Lonsoraefi backpacking tour
-Equipment list for Snæfell to Lónsöræfi IMG49 backpacking tour:
Boots and clothing:
Hiking Boots –The boots should be of leather (or leather and synthetic) with high cut to give sufficient ankle support. Preferably the sole should be soft but robust. Gore-Tex or alternative waterproof membrane is a preferable extra.
Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic.
Long Johns (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic.
Light wool sweater or fleece (2nd layer).
Warm jacket/sweater – Wool or fleece (3rd layer).
Trousers (2nd layer) – Strong and light material that dries quickly. Wind resistant and water repelling preferable.
Rain Jacket or an Anorak with hood – Preferably waterproof and breathable material (Gore-Tex or equivalents).
Rain trousers – Waterproof and breathable material.
Liner Gloves – Wool or synthetic (polypropylene / polyester).
Mittens – Wool or synthetic (optionally waterproof) (two pairs if no Liner Gloves).
Socks – Wool or synthetic. Two or three pairs for thermal and blister prevention.
Hat or Balaclava – Wool or synthetic.
Other gear:
Backpack – (woman size: 50-60 liters - man size 60-75 liters).
River shoes – Old pair of light sneakers do nicely to ford the rivers. Open sandals are not sufficient for the purpose.
Towel – A light weight and packable one.
Toothbrush.
Sunglasses – Big enough to cover the eyes and with sufficient UV-protection.
Sun protection.
Camera, spare batteries and a memory card or films.
Water container – f.ex. plastic bottle (pet plastic).
Optional gear:
Walking Poles.
Gaiters – Calf or knee height and wide enough for your boots.
Neoprene socks – A preferable item on trips where we have to cross many rivers.
Pen knife.
Sun/rain Hat or a Cap.
Thermal mat (for lunch berakes)
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