Advanced Expedition Medicine Course

Iceland Kit List -

Advanced Expedition Medicine Course

As a minimum we recommend you bring:

You need to be prepared for sun, rain, wind and snow! The conditions are extremely changeable and we plan to outside everyday unless the weather poses a significant threat to your safety.

· Hiking Boots – Preferably of waterproof material (Gore-Tex or alternative). The boots should be high on the ankle to give sufficient support and thermal protection.

· Gaiters – Only if you already have them, it is not necessary but nice to bring them with you, good to have in snow conditions

· Long sleeve shirt (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic.

· Long Johns (thermal underwear) – Wool or synthetic.

· Light wool sweater or fleece (2nd layer).

· Trousers (2nd layer) – Strong and light material that dries quickly. Wind resistant and water repelling preferable.

· Rain Jacket or an Anorak with hood – Waterproof and breathable material. Gore-Tex or equivalents are preferable.

· Rain trousers – Waterproof and breathable material.

· Liner Gloves – Wool or synthetic (polypropylene / polyester).

· Mittens – Wool or synthetic (optionally waterproof) (two pairs if no liner gloves)

· Socks – Wool or synthetic. One or two pairs for thermal and blister prevention.

· Hat and a Balaclava – Wool or synthetic.

· Slippers for the hut

· Warm clothes (wool, synthetic, down) for nights at basecamp.

The average temperature this time of year is around 5°C, you may experience below freezing temperatures at night and see temperatures up to 15°C during the day. Wind chill could make temperatures feel significantly lower and you should be prepared for this.

Other gear:

· Backpack: 45 - 60 litres (as we need to carry our food and sleeping bags for 2 days)

· Sunglasses – Big enough to cover the eyes and with sufficient UV-protection.

· Sun protection

· Water bottle

· Sleeping bag - NOTE: temperature may go down below 0°C at night (Possible to rent from Midgard Adventure for 1500 ISK per night). Mattresses and tents will be provided.

· Personal medical / first aid kit

· Luggage bag: preferably duffle bags which are easier to transport

Optional:

· Toilet paper

· Pocket knife

· Plastic bags to keep your things dry

· Needle and thread

· Ear plugs and sleeping eye mask (bear in mind it will be

· Hiking poles (strongly recommended)

· Camera, spare batteries and a memory card or films.

Check out http://knowledge.cotswoldoutdoor.com/c/layering-system-guide/ for a good guide on layering systems and when to use them.

If you need boots take a look at http://knowledge.cotswoldoutdoor.com/c/top-tips-for-choosing-the-perfect-boot/, please remember to break in any new footwear before the course.

We all tend to run at different temperatures so choosing a sleeping bag isn’t an exact science, check out http://www.mountainwarehouse.com/expert-advice/sleeping-bag-guide/ for heaps of handy information.

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