)
- Micro-spikes (in winter)
- Hiking poles
- Drinks
- Food
- A fully charged cellphone
Clothing
- Base layer (wool or synthetic)
- Mid layer (Fleece/down/wool)
- Water/wind proof outer layers
- Wool socks
- Gloves or mittens
- Buff
- Warm hat
- Extra clothing
Summer Hiking
Equipment
- Backpack (30-75 L based on trip length)
- 3 season tent with extra pegs/guy lines
- Mattress with R-value of at least 3
- Sleeping bag (down is warmest)
- Hiking boots (waterproof)
- River crossing shoes
- First aid kit
- Personal location beacon
- Hiking poles
- Cellphone and power-bank
- Compass, map and GPS, extra batteries
- Personal hygiene and toilet paper
- Cups, bowls, utensils, pots, and pans
- Matches, lighter, pocketknife
- Cooking stove and fuel
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Food
Clothing
- Base layer (wool or synthetic)
- Mid layer (Fleece/down/wool)
- Water/wind proof outer layers
- Jacket (down/primaloft) or woolen pullover
- Wool socks
- Gloves or mittens
- Buff
- Warm hat
Winter Hiking
Equipment
- Backpack (40-75 L based on trip length)
- 4 season tent with extra pegs/guy lines
- Mattress with R-value of at least 5
- Sleeping bag (down is warmest)
- Hiking boots (waterproof)
- River crossing shoes
- First aid kit
- Personal location beacon
- Hiking poles
- Cellphone and power-bank
- Compass, map and GPS, extra batteries
- Personal hygiene and toilet paper
- Cups, bowls, utensils, pots, and pans
- Matches, lighter, pocketknife
- Cooking stove and fuel
- Avalanche beacon, probe, shovel
- Headlight with extra batteries
- Helmet
- Crampons and ice axe
- Water bottle
- Food
Clothing
- Base layer (wool or synthetic)
- Mid layer (Fleece/down/wool)
- Water/wind proof outer layers
- Extra warm outer layer (puffy jacket)
- Wool socks
- Gloves or mittens
- Buff
- Warm hat
- Goggles and sunglasses
- Extra clothing
Highland Driving
Equipment
- Backpack or duffel bag
- 3 season tent with extra pegs/guy lines
- Mattress with R-value of at least 3
- Sleeping bag (down is warmest)
- Hiking boots (waterproof)
- First aid kit
- Cellphone and/or radio
- Compass, map and GPS, extra batteries
- Personal hygiene and toilet paper
- Cups, bowls, utensils, pots, and pans
- Matches, lighter, pocketknife
- Cooking stove and fuel
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Food
- Drinks
Clothing
- Base layer (wool or synthetic)
- Mid layer (Fleece/down/wool)
- Water/wind proof outer layers
- Wool socks
- Gloves or mittens
- Buff
- Warm hat
- Extra clothing
Vehicle Equipment
- Tool kit and tire repair kit
- Shovel
- Motor oil and extra fuel
- Jumper cables
- Elastic tow rope
- Spare fan belt
- Leverage bar
- Canvas tape
Cross Country Skiing
Equipment
- Cross country skis, shoes, poles, skins
- Pulka for the equipment
- Duffel bags / backpack
- 4 season tent with extra pegs/guy lines
- Mattress with R-value of at least 5
- Sleeping bag (down is warmest)
- Hiking boots (waterproof)
- First aid kit
- Personal location beacon
- Cellphone and power-bank and/or radio
- Compass, map and GPS, extra batteries
- Personal hygiene and toilet paper
- Cups, bowls, utensils, pots, and pans
- Pocketknife
- Cooking stove, fuel , lighter
- Avalanche beacon, probe, shovel
- Headlights and extra batteries
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water bottle, thermo bottle
- Food
Clothing
- Base layer (wool or synthetic)
- Mid layer (Fleece/down/wool)
- Water/wind proof outer layers
- Down/primaloft jacket
- Wool socks
- Gloves or mittens
- Buff, balaclava, warm hat
- Ski goggles
- Gaiters
- Extra clothing
Bike Trips
Equipment
- Mountain bike
- Helmet and all the necessary safety equipment
- Tire repair kit
- Tool kit for the bike
- 3 season tent with extra pegs/guy lines
- Mattress with R-value of at least 3
- Sleeping bag (down is warmest)
- Biking shoes (waterproof is good)
- River crossing shoes
- First aid kit
- Personal location beacon
- Cellphone and power-bank
- Compass, map and GPS, extra batteries
- Personal hygiene and toilet paper
- Cups, bowls, utensils, pots, and pans
- Pocketknife
- Cooking stove, fuel, lighter
- Sunglasses and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Food
Clothing
- Base layer (wool or synthetic)
- Mid layer (Fleece/down/wool)
- Water/wind proof outer layers
- Down/primloft jacket (for cold evenings)
- Wool socks
- Gloves or mittens
- Buff
- Warm hat
- Extra clothing