Hornstrandir Women’s Expedition

Remember that everything you bring you will have to carry on your back for the entire hike. Try to pack as light as possible while still bringing everything you need.

Please note that we provide the tents. We use two person tents and therefore you are expected to share with one other person. If you would like a tent to yourself then you can rent a 1 person tent. Please select this option during the booking process.

To ensure the quality and state of our experience remains high, please expect to give your guide a helping hand during your stay. Drying a couple dishes, and sprucing up you tent upon departure builds rapport and keeps vibes high! Leave no trace.

• Warm outdoor clothing including hiking pants and warm upper layers. Please avoid cotton as it keeps you cold when wet and takes a very long time to dry.
• Waterproof jacket and pants.
• Hiking boots. Please use waterproof high-top hiking boots, which provide ankle support.
• Water shoes, as we cross many streams, a lake and walk through some wetlands. Make sure they are sturdy and are well secured.
• It might be good to take short gaiters since we will be crossing a few snowfields and it also keeps sand and soil out of the shoes. Here is a good article about gaiters.
• Hat and gloves.
• Backpack. It needs to be around 50-60L. Big enough to carry all of your belongings, including your sleeping bag and your share of the food. Expect to carry an extra 3–5 kg on top of your personal gear.
• Sleeping bag rated to at least 0°C. Down is best since it packs smaller than synthetic.
• Sleeping mattress. A thin inflatable one is best as it easily fits inside the backpack.
• Personal medical kit i.e. band aids, throat lozenges, lip salves, seasickness tablets etc. Don’t forget your personal medication, which you may need (e.g. Asthma inhaler, even if you don’t always need it).
• Sun glasses.
• Sunscreen and after sun cream.
• Binoculars are nice to have for watching wildlife. (Optional).
• Water bottle.
• Don’t forget your camera!