I go to Iceland today to walk along the Laugavegur path! As long as I am on the way, I will not be blogging, I want to be completely present, assume everything and a newspaper on the road. After the walk, I will share the full story with you. Tomorrow I will publish my plan and some first glimpses of Iceland. After that, the best way to follow is on Instagram: @Blackmanhiking2.
This publication is part of the verification list, pieces. Whether you are planning a walk in Iceland or anywhere else, I hope you help you feel more prepared and a little less overwhelmed. In the end, you will find a simple planner that can copy in your notebook or Google Doc to facilitate packaging.
First: Julio Climate in the Highlands
Before packing, it is important to understand the environment, that is what drives its equipment options.
While the Costa de Iceland is around 55 ° F (13 ° C) during the days of July, the highlands are a different world: colder, more wind and less predictable. You can expect daily temperatures between 41–59 ° F (5–15 ° C), with rare sunny peaks in the 70s (20–25 ° C) or sudden drops near freezing during storms.
In short, think of layers. You will need equipment ready for the sun, lateral rain and frozen winds, all possibly in the same afternoon.
Backpack, tent and package coating
- Backpack: I wore an ultralight 3FL package of 50 liters. It is affordable, surprisingly durable and held everything I needed.
- Large tent: The Durston X-Dome 2: Freestanding, Super resistant and perfect for the Iceland gravel and strong winds.
- Coating: A giant contractor garbage bag kept everything dry from inside. Nothing luxurious, simply effective.
Sleep system
- Quilt: EMS 20 ° F Drive from below. Pack well and handle cold nights.
- Sleeping pad: A Therm-A-Rest that I collected second hand from a rei garage sale. It can be my best investment from $ 30 to date.
- Pillow: DIY pillow made of an old shirt and filled with salvado. Designed to attach my sleeping pad, with space to fill out additional clothes for an additional loft, perfect for this side bedroom.
Footwear
- Sneakers: Hoka Stinson 7 – Cushy, reliable and frightening on volcanic gravel.
- Leggings: Dirty Girl Brand: Illuminated and good weight to maintain the fine sand of Iceland.
- Camp shoes: My «homemade scrap sneakers, made of tree slides in dollars and a recycled rain tent. Light, dry quickly and are strangely adorable.
Some photos of my DIY projects for this adventure.
Clothing layers
- Base layers: Under Armor thermal Top and Bottoms.
- Of the layers of the middle: Columbia long sleeve hoodie, an old Navy T -shirt and a Columbia SPF for sun and wind protection.
- Funds: Second -hand stores combined with leg sleeves football style for wind protection and warmth.
- Isolation: A fleece of the north face and a fan jacket of American Eagle (also saved).
- Rain gear: Rei-Band Gore-Tex Jacket and Pants. These were non -negotiable.
- Accessories:
- Trail hat and buff
- DIY WINTER HAT for camp and a pair of second -hand stores mitte
- Light wool gloves for cold times on the path
Meals and cooking
- Kitchen: Jetboil: Easy to use and efficient.
- Water: 1.5l Water bottle Rei. Icelandic water is usually safe to drink without filtering, especially in the highlands.
- Meals (dehydrate all my own meals, except 1 for the last night):
- Breakfast: Canela vanilla quinoa oats with dry fruit
- Lunch/dinner: A rotation of individual and double portions of chili of sweet potato, pasta and vegetables, and a bowl of Mexican quinoa (add calorie olive oil)
- Food last night: Good fungus risotto to go
- Snacks: Mixture of tropical trails, fruits leather and some surprises in the pocket of my hip belt
Hygiene and health
- Toothbrush kit: Sawn brush, travel size paste
- Wipes? Soap? No. Hydrates my hair with blue magic (if you know, you know). Hydrates my body with a mixture of lotion in a bottle of the size of a trip. l
- First aid: Neosporin, Band-Aids, ibuprofen, electrolytes, insulin, daily meds
Navigation and tools
- GPS: Gaia application with offline maps
- Trekking poles: Trekology Trekz is sturred, folding and affordable
- Knife: Small pocket blade
- Adhesive tape: Wrapped in trekking posts to facilitate access
- Other: Headlights, indications of daily, rope, lighter, carabinero
Photography and technological equipment
- Camera: Nikon D3500 with a large angle lens of 10–20 mm + rain cover + 3 batteries
- Camera support: Todi selfie stick tripod and fast -release mountain backpack
- Force: Two battery banks, camera batteries, USB-C charger
- Other: Bluetooth remote camera, headphones, newspaper, pen
This is the final extension of my entire team. No, I don’t know how much weighs, and honestly, I don’t want to do it. I just want to walk. Keep reading for a simple planner to help you draw your next adventure.
Final thoughts
The Laugavegur path in the highlands of Iceland will try it, inspire it and remember how powerful and alive you can feel when you leave your comfort zone. The climate can be unpredictable, and the road can challenge it, but every step is worth it: for memories, views and stories it will carry forever.
If I am lucky to get the service, I will share photos and moments in real time on Instagram. Continue @Blackmanhiking2 Experience a bit of this wild adventure with me as it happens.
Packaging List Planner
Backpack and shelter
- Backpack: __________________________
- LINER PACK/GARBAGE BAG: __________________
- Large tent: _______________________________
- Estacas/Tent Posts: ____________________
Sleep system
- Sleeping/Colcha (20 ° F or warmer): _____________________
- Sleeping pad: ________________________
- Pillow/jacket: _____________________
CLOTHING – Base and average layers
- Top of the base layer: _______________________
- Base layer background: ____________________
- Hiking shirt: __________________________
- Long sleeve hood/SPF: _______________
- Shorts/pants: _________________________
- MANAGES/MEQUE OF LEG: ____________________
- Valalan: _______________________________
- Fan jacket: __________________________
External layers and accessories
- Rain jacket: __________________________
- Rain pants: ___________________________
- Hat/cap: _____________________________
- Gaiter de Buff/Neck: ______________________
- Beanie: ______________________________
- Gloves: ______________________________
- Mittens (for camp): ____________________
Footwear
- Trail shoes: ___________________________
- Nauterors: ______________________________
- Camp shoes/shoes: __________________
- Wool socks (2–3 pairs): ________________
Cooking and Food System
- Stove (jetboil or other): ________________
- Lighter: _______________________________
- Cup/bowl: ________________________
- Spoon/spork: _________________________
- Meals: ________________________________
- Split: _______________________________
- Olive oil/calories: ______________________
- Electrolytes: ___________________________
- Water bottle/bladder (1.5–2l): ___________
Hygiene and first aid
- Toothbrush/toothpaste: ________________
- Lotion/moisturizing: _____________________
- Small towel: ___________________________
- Lip balm: ______________________________
- Daily meds: ____________________________
- First aid articles: _________________________
- Optional: ______________________________
Navigation and tools
- Telephone with GPS application: ____________________
- Downloaded Maps: _____________________
- Trekking pictures: ________________________
- Knife/Multiple: ________________________
- Lighthouses: ____________________________
- Additional batteries/Energy Bank: _____________
- Rope/Cord/Carabinero: ___________________
- Adhesive tape (post envelope): ___________________
Extras (optional)
- Camera: ______________________________
- Rain cover: ____________________________
- SD cards: _____________________________
- Journal / Pen: _______________________________
- Headphones: ___________________________
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