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What I Used Every Day in Iceland
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items I went to Iceland in late February/early March and the weather was absolutely wild. The pilot called it a ‘slight flurry’ when we landed — in England that would’ve shut schools and cancelled work. It poured down, snowed all night, and I woke up to 4–...
I wore these every single day in Iceland. If I didn’t have them on, my legs would’ve snapped off in the wind like frozen breadsticks. They’re not glamorous, but trust me — Iceland is NOT the place to be cute. These kept me warm, dry, and vaguely huma...
Thermal Leggings (ACTINPUT Fleece Lined)
This top basically glued itself to my body the entire trip. I wore it under two more layers and still felt like the wind was trying to personally attack me. Without this, I’d have been a walking ice cube. It’s warm, comfy, and doesn’t go baggy or wei...
Thermal Long Sleeve Top (TCA SuperThermal)
I took FIVE of these with me because once I realised how cold Iceland actually is, I wasn’t taking any chances. These were my daily armour. Soft inside, wind‑blocking outside, and warm enough that I didn’t cry every time the wind slapped me in the fa...
Thermal Tops (TERODACO Double‑Sided Fleece)
I had FOUR pairs of these because once I realised Iceland’s weather was basically ‘survival mode’, I wasn’t messing about. I originally bought the ones with the zip‑off knees — you know, the ‘convert to shorts’ type — but the second I tried them on a...
Waterproof Softshell Trousers
These come in a cute little bag and everyone online swore I’d get absolutely drenched at the waterfalls… except the waterfalls were frozen solid. Not a splash. Not even a mist. I could’ve stood under one and stayed dry. BUT — I still took these every...
Waterproof Overtrousers
I took THREE of these Icelandic‑style wool jumpers with me because after trying one ‘normal’ jumper and nearly freezing to death, I realised cheap knitwear was not going to cut it. These are pricey, I won’t lie, but worth every single penny when the ...
Icelandic Wool Jumper
This was jumper number two in my little Iceland survival wardrobe. Again — expensive, yes, but after freezing in a ‘normal’ jumper once, I wasn’t risking it. These Icelandic wool ones are built different. Thick, warm, breathable, and basically design...
Icelandic Wool Cardigan
This was my third wool jumper for Iceland because after freezing once in a cheap one, I wasn’t taking ANY risks. This one’s lighter than the proper Icelandic wool ones, but still warm enough to keep me from turning into a human ice pop. Again — I had...
Fairisle Icelandic‑Style Jumper
I started the trip with this lovely warm hat… and then on day three the Icelandic wind snatched it straight out of my hand while I was trying to put it on. Gone. Vanished. I should’ve put it on while I was still on the bus, but no — I thought I had t...
Wool Beanie
These were my first pair of gloves for Iceland and they were great… until Iceland decided to humble me. I fell at the glacier and soaked them completely. Then I fell again walking down to the crater — soaked AND covered in dirt. At that point I looke...
Waterproof Thermal Gloves
I took 12 pairs of socks with me because the Iceland Facebook groups were all screaming ‘DON’T UNDERESTIMATE SOCKS!’ And honestly? They were right. Twelve pairs were not enough. Your socks go over your trousers, and once that little bit at the bottom...
Thermal Socks (12 Pairs… and STILL Not Enough)
These were my boots for Iceland and they were brilliant — waterproof, warm, and didn’t try to kill me on the ice. Darren, however… bought a pair with fur around the top. He learnt VERY quickly that was a terrible idea. Once the fur gets wet, the wate...
Waterproof Walking Boots
This was my coat for Iceland and honestly… best buy EVER. It kept the wind out, kept the rain out, and basically acted like a personal forcefield against the weather having a meltdown every 10 minutes. It’s long, warm, and has five pockets — which is...
Waterproof Long Coat