
Waterproof shell, layers, and the small items people forget — written for carry-on travellers and rental-car road trips.
By Tours of Iceland · 1 min read · Updated 08-Apr-2026
Pack a real waterproof jacket and trousers, not just a fashion raincoat. Insulating layers beat one thick coat: you will add and strip them in the same afternoon.
Bring a reusable bottle, a compact daypack, and a phone battery — navigation and photos drain power fast in cold wind.