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Iceland Hiking Safety Guide

ICE-SAR responds to 1,500–2,000 rescues per year — most are preventable. Everything you need to hike Iceland safely.

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Gear Progress (Moderate hike)

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14 essential items missing: Compass, GPS device or 100% offline map downloaded, 112 Iceland app pre-installed +11 more

Topographic map of the area (paper)

Compass (don't rely only on phone)ESSENTIAL

GPS device or 100% offline map downloadedESSENTIAL

112 Iceland app pre-installed (sends GPS to rescue)ESSENTIAL

Waterproof rain jacket (taped seams, not just "water resistant")ESSENTIAL

Windproof trousers or softshell pantsESSENTIAL

Emergency bivy sack or space blanketESSENTIAL

Warm hat and gloves (even in summer for highlands)

2 litres of water per person minimumESSENTIAL

Water purification tablets or filter

High-energy snacks (nuts, energy bars, chocolate)

Full first aid kit including bandages and antiseptic

Blister treatment (moleskin, gel pads)

Elastic bandage (ankle support)

Pain relief: Ibuprofen + Paracetamol

Emergency whistle (6 blasts = international distress signal)ESSENTIAL

Headlamp with spare batteriesESSENTIAL

Phone fully charged + external battery packESSENTIAL

Trip registered at SafeTravel.isESSENTIAL

Physical note in car: route + expected return timeESSENTIAL

Wool or synthetic base layer (absolutely no cotton)ESSENTIAL

Waterproof, broken-in hiking boots with ankle supportESSENTIAL

safetravel.is — register your plan | vedur.is — mountain weather | 112 — emergency | 112 Iceland App — GPS to rescue

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