Instead of flip flops I would suggest some kind of water shoe which you can easily put on after soaking, but also wear in the hot pools if you don't like the feeling of the texture in places like Secret Lagoon, the hot springs river, or Myvatn hot springs for example. You can also wear them in the shower at campgrounds if you don't want to be barefoot.
Boots were part of her list, including winter ones. But she admitted that they are heavy. One thing I learned, is that if I really think those boots will be valuable, is to wear them on the flight. I plan a trip to Iceland for Sept. 2022, and I expect the same temperatures as we have in winter where I live. My winter boots are a must. Because they are heavy I'll wear them on the flight.
Hi, Make sure you have a variety if good socks to go with the shoes as the temperatures change and sometimes you may need to change the weight of the socks during the day. You can gets 40°F in July. We were blessed with 5 days in Iceland and no rain but one day the wind could knock you over. Safe travels!
I was waiting for the sandals! I went in May 2018 and the public pools and hot springs are a favorite memory! Went to one every single day after we went on a whim the first night and realized how amazing they were.
We spent more time in the countryside hiking than in the city. Our hiking boots were waterproof and saved our feet from discomfort. All your suggestions are great. I would love to go back and try the crampons!
As we're (my parents and I) going in October some sturdy boots will suffice (14 days roundtrip of course. hunting the northern lights and waterfalls). Thought of sending this to the old folks, but then my mum probably will pack 10 pairs of shoes. Btw, an idea for a vid: Listing the sights of Iceland from most to least accessible - to avoid reading about some spectacular sight and then finding out it takes 5 hrs to get there or that it's so hard to reach you'll need special equipment...
Hi Jeannie, I've been watching your channel for a while now and it contains some great advice for the newcomers to Iceland. That said, I think you have missed out on mentioning one of the must have pairs of footwear when visiting the country. I have extensively toured the country twice as well as being a seasoned World Wide traveler. My experience is this. Most places of accommodation including B&B, AirBnB will require you to remove your muddy/dirty outdoor shoes at the door and leave them in the foyer as not to dirty the inside of the accommodation. This is true of most Nordic countries. I think it's ESSENTIAL to pack a warm, snug pair of slipper. I have Suede/Sheepskin booties to put on upon entering someone else's establishment. There are warm, crush down for ease of packing and weigh nothing. Whilst you cold possibly get away with the flip flops you have advised, I think they won't be warm enough and can't really be worn with socks. So with the Icelandic "shoes at the door" culture you really need those slippers. Some hostels and accommodation is warm, however my experience is that most will be slightly chilly most of the time. Maybe this is something you can revisit and recommend as they will be needed by most people staying at places other than a City Hotel. www.ciora.co.uk/collections/men
Great advice. On our trip to Iceland in winter, we went on a guided trip that provided us crampons. We were so impressed and grateful! On another topic, I'd love to hear what you have to say in an episode about living during the times when daylight hours are very short. How do you keep from going crazy?!
Anything Merrell has worked for me every time that I have gone to Iceland...and slip on crampons for ice, ( unless its Ju,y, there will sometimes be ice😆) ....and Goretex is perfect too
Those are great tips. I went to Iceland in December. I had my timberland boots which are waterproof and it was perfect for most of the hikes we did. But I also had my snow boot which helped a lot when we were hunting the northern lights. I had to cancel my summer trip due to COVID but I'm looking forward to rescheduling for next year!
I‘m no native speaker, so I first thought of something fetish-like when you showed the crampons (also thought of this one song of Hatari). I got it after you showed them outdoors 😂😂😂 whoooopsi. Now I will never forget what the word crampon is translated into ✌🏻
Another good and useful video, personally I love my hiking boots and would wear them all the time if I could! To answer your question when we do get to Iceland I will be coming with my defender and as a geologist I will be exploring the interior but it would be wrong not to visit the capital and some of the other tourist bits. Just need to plan and save up for the ferry and long drive from the UK :)
Hi Jeannie…well we are going to Iceland next week and after watching your videos for the last few weeks I feel ready. Our group is an average age of 70 and we have most of our time spent in Reykjavik. I’m sure 5 days will go very quickly but do you have one place we MUST see?
Oh I hope Iceland opens it's doors to US citizens by April 2021, that's when we are suppose to be traveling and we will be doing both, Reykjavik for a day and 9 day ring road tour.
Super helpful, thanks! We will be going there for the first time in middle of December, peak winter, and i was tossing up between the snowboots and the hiking boots, we will be doing a mixture of outdoor tours and Reykjavik over 10 days. I think with your advice I will take the hiking boot, do you have any recommendations on good outer layer socks?
Hi Rhett! What do you mean by "outer layer socks"??? I can't imagine that you'll want to wear socks over your boots as an outer layer! Regardless, merino wool socks are always a good choice to keep your feet warm.
Loved your videos ! Do you guys offer any tailor made trips ?? As I really feel apprehensive driving in Iceland in March and would like to fulfill my dream of watching the northern lights . I am in budget and would love to see everything in budget
I will be in Icland in first week of September ..I ordered a pair of Baffin Chloe boots for comfort( I have a high arch and plantar issues..these are soft and cushy without breaking them in...however after watching your video I'm wondering if they may be too much boot...we won't be doing any extensive hiking just walking from car to various sights ..Do you suggest a lower boot or shoe that may be better or are these ok..I don't want to be burdened by my shoes but want a good warm ,waterproof comfy pair.. lol thanks Rebecca
Hello actually I am planning to visit Iceland during the winter SPECIFICALLY to see the northern lights. Considering the possibility of cloud cover or heavy snowstorms would December be a good month to try to see them??
I would like to do a little city (great dining, casual dining, and sight seeing ), a lot of hiking and everything in between. Is there a place to store my other stuff while I backpack?
Hi Carolyn! My winter packing list: bit.ly/icelandwinterpacking My summer packing list: bit.ly/Iceland-Summer-Packing My recommended items on Amazon: bit.ly/Icelandgear
Thanks for all the wonderful tips. They are really helping me prepare for my trip in September. Would you recommend the Merrell Trail Glove 6 for Iceland?
I plan on doing both the countryside and Reykjavik. I'm coming in the beginning of September. Do I need crampons? I have Yak Trax, are those good enough? Can't wait for my trip. I'll be buying the Bundle A on your site and driving the ring road, clockwise, alone. Plan on visiting Reykjavik for 3 days at the end, while stopping off at Akureryi, Myvatn, Vik, Hofn and one more town, don't remember the name. LOL It has the little church with the rainbow sidewalk. Can't wait. Hope to see you in Reykjavik.
Yak tracks are perfect especially for September, you might not even need them if the weather is still good. So glad you found the bundles - that will definitely help you have the best trip ever 🙌🏼 Let me know how it goes!
Hi, I love your videos, I have a question for you or for anyone who would know. I'm going to Iceland in the beginning of march next year, would you recommend sorel snow boots or just a waterproof walking boot (palladium walking boots as those what I have) or would you recommend both. We are thinking of spending our time exploring the nature and also exploring Reykjavik and I cannot wait!
We went to Iceland mid November. I wear Blundstones year round and they worked great for the icey mornings, driving rain, and hiking around gullfoss and out for dinner in Reykjavik.
@@robsimmons5228 great. Yes, I always waterproof them on top of the regular coating. I trust these boots through disgusting NYC winter so I know they will keep me dry there, too!
@@jw5275 👍 I live near Toronto. What I’m used to for winter is probably the same for you. There were people from all over the world when we went and I was really surprised how people had come equipped for a polar expedition. I would have melted with that level of gear, but maybe they’re from much hotter places than Canada and not used to cold weather. Lol.
Hi! Thank you for this channel! I'll be traveling to Iceland in early March 5-12. I believe mainly city, Gullfoss, Northern lights, and seeing Langjokull Glacier, would you recommend Winter boots for this also?
I went to Iceland in March and I brought tall winter boots with me...glad I did because there was a lot of snow & ice around. Also brought crampons with me too...
What's the chance you get ticketed for parking overnight at a grocery store that is in a little town? I will not be driving a camper, just a compact car. Is the no offroad parking strictly enforced? Lets say, you're in the sparsely populated Westfjords, middle of nowhere, and you just find some flat ground next to the main highway that would be fairly easy to accelerate on to "merge" back onto the highway. Do people actually care? Are there police cars that patrol along the ring road every night even in the offseason, ie. Sept or Oct?
Instead of flip flops I would suggest some kind of water shoe which you can easily put on after soaking, but also wear in the hot pools if you don't like the feeling of the texture in places like Secret Lagoon, the hot springs river, or Myvatn hot springs for example. You can also wear them in the shower at campgrounds if you don't want to be barefoot.
I have pair of blue shoes from Five and Below. They are perfect when you want to walk on rocky lake bottom and want to avoid any sharp stones.
Boots were part of her list, including winter ones. But she admitted that they are heavy. One thing I learned, is that if I really think those boots will be valuable, is to wear them on the flight. I plan a trip to Iceland for Sept. 2022, and I expect the same temperatures as we have in winter where I live. My winter boots are a must. Because they are heavy I'll wear them on the flight.
How was your trip, I’m thinking about travelling there next year
Hi, Make sure you have a variety if good socks to go with the shoes as the temperatures change and sometimes you may need to change the weight of the socks during the day. You can gets 40°F in July. We were blessed with 5 days in Iceland and no rain but one day the wind could knock you over. Safe travels!
I was waiting for the sandals! I went in May 2018 and the public pools and hot springs are a favorite memory! Went to one every single day after we went on a whim the first night and realized how amazing they were.
you are THE most helpful channel I've found to prepare for my trip! Thank you SO much!
We spent more time in the countryside hiking than in the city. Our hiking boots were waterproof and saved our feet from discomfort. All your suggestions are great. I would love to go back and try the crampons!
As we're (my parents and I) going in October some sturdy boots will suffice (14 days roundtrip of course. hunting the northern lights and waterfalls). Thought of sending this to the old folks, but then my mum probably will pack 10 pairs of shoes.
Btw, an idea for a vid: Listing the sights of Iceland from most to least accessible - to avoid reading about some spectacular sight and then finding out it takes 5 hrs to get there or that it's so hard to reach you'll need special equipment...
I would love to hear which specific shoes/boots worked for the women in your group! (And which they'd recommend not bringing along :))
I learned the hard way during a trip to Iceland last year. My boots leaked while hiking on a glacier near Vik. Thanks for the video.
Hi Jeannie, I've been watching your channel for a while now and it contains some great advice for the newcomers to Iceland. That said, I think you have missed out on mentioning one of the must have pairs of footwear when visiting the country. I have extensively toured the country twice as well as being a seasoned World Wide traveler. My experience is this. Most places of accommodation including B&B, AirBnB will require you to remove your muddy/dirty outdoor shoes at the door and leave them in the foyer as not to dirty the inside of the accommodation. This is true of most Nordic countries. I think it's ESSENTIAL to pack a warm, snug pair of slipper. I have Suede/Sheepskin booties to put on upon entering someone else's establishment. There are warm, crush down for ease of packing and weigh nothing. Whilst you cold possibly get away with the flip flops you have advised, I think they won't be warm enough and can't really be worn with socks. So with the Icelandic "shoes at the door" culture you really need those slippers. Some hostels and accommodation is warm, however my experience is that most will be slightly chilly most of the time. Maybe this is something you can revisit and recommend as they will be needed by most people staying at places other than a City Hotel. www.ciora.co.uk/collections/men
Currently doing the city exploring but about to hit the countryside ❤️💗🔥🇮🇸🧊
Great ideas! I'm hoping to be out to smaller towns, beaches, etc... Maybe one day, or 2 in Reykjavik.
Great advice. On our trip to Iceland in winter, we went on a guided trip that provided us crampons. We were so impressed and grateful! On another topic, I'd love to hear what you have to say in an episode about living during the times when daylight hours are very short. How do you keep from going crazy?!
Anything Merrell has worked for me every time that I have gone to Iceland...and slip on crampons for ice, ( unless its Ju,y, there will sometimes be ice😆) ....and Goretex is perfect too
Those are great tips. I went to Iceland in December. I had my timberland boots which are waterproof and it was perfect for most of the hikes we did. But I also had my snow boot which helped a lot when we were hunting the northern lights. I had to cancel my summer trip due to COVID but I'm looking forward to rescheduling for next year!
I‘m no native speaker, so I first thought of something fetish-like when you showed the crampons (also thought of this one song of Hatari). I got it after you showed them outdoors 😂😂😂 whoooopsi. Now I will never forget what the word crampon is translated into ✌🏻
Another good and useful video, personally I love my hiking boots and would wear them all the time if I could! To answer your question when we do get to Iceland I will be coming with my defender and as a geologist I will be exploring the interior but it would be wrong not to visit the capital and some of the other tourist bits. Just need to plan and save up for the ferry and long drive from the UK :)
Just an idea for the next video, must see places in the highlands and small villages. Great job, planning to be there in 2022
out in nature...going for an elopement...june
Hi Jeannie…well we are going to Iceland next week and after watching your videos for the last few weeks I feel ready. Our group is an average age of 70 and we have most of our time spent in Reykjavik. I’m sure 5 days will go very quickly but do you have one place we MUST see?
Amazing video!! Thank you so much for sharing!!! Very helpful
Love your channel!! So much good info!
Thank you! I'm so happy to help!
Taking my Oldest Daughter to Rjechavic for a epic trip in Febuary 2023. Do you have any updated tips for airlines, cars and hotels ECT?
What about a bus tour.what shoes would you pack.we would be leaving Iceland on a cruise.Thanks
Oh I hope Iceland opens it's doors to US citizens by April 2021, that's when we are suppose to be traveling and we will be doing both, Reykjavik for a day and 9 day ring road tour.
Thank you
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(those are microspikes, not crampons 👍😁 and yes totally a lifesaver!)
You're right!!! Crampons are for thicker ice on steeper inclines! Thanks for the catch!
Super helpful, thanks!
We will be going there for the first time in middle of December, peak winter, and i was tossing up between the snowboots and the hiking boots, we will be doing a mixture of outdoor tours and Reykjavik over 10 days. I think with your advice I will take the hiking boot, do you have any recommendations on good outer layer socks?
Hi Rhett! What do you mean by "outer layer socks"??? I can't imagine that you'll want to wear socks over your boots as an outer layer! Regardless, merino wool socks are always a good choice to keep your feet warm.
Loved your videos ! Do you guys offer any tailor made trips ?? As I really feel apprehensive driving in Iceland in March and would like to fulfill my dream of watching the northern lights . I am in budget and would love to see everything in budget
Heat of winter!!! :) :p
I despise flip flops! They remind me of college showers. 😷 but I do have plastic Birkenstock’s that work well for this!
Oh the first pic of Skogafoss in the winter made me really miss Iceland :(
Pro tip: you can watch movies at Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching a lot of movies these days.
@Miles Rudy Definitely, been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :D
I will be in Icland in first week of September ..I ordered a pair of Baffin Chloe boots for comfort( I have a high arch and plantar issues..these are soft and cushy without breaking them in...however after watching your video I'm wondering if they may be too much boot...we won't be doing any extensive hiking just walking from car to various sights ..Do you suggest a lower boot or shoe that may be better or are these ok..I don't want to be burdened by my shoes but want a good warm ,waterproof comfy pair.. lol thanks Rebecca
Hello actually I am planning to visit Iceland during the winter SPECIFICALLY to see the northern lights. Considering the possibility of cloud cover or heavy snowstorms would December be a good month to try to see them??
Great tips
I would like to do a little city (great dining, casual dining, and sight seeing ), a lot of hiking and everything in between. Is there a place to store my other stuff while I backpack?
Great information! How do I get the packing list?
Hi Carolyn!
My winter packing list: bit.ly/icelandwinterpacking
My summer packing list: bit.ly/Iceland-Summer-Packing
My recommended items on Amazon: bit.ly/Icelandgear
Thanks for all the wonderful tips. They are really helping me prepare for my trip in September. Would you recommend the Merrell Trail Glove 6 for Iceland?
I plan on doing both the countryside and Reykjavik. I'm coming in the beginning of September. Do I need crampons? I have Yak Trax, are those good enough? Can't wait for my trip. I'll be buying the Bundle A on your site and driving the ring road, clockwise, alone. Plan on visiting Reykjavik for 3 days at the end, while stopping off at Akureryi, Myvatn, Vik, Hofn and one more town, don't remember the name. LOL It has the little church with the rainbow sidewalk. Can't wait. Hope to see you in Reykjavik.
Yak tracks are perfect especially for September, you might not even need them if the weather is still good. So glad you found the bundles - that will definitely help you have the best trip ever 🙌🏼 Let me know how it goes!
Hello, Jeannie, how are you? Thank you for your content! Would you share the name of the waterfall at 4:41? :)
Do people carry around their own indoor shoes when they go visit other people?
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Great videos, thanks! We hope to be in Iceland late May through early June. Do you think we will need/use crampons at this time of year?
Hi, I love your videos, I have a question for you or for anyone who would know. I'm going to Iceland in the beginning of march next year, would you recommend sorel snow boots or just a waterproof walking boot (palladium walking boots as those what I have) or would you recommend both.
We are thinking of spending our time exploring the nature and also exploring Reykjavik and I cannot wait!
This confirms the old Nordic saying "there is no bad weather, only insufficient clothing".
We went to Iceland mid November. I wear Blundstones year round and they worked great for the icey mornings, driving rain, and hiking around gullfoss and out for dinner in Reykjavik.
Good to read!!! Did you bring the shearling inserts? I am debating.
@@jw5275 no. The temp was between 0° and +11°C. So not necessary. It rained a LOT the boots always stayed dry inside.
@@robsimmons5228 great. Yes, I always waterproof them on top of the regular coating. I trust these boots through disgusting NYC winter so I know they will keep me dry there, too!
@@jw5275 👍 I live near Toronto. What I’m used to for winter is probably the same for you. There were people from all over the world when we went and I was really surprised how people had come equipped for a polar expedition. I would have melted with that level of gear, but maybe they’re from much hotter places than Canada and not used to cold weather. Lol.
The one thing that is weird is mid November the Sun comes up at 10am and sets at 4 if that is any help to you.
Hi! Thank you for this channel! I'll be traveling to Iceland in early March 5-12. I believe mainly city, Gullfoss, Northern lights, and seeing Langjokull Glacier, would you recommend Winter boots for this also?
I went to Iceland in March and I brought tall winter boots with me...glad I did because there was a lot of snow & ice around. Also brought crampons with me too...
What if I am going in mid February of 2022 and only for 4 days 3 nights? Should I still bring a winter boot?
I think to go in Iceland on July this 2022
July is an incredible month to visit!
Wow 😁 seriously I can't wait.
I'd love to return but travel seems nightmarish right now.
Help needed. Fynnbrimhos hike? 4:41 min. Could somebody tell me the exact spelling of it, please. I cannot find it on google.
I was supposed to go to Iceland at the beginning of August but I couldn’t because of coronavirus.
Thank you for this video!!!
What's the chance you get ticketed for parking overnight at a grocery store that is in a little town? I will not be driving a camper, just a compact car. Is the no offroad parking strictly enforced? Lets say, you're in the sparsely populated Westfjords, middle of nowhere, and you just find some flat ground next to the main highway that would be fairly easy to accelerate on to "merge" back onto the highway. Do people actually care? Are there police cars that patrol along the ring road every night even in the offseason, ie. Sept or Oct?
What are the bottoms of the springs like? Are water shoes useful for muck or slime?
No. Barefoot. The watershoes are not allowed.
This is making the huge assumption we are ever allowed to travel to Iceland, of course....