Looking for a simple guide on what to pack for Iceland but totally lost? No worries, I was on the same page. If I’m going to be completely honest, planning my first trip to Iceland was overwhelming: Do we stay in Reykjavik or visit other cities? Should we rent a car? Which of the (literally hundreds) of day tours do we book? What do we pack? What the heck is Hákarl?!
While I can’t be of much help with the rest of the questions, I can help you figure out the packing situation! In this packing guide, I narrowed it down to the most important things to pack for your trip to Iceland. Since my trip to Iceland was in February, this post will be specifically about what to pack for Iceland in the winter. There’s a Norwegian saying that goes something like, “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes” — you can rest assured that all of the items in this guide will keep you warm, comfortable, and excited to explore Iceland.
What’s more, I know that many of my readers are in the #carryonclub, so this entire post is perfect for those who are packing for Iceland in a carry on. But Luda, I have heavy snowshoes, puffy jackets, and like 14953 different scarves! No worries, this Iceland packing guide will be useful even if you pack light — I’m living proof. :)
Those Northern Lights aren’t going to last for long, so without further ado, I present the ultimate packing list for Iceland! In the winter! With a Carry-on!
(You can tell I’m excited, right? Let’s go!)
