Summit Explorers

For a successful day out in the mountains bringing the right equipment is essential. The Icelandic weather can change very rapidly and experiencing all four seasons in one day is possible.

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All necessary glacier equipment is provided but you will need to bring:

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• Hiking boots, waterproof, with good ankle support

• Backpack 40L, has to fit food for the day, your things and glacier gear(crampons, harness, ice axe)

• 2-3 litres of water

• Wool socks

• Base layer from head to toe(wool or synthetic)

• Mid layer jacket(softshell, primaloft, down jacket) - on cold days, bring 2

• Hiking pants that dry easily

• Hardshell Goretex jacket

• Hardshell Goretex pants

• Warm gloves(2 pairs)

• Beanie/hat

• Sunglasses - a must!

• Sunblock and lip balm