If you’re planning to walk the Laugavegur and have been utilizing our Guide to Camping on the Laugavegur Trail you’re likely wondering what to pack for your own adventure.
Below you’ll find a detailed packing list that will provide you with great, trail-tested gear that won’t weigh down your backpack too much. This list reflects our personal packing list which will vary for each individual’s specific needs. However, this should serve as a great starting point for planning your own Laugavegur Trail adventure!
Camping Gear
| Item | Our recommended gear | |
|---|---|---|
| Tent | Sierra Designs - Clip Flashlight 2 or MSR Hubba Hubba Tent | This is the best budget tent on the market and the best overall tent on the market! |
| Sleeping bag | Marmot Trestle 15 | If planning to camp at Hrafntinnusker plan on bringing a 0 degree Fahrenheit sleeping bag. Otherwise the Marmot 15 is a great all around bag. |
| Sleeping pad | Nemo Astro Sleeping Pad | If you are a side sleeper this is a must! |
| Pillow | Therm-a-Rest pillow | If you're camping more than a few nights you will be glad you packed this! |
| Headlamp | Black Diamond Storm headlamp | With nearly endless daylight in the summer you may not use this, but should nevertheless bring in case of emergency. |
| Stove | MSR Pocket Rocket Stove | Ian has used this stove for nearly a decade and highly recommends it! |
| Backpacking pot | GSI Halulite | |
| Utensils | Humangear Spork | Best $4 you will ever spend! |
| Plate/Bowl/Mug | MSR Deep Dish plate , MSR Stainless Steel mug |
Personal Gear
| Item | Our recommended gear | |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-tool | Gerber Suspension Multi-Plier | A handy, must-have on the trail. |
| First-aid kit | Adventure Medical Kits | |
| Hydration Bladder | Platypus 3 Liter Hydration Bladder | Way easier than a water bottle! |
| Small day-pack | Cotopaxi Luzon 18L | Great for short day hikes and excursions in Reykjavik! |
| Pack-cover | Sea to Summit Pack cover | This is a truly essential piece of gear given how much it can rain on the Laugavegur! |
| Men's backpack | Osprey Atmos 65 | The most comfortable backpack on the market! |
| Women's backpack | Osprey Ariel 65 | |
| Trekking poles | Black Diamond Trail Back Trekking poles | Essential for long downhills! |
| Travel towel | Sea to Summit DryLite Towel | Great to have for campsite showers. |
| Dry bags | Sea to Summit Ultra-Sil Dry Sack | Keeps your clothes and other items dry in a downpour! |
| Hiking Gaiters | Outdoor Research Rocky Mountain High Gaiters | These will help keep your boots dry when walking on snow covered trails. |
| Warm, waterproof gloves | Seirus Waterproof Gloves | Essential for the cold, wet weather on the Laugavegur. |
| Buff or Bandana | Original Buff | |
| Sleeping Mask | Alaska Bear Sleeping Mask | The sun never sets in Iceland during the summertime! |
| Blister pads | Band-Aid Blister Pads | |
| Lip Balm | Jack Black Lip Balm |
Miscellaneous Gear
| Item | Our recommended gear | |
|---|---|---|
| Guidebook | The Laugavegur Trail Hiking Companion | A great resource for planning your walk. It also includes a wealth of information about the geology of the area. |
| Journal | Moleskin Journal | |
| Ear plugs | Mack's ear plugs | Essential for the more crowded campsites! |
| Camera | Sony a5100 mirrorless camera | Ian loves his Sony mirrorless camera! |
| Tripod | Joby GorillaPod | The perfect travel tripod. |
| Unlocked phone | Moto G Play | A simple, budget-friendly phone to use for navigation and local calls with a SIM. |
| Battery backup | Anker PowerCore 20100 | There are no outlets for campers along the Laugavegur, so this necessary for many people. |
| Laundry Soap Sheets | Sea to Summit Trek and Travel Pocket Soap | These are the greatest travel hack ever! The best way to clean your clothes on-the-go. |
| Travel adapter | Joomfeen All-in-one adapter | Great for all of your travels. |
| Plastic Bags- quart, gallon, and garbage bags. | We used these constantly for everything from storing trail mix to keeping our sleeping bags dry. A must-have for backpacking. |
Women’s Clothing
| Item | Our recommended gear | |
|---|---|---|
| Underwear (3-4 pairs) | ExOfficio Women's Sport Underwear | Very packable and easy to wash on the go! |
| Socks (3-4 pairs) | Darn Tough Micro Crew Socks | In our opinion, these are the best hiking socks available. Your feet will thank you! |
| Sports Bra (1) | Brooks Rebound Racer Sports Bra | This is the most versatile, comfortable, and high-quality sports bra that Emily has found on the market. |
| Long sleeve base layer (1) | Smartwool Women's NTS Mid 250 Crew | |
| Short sleeve hiking shirt (1) | Mountain Hardwear Wicked shirt | |
| Leggings (1 pair) | Nike Power Essential Running Tight | |
| Running shorts (1 pair) | Lululemon Run Speed Shorts | These shorts are so comfortable, packable, and quick-drying, that Emily didn't even feel the need to buy hiking-specific shorts. |
| Down jacket | Patagonia Down Sweater | Lightweight, super warm, and packs down small. This jacket was perfect for this kind of trip! |
| Rain jacket | Outdoor Research Helium II Jacket | A high-quality all-weather jacket that packs up small. |
| Rain pants | Columbia Storm Surge pants | For those heavy downpours! |
| Hiking boots | Keen Targhee II Mid Hiking Boot | Emily has had these boots for five years and hundreds of muddy, snowy hikes, and they are still going strong! |
| Sunglasses | Suncloud Loveseat Polarized Sunglasses | Good quality sunglasses are essential when you're in the mountains all day. And these are stylish too! |
| Underwire bra | ||
| Hat | A hat with a wide brim provides valuable protection for sun and rain. | |
| Sandals/Camp shoes | Chaco Z1 | These are a must-have for the several river crossings along the route. |
Men’s Clothing
| Item | Our recommended gear | |
|---|---|---|
| Underwear (3-4 pairs) | Exofficio Give-N-Go boxer | Highly recommended! You can bring 4-5 pairs and wash them easily in sinks or showers. A must! |
| Socks (3-4 pairs) | Darn Tough Hiker Micro Crew | In our opinion, these are the best hiking socks available. Your feet will thank you! |
| Long sleeve base layer (1) | Smartwool Men's NTS Mid 250 Crew | Very versatile mid-weight base layer |
| Short sleeve hiking shirt (1) | Columbia Tech Shirt | |
| Hiking pants (1) | Prana Brion pants | These are great for hiking and also look great walking around town! |
| Hiking shorts (1) | Prana Brion shorts | Awesome shorts that are great for hiking. |
| Running shorts (1) | La Sportiva Aelous shorts | |
| Down jacket | Patagonia Down Seater Hoodie | Super warm and super packable |
| Rain jacket | Outdoor Research Helium II jacket | A good rain jacket is a must! |
| Rain pants | Marmot Precip Pants | |
| Hat | Outdoor Research Performance Trucker hat | A hat with a wide brim provides valuable protection for sun and rain. |
| Sandals/Camp shoes | Chaco Z1 sandals | These are a must-have for the several river crossings along the route. |
| Hiking boots | Salomon X-Ultra 3 Mid | Super comfortable and super waterproof! |
| Digital watch | Casio Classic Sports watch | All you'll ever need |
| Sunglasses | Suncloud Mayor Polarized sunglasses |
What’s Next?
Be sure to read our entire series on the Laugavegur Trail to learn everything you’ll need to know to prepare for your trip!
- Guide to Camping on the Laugavegur Trail
- Laugavegur Trail Logistics: Don’t overlook the little details!
