My clothing layer system works (thank you, AI, for the recommendations). My sleeping bag was cozy, and my tent was small but warm. My new Gore-tex trail shoes kept my feet dry. And my rain pants were the best purchase I made. I hiked farther than I expected and drove 30 KMs on a gravel road along the side of a mountain.
I wasn’t always comfortable, but Iceland taught me that I was more capable and better prepared than I thought.
Photo: I stayed dry even if my glasses didn’t.