Rain Gear: How to Stay DRY in Iceland
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- Опубликовано: 6 май 2023
- Between semi-constant spitting rain and misty waterfalls, it's SO important to pack rain gear if you're traveling to Iceland. You're gonna want to stay dry from head to toe - if your clothes get wet, you won't want to keep adventuring (and we can't have that!) In this video, I talk about the 5 pieces of rain gear to bring to Iceland.
☔ Rain Gear I recommend in this video:
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→ Frogg Toggs: amzn.to/3HIkfOA
→ Hiking Boots: amzn.to/42tofu8
→ Backpack: amzn.to/42tolC0
→ Backpack Cover: amzn.to/42dVRMH
→ Gloves: amzn.to/44Fk3cO
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Jeanie, this was the most helpful packing list for couple reasons: you showed us each item, and you interspersed clips of real people (you+) in the situations where one would need these things. My hubby and i have been struggling with do we need waterproof pants (so ugly), do we need high top hiking boots vs our trail runners etc. This was just really informative. Thank you. Really love the backpack cover!
Yay! So glad to have helped and thanks for watching!
Ankle support is so important. It is the difference between a tricky hike and a broken ankle.
I agree! I prefer my hiking shoes for most places frequented by travelers but always opt for my hiking boots with ankle support if I intend on going for a hike!
Me and REI have become best friends in our vacation prep. My son is now wearing his full rain suit to school when it’s storming in the Midwest.
We also tested how well our hiking pants did on his field trip where it was a light rain for an hour. Our water resistance pants stayed completely dry.
Great idea to test stuff out! Too many travelers arrive in Iceland with brand new gear and not realizing that their hiking boots need to be broken in to be comfy, or that they get too hot in whatever clothing they have. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Super helpful thank you !!!!
Starting to get Info planning for a trip next year, you definitely have the best Iceland channel! Thank you so very much for all the tips ❤
Moving to Iceland in a couple of months for grad school. Your channel is becoming my go-to for useful info. Thank you so much!
How exciting!!! Your time in Iceland will be unforgettable!
So in other words, dress for Seattle for about 8 months of the year . . .
Sounds about right 😂
I am an offshore sailor with ocean rated Gore-Tex. That gear was flawless in Iceland. Breathable, completely water-proof, and designed to go over layers. If you own Gore-Tex (or one of its competitors), take it.
Thanks for the suggestion Scott!
@@IcelandwithaView Gore-Tex is (unfortunately) expensive. But, it is also worth it. It looks and breathes like fabric. They don't get "stuffy" at all. The gear I have is designed to keep you dry working on the deck of a sailboat in a mid-Atlantic storm. That's pretty much like a visit to Iceland.
A lot of ski gear is Gore-Tex, too. More people have that than sailing gear.
They have plenty of Gore-Tex in the shops in Reykjavik, but it's even MORE expensive there.
I took your advice on the waterproof gear and was so happy that I did. A lot of people on my trip didn’t get your list and they were soaked and cold. Loved Iceland.
That's really too bad for them but I'm so glad you were prepared and had a great trip!
Am planning a photography trip next year in march in a motorhome,and your videos help a lot !!!Thanks you so much !!!
Chears from Greece
You're so welcome! Cheers and happy planning!
Really love your channel. You've mastered a good balance between narration shots and video content clips. You're also straight to the point with the fluff. Love it. Hoping your channel grows!
Thanks so much for the compliment Marc! Your words are really meaningful as a content creator! ❤❤❤
@@IcelandwithaView only speaking facts!
That’s a very useful video, just like all your other videos! Thank you! Is it a good idea to buy all the waterproof gear in Reykjavik on the first day?
I have both as well. Water resistant does not hold in moisture but may need DWR spray or wax product to keep up resistance. Some are marked waterproof because they have a plastic liner that wears out over time. In jungle I pack water proof poncho, but with Iceland wind, probably useless. Have waterproof bag for camera…basically like freezer bag to shoot in rain, but probably not going to shoot in rain anyway.
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Thank you! I was so nervous about the waterproof pants. I’ll just wear warm pants!
We will be in Reykjavik two weeks from today. We have collected all our water proof gear and am just counting down the dqys. Iceland has been a "bucket list" trip for a long time.
Woo hoo! I hope you have some awesome adventures!
We are in Reykjavik now. Everyone should pay attention to these tips. It has rained multiple times day with fierce winds.
Iceland is not only unpredictably wet, but it can also be very windy. We brought waterproof/water resistant gear for hiking, but they also help block the wind. Waterproof jacket and pants with layers beneath can often work better than a just single, thicker jacket.
Thanks for yet another nice video!
My personal wet weather tip: pack an extra pair of socks :)
You're welcome! Thanks for watching! I too always pack a spare pair of socks!
Thanks for the great tips! I will definitely be putting them to use.
I think Sealskinz out of the UK does waterproof hats and gloves as well. I've never purchased, but am tempted. Perhaps will have to do so before I set out for Iceland!
HI Megh! Here is a link to my Amazon shop you may want to check out for outwear!
www.amazon.com/shop/jeannie-lifewithaview
I am also sending you a link to my free Arrival Guide to help make your Iceland experience the best!
icelandwithaview.com/arrival
Ive also used compression bags to pack the gear tightly
Great tip! Thanks for sharing!
I have FrogTogs. It is waterproof, and breaths, moisture does not build up while wearing it. Military surplus rain gear (Goretex) is the best if you can find it.
Good raingear will usually be rated in terms of both water resistance and breathability. The rating looks something like "15K/10K". If the item has no listed rating, I would avoid buying it.
Usually, raingear is standardized tested for 5K/10K/15K/20K water resistance levels ("roughly" equivalent to light rain, moderate rain, heavy rain, and storm driven rain).
Water resistance ratings refer to how much water pressure the fabric can withstand before water penetrates. For example, a 15K rating means that the fabric, when placed over a 1-inch diameter tube filled with water, can withstand 15,000 mm of pressure before letting the water in.
Breathability is also measured in K ratings. However, this measurement refers to the amount of water that escapes the clothing over a 24-hour period. A 15K breathability rating means that 15,000 grams of water vapor will escape in 24 hours. Preferred breathability ratings tend to be a very personal choice, everyone sweats at a different rate.
Additionally, some manufacturers do additional testing to get an exact failure point - when you see something rated to 7K for example, this was found through "extra" testing. Some fabrics can have water resistance ratings of 30K or higher, yet those tend to be expensive, such as Gortex.
Notes: Seams should be sealed, so that the garment doesn't leak at the seams. The outermost fabric layer will need to have its DWR (water repellent) renewed periodically. There are many products for this, such as Fjällräven's Greenland Wax and Nikwax Tx Direct. Never use a fabric softener on most membranes. The point is even expensive gear can fail if not maintained.
In order to save money while staying dry, you might consider fishing gear when on sale or when product lines get re-modelled. I provide an example below:
Here is a typical use comparison case: In the US, Eskimo's Superior line (what I use ice fishing) is 15K/15K rated and their product lines have water resistance ratings from 5K to 15K. Aftco's water resistance ranges from 10K to 30K on their product lines. Aftco's older style Hydronaught that I use is rated as 20K/7K. The newer model is rated to 30K/7K. By way of a pricing example, the older model Hydronaught is still sold directly from Aftco until stock runs out at considerable savings - $179 vs the normal $299, reinforcing my earlier comment. Both manufacturers make clothing up to the large "US 5X" size, which is also rarely done.
Sorry for the long post.
LOVE the details Manny! Thanks so much for sharing!
Is that a pair of Rossi's you pulled up before talking about the hiking boots?
I have a pair like that and have been wondering if they would be suitable for Iceland or if I should buy some proper hiking boots!
HI im going , in a month to Iceland, even in summer will be rainy , windy and cold? thanks in advance for all your videos!
Heyy Jeannie, thank you for your packing list recommendations. My husband and I just returned from Iceland and am so glad to have packed the rain gear. It helped us keep dry not only at the falls but also at Reynisfjara beach, and Dyrhólaey, where it was raining hard and super windy. Thanks for your guide and maps too! I felt that it would help a lot of us a little more in planning if you could also mention the distance, time required to walk,(rather than just total time spent) and difficulty level.but definitely your detailed guide and your gems helped us see much more of Iceland.☺
Thanks so much for your suggestions and I'm happy to have helped you in your travels!
Lovely country. Sensible people. I highly recommend it. A fairly cheap flight, reasonable accommodations, lovely sights, expensive food and booze. (I'll bet you could make a killing smuggling in a case of SB curry, or 20lbs of char siu) Iceland Air has great packages to Scotland via Iceland. And yeah, pack a poncho.
Great video. We will be going in June 2023. Is the rain also unpredictable in the summer, meaning rainy one minute then sunny the next then rainy again?
That's right! 🌧☀🌦🌥⛈🌈
@@IcelandwithaView Thank you. Greetings from Houston.
I'm going on an all day Golden Circle tour and a South Coast tour next weekend and I can't figure out what to wear and bring with me. I'm usually a very minimalist packer and I live in a much warmer climate and I'm struggling!
The struggle is REAL! You're unlikely to get wet at the Golden Circle unless it's raining. During your South Coast tour, you'll get wet at Seljalandsfoss and Gljufrabui regardless of the weather. Keep an eye on the weather forecast to determine which choice of jacket would be best. Happy travels!
@@IcelandwithaView Thank you, that is good to know!
Hello
We will be visiting in June ..i have booked jokursarlon glacier tour.. just want to know will i see glaciers in june
Thanks in advance for ur advice
Loved ur videos and channel 🤩
Hi there! Yep - the glaciers will still be there in June! Thanks for watching and I hope you have the best.trip.ever!
I'm going to iceland in December. What should I bring?
💃💃 You can find my winter packing list here: a.co/jgjaHWk
Water resistant doesn’t cut it; after a few hours even of light rain or mist, the material gets saturated and you are wet, cold and miserable!
How much mm do you recommend for a waterproof jacket?
15,000 mm minimum for summer. 18,000 mm minimum for any other time of year.
I'm coming from Oct 20th to 26th any advice how's the weather is going to react ?
Hello! Here are two links that should help answer your question -
icelandwithaview.com/?s=northern+lights
icelandwithaview.com/?s=October
Hope you have the trip of a life time in Iceland!
@@IcelandwithaView thank you so much and also can you recommend some places to go see during October something which is not commonly found on google and only locals know about
What is the highest paying jobs in iceland ?
Holy smokes, I am trying to plan a trip to Iceland and between airfare, hotel, car rental, Health insurance while i am there, food and drink, plus what ever I might occur. I am looking at close to $6000 for just me alone. Insane, I don't see how people can afford to travel? I mean i am at $4K just in hotel and airfare,
One of the best ways to travel around Iceland on a budget is by renting a campervan - it's a hotel, eatery, and car all in one! Be sure to check out my website for more money-saving tips and access to my discounts! ~ icelandwithaview.com/
why dont you use the pink rain jacket in all situation, why do you have the red jacket too?
A true 100% waterproof, plastic raincoat can get heavy after a while, they're less flexible and they don't breathe - you can get quite toasty, especially if you're hiking. A water-resistant/repellant jacket is easier to travel with not only because it is lightweight but it also folds down to a smaller size.
@@IcelandwithaView oh yes, that makes sense, thank you for your answer :)