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What to pack for Iceland in the summer
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items Visiting Iceland in the summer? You may ask yourself what you should bring and if all those layers are really necessary? I have visited Iceland in August 2026 and put my recommendations together for you. Enjoy!
Don't miss out on the natural hot ponds and springs in Iceland! Having a small towel and a bikini with you ensures that you can take advantage of these natural wonders. This towel is small and versatile: I use it as a towel to shower, on the beach, a...
NanoDry™ Packable Shower Towel – Large
I use solid bars for showering and also solid shampoo and conditioner. They dry in the bag completely without making a mess in your backpack. I don't know how- but it works :O
Travel soap bar Bag case / Box Holder, Waterproof / Leakproof (Black)
Small and versatile. I use it for my cheeks and for my lips to glow up while traveling.
Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain
Make sure that your mascara is waterproof in Iceland. Rain, waterfalls, hot springs and snorkeling: I promise you you will get soaking wet at least once during your holidays. This mascara is small and pretty and has been my travel must have for a lon...
Benefit BADGal Bang! Mascara Mini ❤️ online bestellen
The Icelandic wind is no joke: you will have dry lips and dry skin sooner than you think. This is a very dense and fatty cream, kind of an all-rounder: lips, hands, face, I use it everywhere. A little amount goes a long way and saves a lot of space i...
Kaufmanns skin and children's cream 30 ml
I always have 1-2 of these with me in my bag. They don't take up any space at all and expand with water to a nice single use towel. Ideal for a quick hands/shoe cleaning or to wipe things through.
500Pcs Disposable Compressed Towel Wipes Tablet Travel Tissue Q6B9
Oce again: Iceland is a wet place, so having a drybag is a very good idea (not a MUST but it will make your life much easier) I have the 13 l bag and I use it for: -swimming as a dry bag, -to transport wet stuff, -to keep my layers dry in my backpac...
Ultra-Sil Dry Bag
Most of the hikes in Iceland go quite a bit up and the trails are often steep, muddy and slippery. I was mostly happy to have hiking poles when going down those trails (we have also seen many people slip and fall) These poles are reliable and can be ...
Explorer 3 Trekking Poles
A lightweight but sturdy jacket against wind and rain. Make sure you have a good hardshell because even in the summer the Icelandic wind knows no mercy. It can also rain quite some and you will also get wet under the waterfalls. I would recommend a w...
L.I.M Proof Jacket Women | True Black | Activities | Collection
It's the perfect size for traveling Iceland: I always had multiple layers, some food and water with me and it had room for everything. Also it's a very versatile backpack: sleek enough for the flight and has all the straps you need to use it outdoors...
Summit Hike 25 - Backpack | Exped
When the sun is out it can suddenly get very hot. It's important to protect yourself from the sun, and this cap fits everywhere (as it is soft it can be folded pretty small not like other caps that take up a huge space). I have the blue one, and I am...
Alpine Visor Cap Unisex
The perfect foldable down jacket for the Icelandic summer. Warm enough for 5-10 Celsius, pretty enough and easy to pack to a small volume. Don't forget to have a waterproof layer to fit over it as it's not water resistant.
Ultra Light Down Jacket | UNIQLO US
The tap water in Iceland has an excellent quality so there is no need to buy any water in the store. This is also just my everyday water bottle. Light, sturdy and has a double lock so it never soaks your backpack.
Total Color ONE
I would recommend to have at least 2 merino T-shirts, 1 short and another with long sleeves ( I personally had 3 short and 1 long one). Merino helps you to regulate your body temperature and dries well. Whatever you do please do NOT wear cotton!
Women's Naturalist Short Sleeve Low Crew
A long sleeved merino shirt is going to be your best friend in Iceland. Be careful while shopping: many "merino" T-shirts only contain about 30% merino wool. Go for a 100% merino option, it might be a little bit more expensive but it will be wort the...
Women's Naturalist Long Sleeve Low Crew
To be honest I would not be too picky with midlayers. I have multiple ones from Odlo: they offer good warmth for a very good price and are very sturdy. Just a pick a fun color (or maybe two?) and enjoy.
The women's Roy half-zip mid layer in dark sapphire - black - Odlo