Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Wondering what to wear on a glacier hike in Iceland? One of our expert guides breaks down exactly how to layer up for a day on the ice — and which items are better left at home.
Glacier conditions in Iceland can shift fast, and the right clothing makes the difference between an uncomfortable day and a genuinely great one. In this video, an Icelandic Mountain Guides expert walks you through base layers, insulation, waterproofs, and the small details — gloves, socks, footwear — that first-timers often get wrong. You'll also hear which fabrics and items to avoid, and why cotton has no place on a glacier.
This is the same guidance our guides give every guest before setting out, built from over 30 years of leading glacier hikes across Iceland.
📖 Read the full packing breakdown on our blog: https://www.mountainguides.is/blog/what-to-pack-iceland-adventure-trip
🥾 Browse our glacier hiking tours: https://www.mountainguides.is/glacier-walks
Whether it's your first time on a glacier or you just want to double-check your kit, this should cover it.
Wondering what to wear on a glacier hike in Iceland? One of our expert guides breaks down exactly how to layer up for a day on the ice — and which items are better left at home.
Glacier conditions in Iceland can shift fast, and the right clothing makes the difference between an uncomfortable day and a genuinely great one. In this video, an Icelandic Mountain Guides expert walks you through base layers, insulation, waterproofs, and the small details — gloves, socks, footwear — that first-timers often get wrong. You'll also hear which fabrics and items to avoid, and why cotton has no place on a glacier.
This is the same guidance our guides give every guest before setting out, built from over 30 years of leading glacier hikes across Iceland.
📖 Read the full packing breakdown on our blog: https://www.mountainguides.is/blog/what-to-pack-iceland-adventure-trip
🥾 Browse our glacier hiking tours: https://www.mountainguides.is/glacier-walks
Whether it's your first time on a glacier or you just want to double-check your kit, this should cover it.
