From Reykjavik: Crampons - Rental

by Iceland Camping Equipment - Outdoor Clothing & Gear Rental · Glacier hiking · Reykjavík

4.40(335) · operator on Google
From Reykjavik: Crampons - Rental — Iceland Camping Equipment - Outdoor Clothing & Gear Rental

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  • Duration

    1 day

  • Difficulty

    Easy

  • Season

    All year

  • Starts in

    Reykjavík

  • Languages

    EN

  • Start time

    Time agreed after booking

  • Cancellation

    Free until departure

About this experience

Do you need crampons for your adventure in Iceland? You never know. So it is always better to be on the safe side.

The rented products are picked up downtown Reykjavik at Iceland Camping Equipment premises at BSI Bus Terminal in Reykjavik. The drop-off at the end of the rental period is as well at the same location. Further info in relation to the location is on the voucher.

24/7 pick-up and drop-off services.

HIKING CRAMPONS - FEATURES

  • High stability by low peaks system
  • Easy to wear without additional ring or loop
  • Using special material for elastomeric band nonfreezing at -60C
  • Easy to adjust the size by its good combination between chains and peaks
  • Adjust its shape naturally in accordance with ground's conditions
  • Strong resistance to rust by using Stainless Steel; available for long term storage
  • Available for all shoes, especially for people who are vulnerable to an accident on the ice 

Description from the operator, Iceland Camping Equipment - Outdoor Clothing & Gear Rental. Prices and availability in the booking panel are live.

Cancellation for this tour

Free cancellation until departure. If the operator cancels for weather or safety, you get a full refund or a new date.

If the weather cancels this tour

Iceland's weather is real. What usually stops this one is high wind or rain on the ice — the guide decides at the meeting point, sometimes after you have set off. Here is exactly what happens to your booking.

  1. 1Iceland Camping Equipment - Outdoor Clothing & Gear Rental decides, and tells us. Operators cancel when it is unsafe or pointless, and we back that call every time — we do not ask them to run anyway.
  2. 2We contact you by email, and by phone if your tour is the same or next day. You choose: another date if there is one you can make, or a full refund. There is no fee and nothing to argue.
  3. 3The refund goes back to the card you paid with, through Stripe, usually visible within a few working days. If this tour was one of several in your booking, the others are untouched.

What you do not get is the day back. If this is the only free day in your plan, put a spare day next to it — the planner leaves days free with the rest-day option. And if you want out because the forecast looks bad, that is your own cancellation: free until 0 hours before departure, the operator's policy after that.

Questions on the day: [email protected] · +354 497 1373. How cancellations work in Iceland →

Sold out on your date?

Seats come back — a cancellation, or the operator adding a vehicle. Tell us the date and we will check once a day and email you if one opens. One email, then we delete the address; nothing else is ever sent to it.

Who this is not for

  • Not a good fit if you want a relaxed day: 1 day is a long time on the road, most of it spent getting there and back.

Read off the operator's own conditions. If none of it applies to you, this is a good one.

Why we list it

Iceland Camping Equipment - Outdoor Clothing & Gear Rental is one of 154 operators we work with — chosen for reliability, honest descriptions and how they treat guests when weather changes plans. We don't list everything; we list what we'd book ourselves. The six checks every operator passes →

What travellers say about Iceland Camping Equipment - Outdoor Clothing & Gear Rental

Read all 335 reviews on Google →

Operator rating 4.4/5 from Google — these are reviews of the company, not this specific tour. Shown as Google returns them, unedited.

  • Kyrylo Khalilov

    ★★★★★ · a month ago

    Great! The service was excellent, the flexibility was impressive, and the loyalty was evident. The convenience of the pickup and drop-off equipment was a huge plus. Everything was new, which was unexpected but very nice. You can grab unused gas from previous travellers.

  • Chrystaleni G.

    ★★★★★ · 5 months ago

    We rented crampons for our trip in March and they were definitely needed and a total life saver on many of our hikes. Service and communication with the company was excellent! We used their 24/7 pick up and drop off service on our arrival and departure and it was super easy and convenient, as they sent us all the necessary information needed for the process. Would definitely use their services on the next trip to Iceland and HIGHLY recommended to anyone searching for camping equipment rental companies. Thank you very much for your service!

  • Sage Taber

    ★★★★★ · 2 months ago

    Amazing service, especially with the help of Magnus. The 24/7 pick up and drop off was super convenient, and they had everything we needed (and showed us how to use it!)

  • Gladdys

    ★★★★★ · 7 months ago

    Easy and convenient! Rented hiking boot on feb 2026. It was comfy and durable. Would rent again.

Reviews from Google · updated 13 Sept 2026

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Glacier hiking — questions people ask

Which glacier is best for a first glacier hike?

Sólheimajökull on the South Coast, about two and a half hours from Reykjavík. It is the most accessible glacier tongue, the walk from the car park is short and the three-to-four-hour tours (/experience/6853/ or /experience/914990/) suit beginners. Skaftafell in the southeast has bigger ice and fewer people, with tours like Glacier Wonders (/experience/17340/), but it is a five-hour drive each way, so it only works if you are staying out there.

Can you hike on a glacier in Iceland in summer?

Yes. Glacier hiking runs all year. In June to August the ice is grey and gritty on the surface with blue crevasses and meltwater channels, and the weather is milder. In November to March the ice is whiter and you may see ice formations, but daylight is short and the wind bites. Neither is better; summer is easier, winter is prettier. The one thing you cannot do in summer is visit a natural blue ice cave.

How fit do I need to be for a glacier hike?

Moderately. You walk two to three hours on uneven ice in crampons, with some short steep sections. Anyone who can manage a hilly day walk will be fine; the pace is slow because the guide is checking the route. It is not for anyone with knee or balance problems, and most operators set a minimum age of eight to ten. Check the tour page. Longer tours like Glacier Explorer (/experience/17338/) push further onto the ice and need more stamina.

What do I need to bring on a glacier hike?

Sturdy boots with ankle support, waterproof jacket and trousers, warm layers, gloves and a hat, plus water and a snack. The operator provides crampons, a harness, a helmet and an ice axe. Jeans and trainers are not allowed on the ice, and guides do turn people away. Most meeting points rent boots and rain gear for a small fee; check the tour page and book them in advance in summer.

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