Laugavegur | EQUIPMENT
Here is the list of gear we would pack for hiking the Laugavegur Trail. We’ll keep updating it on a yearly basis, based on our growing knowledge and experiences on different trails.
❗ Recommendation:
We advise to carefully plan your equipment list for hiking this trail. Keep in mind… a too heavy and bulky backpack would increase your effort while hiking and would make the trail experience less enjoyable.
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Laugavegur Gear List
This gear list was created using Lighterpack.
The last category block, called “Trail-Specific Gear”, lists all additional items that are trail dependent. Out of these items, the ones we would recommend for hiking the Laugavegur Trail are discussed further down below, in the Trail-Specific Gear section.
⛺ Camping Gear:
If you choose not to camp and enjoy the huts and their kitchen facilities along the trail, you can simply ignore the gear listed under “Shelter”, “Cooking”, and the sleeping pads listed under “Sleeping” (you’ll however need your own sleeping bag).
📅 Weather and Temperatures:
We hiked this trail in August. Your gear list can of course change depending on the period you are planning to go. We advise to check the weather forecast and temperatures when planning this adventure.
💥 Hike Your Own Hike:
Use this gear list for inspiration, but don’t take it as the one and only way to go! “Gear” is a very subjective topic, as every hiker is different and therefore has different needs while on trail. We too are still inside an endless learning phase… so find what suits you best and HYOH!
Trail-Specific Gear
☂️ These are the items from the category “Trail-Specific Gear” that we would carry on the Laugavegur.
Tent III: for our trip to Iceland, we decided to buy a new tent. After a long search, we went for the Fjällräven Abisko Lite 2. It is a lightweight 4 season tunnel tent with good resistance against strong winds. It overall performed really well and we fell in love with its warmth and coziness.
Sitting Pad: if you are planning to sleep inside the huts and choose not to bring any foldable pad (like the one listed under “Sleeping”), we advise to bring at least a sitting pad… you’ll never regret this choice during breaks!
Boots: we recommend to wear mountain boots, mainly to increase your chances to keep your feet dry in case of bad weather. However, many people also hike the Laugavegur with trail runners. The choice of shoes therefore depends on what you are comfortable with when hiking.
Fleece: for cold days.
Thermal Shirt (heavy): extra warm layer for cold evenings.
Thermal Pants: extra warm layer for cold evenings.
Long Pants: for hiking, instead of shorts and wind pants.
Rain Pants: for rainy days.
Gloves (heavy): for cold days.
Beanie: for cold days.
Mosquito Net: in case of mosquitoes or midges.
Additional Notes
Sleeping System: even if you are planning to sleep inside the huts along the trail, you’ll need to carry your own sleeping bag.
Shelter and Cooking systems: if you choose not to camp and enjoy the facilities of the huts along the trail, you can simply ignore the gear listed under these categories, hence reducing the weight of your pack. Keep in mind that the kitchen can only be used by people sleeping inside the hut!
Camp Shoes: we advise to bring camp shoes which can also be used to safely cross rivers (for example Crocs or Teva sandals).
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