What we took, What we loved,What we should have skipped
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Luggage
Salomon Rolling Bag very high quality and durable. We had to buy it in Patagonia last year when our cheap bag failed. Buy a good bag and use it forever.
Two sturdy backpacks- as large as you need, we used ours for transport of stuff for carryon (cameras and basics) on the plane and then turned them into water and excess clothing storage for hiking.
Compression sacks. You can buy nicer quality ones but we got these in his & her colors. Labeled the outside with tape so we knew what was in each one.– These worked just fine. Would buy again.
Erik- Clothing
Marmot Precip Eco Jacket- worked great
Columbia Fleece Vest – my arms seldom get cold, so this was a good layer to help keep my core war,
Meriwool Base Layer Shirt – great shirt, would buy again
Meriwool Base Layer Leggings– also great, would buy again
Darn Tough Wool Socks- better than the Danish Endurance, but pricier
Danish Endurance Wool Blend Socks– good wool socks. I’d buy again
Marmot Arch Hiking Pants– great pants, but pocket is a little small
Columbia Convertible Hiking Pants– Good pants, wold buy again
Marmot Rain Pants– mandatory in Iceland
Various T shirts/Underclothes. I packed for 10 days without washing.
2 wool scarves, 2 pairs lined gloves
Camera & Electronics
Insta 360 camera with
Iphone 15 Pro
International Multi Plug USB/ USBC Adaptor– never worked once I left the US. Maybe just mine though.
Various cables and chargers to charge phones, ipads, camera batteries
DJI Gimbal Selfie Stick/Tripod
Joint Items
First Aid Kit- at least all of your prescriptions, basic pain relief, bandages, antihistamines
Toiletries- enough at least to get you going, you may decide to buy what you need locally. But you should pack necessities just in case.
KT Athletic Tape, for hurt knees and ankles- didn’t need it, but didn’t regret taking it either
Hiking Sticks– not required but Erik needs them- very handy- even Melinda used them in the wind!
Zip Lock bags just come in handy
Leatherman Tool (checked luggage only)- always useful when you need them. A cheap one might suffice.
Headlamps– not really needed when the sun is up 19 hours a day, but just in case
Sturdy daypack backpacks