Asking yourself ‘do I need thermals for Iceland?’ Of course you do! Whether visiting Iceland in the summer or winter thermals in Iceland are an essential clothing item on your list of clothes to wear in Iceland as well as what to pack for your trip to Iceland.
When thinking about clothes to take to Iceland thermals are just as important. Thermals allow you to stay warm without having to wear everything you packed in your suitcase. You can certainly use thermals as a way to wear layers and then take of clothing layer as and when you feel warmer.
Frankly, when I wore thermal in Iceland I was able to wear my most of my normal clothes in Iceland like jumper dresses and wool coat without feeling called. I would highly recommend you also bring suitable jackets for Iceland as well as warm gloves.
More so in the winter or if exploring the North of Iceland which tends to be a lot colder than the South of Iceland. Especially important travel essentials for winter too.
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Best Thermals For Iceland Trips
Below are recommendations for the best thermals for Iceland for men and women as you work through the list of top places to visit in Iceland.
Covering tops and layers which I have labeled as base layers and outer layers are things like fleeces that you can also use to keep warm as well as help with warmer layers.
Be sure to also invest in a good pair of thermal socks in addition to packing the best shoes for Icelandic weather. No Iceland winter packing list should exclude thermals, you will very likely be ruining your trip as no one can have fun while being extremely cold.
Women’s Thermals For Iceland
Below are the best thermals for Iceland for women, covering top and leggings sets and separates as well as fleece outer layers. These are suitable whether considering Iceland winter clothes or summer packing list essentials.
Even if you are bringing warm pants for winter walking, a good pair of thermals helps to keep the body heat in. This is even more important if you are wearing jeans in Iceland as jeans tend to get super stiff in the cold.
Women’s Base Layer Thermals
Arc’teryx Women’s Rho AR Pants
Get the stylish and comfortable black Arc’teryx Women’s Rho AR Pants at affordable pricing. This skin-fit Polartec power stretch allows breathability and extra comfort when you are doing cold-weather activities like mountaineering and skiing. Another benefit of buying these thermal legging is that it has a laminated thigh pocket, full waistband, etc.
The North Face Women’s Warm Tights
All-new The North Face Women’s Warm Tights in exact navy color is an excellent catch for the winter activities like mountaineering and skiing. It is made of HyActive Warm two-layer materials that trap the warmth, it’s a quick dry and hypoallergenic, possess rapid wicking, odor-resistant, and has an elasticated waistband.
The North Face Women’s Warm L/S Zip Neck Base Layer
The North Face Women’s Warm L/S Zip Neck Base Layer is available in all sizes and sassy colors. It has HyActive Warm two-layer constructions which trap the warmth making it suitable for activities like mountaineering and skiing. This Baselayer thermal dries quickly, comfortable for skin, zip neck is for easy ventilation, and long-sleeved.
Ladies slip into this Apres Ski Thermal Underlayer by Baby Yorke Designs with customized designs. It is 90% polyester and 10% elastane thermal performance top which will support you in skiing activities. Other features include raglan sleeves with thumbholes on the cuff, side panels with breathable mesh, metallic rose gold heart design on the front chest, etc.
John Lewis & Partners Heat Generating Ribbed Thermal Leggings, Grey
Keep yourself warm in the winter months with stylish yet comfortable and naturally breathable John Lewis & Partners Heat Generating Ribbed thermal leggings. The legging material is viscose, acrylic, and elastane that retains and generate heat. Moreover, they are lightweight, soft on the skin, dry-fit, stretchy, and anti-static.
John Lewis & Partners Heat Generating Ribbed Roll Neck Thermal Top, Grey
Get this ideal winter sleepwear that is Heat Generating Ribbed Roll Neck Thermal Top from John Lewis & Partners. You can pick this thermal, lightweight, breathable, anti-static, and dry-fit top to add to your daily wear collection. This thermal underwear roll neckline and the long-sleeved top is made of acrylic, elastane, and viscose.
Prep yourself for cold days and nights with this lightweight, comfortable, and soft Heatgen thermal legging made up of acrylic, viscose, and elastane materials. Match this sleek-fit legging with your dresses, skirts, or longline tops that will add grace this winter season. You can get the leggings in two shades and available sizes.
Heatgen Plus™ Thermal Long Sleeve Turtle Neck Top
Not only providing comfort and standard, but this Heatgen Plus Thermal Long Sleeve Turtle Neck Top showcases a true style statement. This amazing, dry-fit, and excellent warm top is a great pick for daily wear. You can get this viscose, acrylic, and elastane turtle neck top in various sizes and black and grey colors.
Sub Sports Womens Thermal Leggings
If you are looking for comfortable, moisture-retaining, warm sportswear that is great for football, gym, running, cycling, etc., then go for this Sub Sports Women’s Thermal Leggings Tights. It comes with brushed fleece inner for extra warmth, and it is compression fit, made of polyester and elastane materials.
ALPIDEX Women’s Functional Underwear Thermal
Slay in this trouser and shirt thermal wear set from ALPIDEX. This Women’s Functional Underwear Thermal Underwear Ski Underwear is a dry-fit, warm, and breathable, comfortable clothing set ideal for winter sports. This is made of polyester, polyamide, and elastane materials with air-permeable material on the chest, upper arms, and sides.
Dare 2b Women’s Insulate Base Layer
The Dare 2b Women’s Insulate Baselayer thermal is made up of brushed polyester fabric with a belted waist and thermal layering for extra comfort and warmth. This base layer set has quick drying, fast wicking, stretchy, anti-bacterial, odor-resistant, moisture-retaining set can be used for any of the winter sports.
Women’s Outer Layer Thermals
Regatta Women’s Montes Fleece Jacket
Make your winters extra comfortable and stylish with this Regatta Women’s Montes Fleece Jacket that is available in varied colors and different sizes. This half-zipped, polyester made, synthetic material composed jacket is ideal for autumn and winter season. It can be worn underneath a full-sized coat on cold winter nights.
Ultrasport Women’s Micro Fleece Jacket Marla
Look sassy in this Ultrasport Women’s Micro Fleece Jacket Marla with large collar is a right pick for the winter season. This black colored medium-sized jacket is made of 100% polyester. It is a 2-way zippered jacket with two zips on the outside pockets too. The micro-fleece jacket can be worn for winter sports.
Mountain Warehouse Montana Womens Microfleece
The Mountain Warehouse Montana Women’s Micro-fleece-Breathable Ladies Sweater is ideal to be used as the base layer or warm layer that is easy to pack and can be used for walking and traveling purpose. This is made of 100% polyester material that is lightweight, breathable, and anti-pill.
Thermal layered in Iceland while monkeying around.
Men’s Thermals For Iceland
When thinking about what to pack for a winter trip to Iceland or even in the summer, below are the best thermals for Iceland for men, covering the top and leggings sets and separates as well as fleece outer layers.
Even for someone that can handle Russian winters like my husband, he was certainly glad thermals were packed for our trip to Iceland. In addition to thermals also look into rain pants in Iceland or a good pair of waterproof hiking trousers.
Base Layers Thermal
Arc’teryx Men’s AR Bottom Base Layer
The Arc’teryx Men’s AR Bottom Base Layer is a comfortable thermal legging that will keep you warm and is a perfect partner for the cold-weather activities like mountaineering and skiing. For flexibility and add stretchability it is made of Polartec power stretch that is skin-fit and gives additional comfort.
LAPASA Men’s Thermal Underwear Set
Get warm these winters with the perfect LAPASA Men’s Thermal Underwear Set that has a thermal long sleeve top and bottoms. You can use it for outdoor activities or daily wear. This men thermal underwear comes in lightweight and middleweight that are made of polyester and spandex, and waffle fabric that is made of cotton waffle and cotton.
Add the fantastic and luxurious essential thermal long johns from HANRO that is made of silk blend and soft wool. This thermal legging has an elegant woven design with cuffed ankles and elasticated waistband. It can be used as daily wear or for some outdoor activities.
WINDCHASER ESDY Men’s Winter Thermal Underwear
The WINDCHASER ESDY Men’s Winter Thermal Underwear Camouflage Set of Long Sleeve Top Long Johns is a perfect pick for skiing, training, hiking, outdoor sports, and cycling. This super warm, breathable, dry-fit, and abrasion-resistant set is made of polyester and spandex. It guarantees elasticity, flexibility, and comfort during outdoor activities.
Heatwave® Pack of 2 Men’s Thermal
With the onset of winters, get the right pick for your wardrobe that is Heatwave Pack of 2 Men’s Thermal Long Sleeve Top, Warm Underwear Baselayer that is a blend of polyester and cotton materials. You can get this comfort fit, breathable, and ribbed construction Heatwave thermal wear for casual wear during the winter season.
Are you looking for proper flexibility and warm thermal wear for outdoor activities like hiking, biking, skiing, snowboard, fishing, or hunting? Pick this comfortable and active base layer fit that is Minghe Men’s Thermal Base Layer Set 2pc Thin Wicking Crew Neck Long Johns made of Polyester and fabric.
Show your style statement with this ultimate ZEROFIT Heatrub Ultimate Long Sleeve Baselayer that quickly dries and has compression properties. This Unisex thermal is made of unique fibers and bristles on the inside. It provides utmost comfort and durability even when you choose to go for activities like riding, fishing, golfing, hunting, skiing, and other outdoor activities.
The North Face Youth Warm Tights
The North Face Youth Warm Tights are great for active males who want extra warmth and comfort on the outdoor activities like hiking or skiing in cold weather. This thermal tight has superior thermal properties with HyActive Warm two-layer construction material that provides rapid wicking and is dry-fit.
The North Face Youth Warm Tights XLG
Are you planning for your next hike or skiing activity in the chilly weather? If yes, then keep yourself warm, in style, and comfortable with The North Face Youth Warm Tights XLG. This HyActive Warm two-layer construction thermal traps the air and provides quick-dry fitting with rapid wicking, and it is hypoallergenic too.
Thermal Cotton Blend Long Johns
Get the smart look with the all-new M&S Collection of Thermal Cotton Blend Long Johns that are perfect for daily wearing. It is made of materials like cotton, viscose, and polyester. These thermal long johns will maintain the body heat during the winter season. You can wear them under trousers and jeans too.
2 Pack Cotton Long Sleeve Thermal Tops
Keep yourself cozy with the 2-pack Cotton Long Sleeve Thermal Tops from M&S Collection that comes with Heatgen technology and Flexifit. It provides all-day comfort as it is made of ribbed fabric and cotton, acrylic, and elastane Lycra materials. You can wear under the shirt or jacket for extra warmth.
Layed up with thermals to take on Vik in Iceland
Outer Layer Thermal
The North Face Men’s Apex Flex GORE-TEX Thermal Jacket
The North Face Men’s Apex Flex GORE-TEX Thermal Jacket is an impressive and stylish outer layer thermal wear that keeps you extra warm during chilly winters. This is a waterproof and breathable jacket that is PrimaLoft insulated. Its other features are pit zips for venting, great for hiking, internal zipped security pocket, removable hood, etc.
Norrona Men’s Trollveggen Thermal Pro Fleece Jacket
Get hands-on this smart yet comfortable Norrona Men’s Trollveggen Thermal Pro Fleece Jacket that works on and off the mountain area. It is made of Polartec thermal pro with high warmth to weight ratio that provides extra coziness. This Jacket has reinforced shoulders, Lycra cuffs, hand and chest pockets, and flatlock seams but it is not waterproof.
North Face Men’s 100 Glacier 1/4 Zip Jacket
The North Face Men’s 100 Glacier ¼ Zip Jacket comes with a stylish embroidered logo of the company and is made of 100% Polyester. It has an elastic binding on the cuffs, collar, and the hem areas. The quarter-zip provides the airflow and is great for hiking as the Polartec fabric used in this jacket makes it breathable and warm.
Thermal Socks
Whether you are planing on normal walking boots for Iceland or heavy-duty winter or summer boots. A good pair of socks to cold your feet warm is just as essential on a list of items you bring in Iceland in February or in June.
Being warm and comfortable means that you only have to worry about which cool activities you take on in Iceland not whether you will be warm enough to get through a 5 minute walk.
While thermal socks might help, I would advise you to also ensure you bring waterproof boots for Iceland so your socks stay dry while exploring.
Mens Thermal Winter Warm Hot Heat Socks Chunky Thick 2.3 Togs
Give your feet extra comfort and warmth with these 3 Pairs Men Thermal Winter Warm Heat Socks by RF5 that are Chunky Thick 2.3 Togs and is available in various sizes and mix colors. These high-quality socks are made of chunky yarn, polyester, and Lycra materials and can be worn for daily use.
Mens High Performance Thermal Ski Socks-Assorted-UK 6 – 11
Get this different 4 Pairs of Men’s High-Performance Thermal Ski Socks by Bonjour that provides stretched comfort, shinbone protection, and has a long hose. The materials used are polyester, acrylic, polyamide, cotton, and elastane. These everyday socks render great gripping, cushioning, and extra ankle and foot support.
Merino Wool Hiking, Walking & Trekking Socks for Men and Women
Danish Endurance presents Merino Wool Hiking, Walking, and Trekking Socks for Men and Women. These are padded socks that reduce blisters appearance during adventure activities, provide controlled temperature for the summer season, and are made of merino wool, acrylic, elastane, and polyamide. They will not feel sweaty on your feet.
Chunky Winter Warm Thermal Socks
Ladies give your feet an extra comfort with 6 pairs Ladies Chunky Winter Warm Thermal Socks by Louise23 with Fairisle pattern and is excellent for hike boots. They are made of cotton, polypropylene, polyester, and elastane. These socks are excellent for everyday walking during winters and ideal for outdoor activities.
Diealles (2 Pair) WoMen’s Ski Socks
Get these Diealles (2 Pair) Women’s Ski Socks that are great for hiking, mountaineering, skiing, and other outdoor activities. These socks reduce the strain on your feet and the tenderness. It is made of cotton material and comes with a money-back guarantee and replacement warranty too.
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Really detailed post on essentials to pack for Iceland. My wife and I are visiting Iceland in January and I have been wondering about what to pack for Iceland in January. Glad I stumbled across all your Iceland blog posts. So much useful info. Thanks. Will work my way through these over the Christmas holidays.