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What to pack to make sure you’re a happy camper!
Vanlife Iceland is about more than just the destinations you visit—it’s also about the memories you create along the way and the feeling of “home” you build inside your van. This blog will not only help you with what to pack to keep warm and dry, but also to add personal touches to transform your space into a cozy and welcoming environment, no matter where the road takes you.
Key Tips
Pack light, pack smart, and make sure your van is a place that feels as comforting as it does adventurous! It’s best to use a soft shell suitcase to be able to ensure it does not take up too much room in the van.
Waterproof Layers & Outdoor Gear for Exploring Iceland’s Nature
Iceland’s weather is notorious for being unpredictable, with rapidly changing conditions. One moment it could be sunny, and the next, you might be caught in a downpour or face fierce winds. To stay comfortable and dry, packing the right waterproof gear is a must.
Key Clothing to Pack
Ingredients:
- Waterproof Jacket & Pants
- Gloves and Hat
- Thermal layers & colourful knitwear Check out Notice the Reckless to get some awesome vibrant but practical adventure gear, our Vanlife Iceland founder Ása has designer her own sweater as a collaboration, perfect to stand out against the dramatic backdrop of Iceland!
- Backpack
- Headlamp
- Reusable Water Bottles Iceland has some of the cleanest and most pristine water in the world, straight from natural springs, glaciers, and rivers.
Make your van a home: add cosy touches
One of the best parts of vanlife is the ability to create a cozy, personalised space that feels like home no matter where you are.
Cosy Vanlife Packing List
- Mini Bulb Lights
- Bunting
- Playing cards
- Mini speaker (your van also has audio set up to connect your phone whilst driving)
- Picnic blanket to sit in the van circle
Miscellaneous Must-Haves
Here are some special tips from our guides:
- Shower Flip flops
- Playing cards
- Sunglasses & Sunscreen
- First Aid Kit, blister plasters are very useful to have after a hike!
What comes in the van?
Your adventure home comes ready to hit the road! These are the things that it includes and you don’t have to worry about packing. You can also hire some extra useful items at the campervan rental base, plus store suitcases if you wish!
- Bedding This includes duvet, pillows, sheets and covers
- Extra blankets To make the van extra cosy! The van also has heaters so you’ll have no trouble staying warm at night!
- Kitchen utensils The van is fully equipped with kitchen utensils to ensure you can be the best van chefs Iceland has seen! Check out our cooking blog to get some inspiration!
- USB ports Usually these are standard USB, but sometimes include USBC too. You can also rent an inverter when you pick up your van, which will mean you can plug in a mains plug – but bring an EU travel adapter!
- Towels – additional extra If you don’t want to bring these with you, you can hire these at our van rental base
- WIFI – additional extra You can add a wifi package on arrival at the campervan rental base.
So, pack your bags, fire up the engine, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
Iceland is waiting!
