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Originally Posted by annasuave
GORTEX! BRING GORTEX. You'll need a waterproof jacket. You'll need waterproof boots/walking shoes. Do not imagine you will be able to use an umbrella or some flimsy "travel poncho".
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This is a great point. I went in April/May, so the spring volatility was to be expected...but it was basically Calgary on steroids in terms of weather changes. Snow/rain/sun/wind...I experienced it all, often on the same day. I thought I went overboard with all high-tech outdoor gear I brought...but I used every fancy-pants waterproof Arcteryx jacket, fleece, camera rain cover etc I had. Iceland is definitely one place where you want to bring all your hardcore gear if you have it, especially if you're going to be hanging out around all those waterfalls, volcanos, beaches etc. At the very least, don't be like the bus tourists from China who show up in Burberry coats and high heels.