Hi fellow hiker,

Dealing with packing and baggage can be tricky on any trip, least of all on a multi-day trek. You may be asking yourself, "What jacket should I bring?", "Is my backpack big enough?", "How will my bags get from A to B?", and "Do I really need that selfie stick?" In this email we'll try to answer some of those questions and alleviate any concerns you might have.

Best regards,

Pygmy Elephant

The items in your backpack (40–60 liters recommended) will generally fall into six categories: documents, clothing, gear, accessories, cosmetics/medical, and food. Following is a small selection of what we recommend you bring.

Documents: This includes your passport and/or visa, cash, guidebook and maps, and proof of your travel insurance.

⚠️ Click here to see if you need a Schengen visa.

Clothing: At the very least you should have broken-in hiking boots, hiking pants or shorts, non-cotton base layers, a warm midlayer, and synthetic hiking socks.  Weather on the Laugavegur is windy and wet, so we recommend water- and windproof jacket and pants.

Gear: Items in this category include backpack, sleeping bag, hiking poles, and water bottle. 

Accessories: Hats, gloves, sunglasses, slippers, earplugs, and eye mask. These items are small and must-haves.

Cosmetics/medical: This category includes sunscreen and lip balm, dental hygiene products, shampoo and soap, and painkillers and medication. 

Food: The Laugavegur huts provide no meals, so you must pack all of your food. In addition to your meals, you might want snacks like chocolate, trail mix, sausage or cheese, fruit, or energy bars in your backpack.

Check out our full packing list linked below.

Due to the backcountry nature of the Laugavegur, baggage transfer to accommodations along the trail is not possible. Thankfully, the hike is short and you won't need to carry very much in your backpack.  

If you have extra luggage that you would like to bring to Iceland but not on the trail, you have a few options for luggage storage in Reykjavík:

• Your accommodation is likely willing to store your luggage while you are on the trail, for a fee;
• The BSÍ Reykjavík Bus Terminal offers luggage storage for a maximum 5 days during summer months;
• Traðarkot Car Park & Vesturgata Car Park allows luggage storage for up to 30 days;
• Reykjavik Terminal / Bus Hostel also allows storage for up to 30 days.

For inquiries regarding your specific itinerary, please contact your group leader or key travel builder. If you have any questions about the content of this email, feel free to reply here.