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January 17, 2017

How to pack for an Arctic Trucks Experience

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Iceland. The name doesn‘t sound too inviting but still there is something cool about it. And now we get to the question that plagues every traveler – what to expect and how to pack for a journey to a country like Iceland

Nothing is more frustrating than being underprepared and to have forgotten something crucial. You don‘t want to spend precious holiday-time locating this or that in an unfamiliar place. You must begin by doing some research. In the case of this small island right on the edge of the Arctic, the climate and the weather are the main factors. I should begin by telling you that Iceland is not as cold as the name would suggest. But then again it‘s not warm either – believe you me. In summer time we might see as much as 18-20°C with the average of about 11°C. The mean temperature for the whole year is about 4°C and in winter time it stays closer to 0°C. Precipitation per year is around 1000 mm and it tends to be quite windy. When all this is taken into consideration this is what you should pack:

Clothing

  • Layers!!!
    • Layer 1 – Woolen shirt, woolen long johns/leggings/thermals
    • Layer 2 – Fleece/down/wool jacket/sweater, soft (fleece) pants
    • Layer 3 – Water- and windproof jacket and trousers
  • Thick hat
  • Gloves
  • Woolen socks
  • Hiking/waterproof boots
  • Something dressy for a night out in Reykjavik! 

 

Other smart things

  • For Arctic Trucks-driving you need your driver‘s license
  • Your camera
  • Phone charger
  • Extra battery and memory card
  • Electric adopter (Iceland has the standard European plug)
  • Bathing suit and towel (in case you run into a natural pool)
  • Eye mask for sunny summer nights
  • Sunscreen is always important, even in Iceland Note: For outdoor activities – No cotton! 

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We visited the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall aga We visited the eruption site at Fagradalsfjall again. The flow changes rapidly as two new craters opened up yesterday.

Now tell us what you see?

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Now, this is something that leaves you breathless. Now, this is something that leaves you breathless.
Reykjanes Peninsula has been awakened. The last eruption in the area occurred about 800 years ago. The site is located only 39 kilometers from Reykjavík.
We are getting ready to explore the area further. Ever wanted to explore a live volcano? Well.. 🇮🇸 🌋

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We went on site to take a look at the #Geldingadal We went on site to take a look at the #Geldingadalsgos eruption. It is steady and slowly passes away from the fissure. This is a small eruption, friendly like the locals say 🇮🇸 🌋

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Throwback to the time when we hosted Mission Contr Throwback to the time when we hosted Mission Control's testing of the Mars Rover in Iceland!

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Arctic Trucks Experience

Only few people have had the opportunity to sit behind the wheel of a powerful 4x4 in one of the world’s most unique places. Arctic Trucks has now made it possible to experience the remote areas of Iceland in guided self-drive tours, driving cars like those used in the well-known BBC television show Top Gear, in their journey to the Magnetic North Pole.

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110 Reykjavík
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Tel: +354 540 4900
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