Have mailed chaps in Iceland to see what unit and maps they are using, will let you know..
When you visit the Reykjavik area a trip to the glacier is a must. It's about 2+ hours from the city. There are some good routes via rivers and lunar type landscapes. I'll post a few pic's in my gallery to get you tempted
It may be worth doing that trip with a guide or in a group as it's snowy and 1 vehicle could be asking for trouble. We went with 3 and had 2 stuck at times.
I can PM you the email and phone of the chap from Safaris that LR use if you want, really nice chap and very game for a laugh..Off Roading is OK.... But I'd rather be Boating!
11th Jun 2008 10:30 pm
britindus
Member Since: 25 Apr 2008
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 193
HI Richard
yes ... wil be there for about 2 weeks on iceland any recommends are welcome ... first time!
if its photogenic then absolutely!
would be great to meet some of the LR owners in Iceland - pm away!!!
I will be on the Faroes for a few days as well ... another stop i really wanted to do ... so I am lookng forward to this trip!
Simon
12th Jun 2008 5:25 am
DSL Keeper of the wheelie bin
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Did 2 weeks in 2003, end June ISTR. Rivers were not very high as not a lot of snow winter before. Not same this year as hi snow levels. Most routes we did in 90 except one route N from some lava caves west & NW of Langjokull . Have a ;ook at http://www3.vegag.is/faerd/island1e.html
12th Jun 2008 7:34 am
britindus
Member Since: 25 Apr 2008
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 193
thanks!
i had that link ... nice fun!!!!!!
12th Jun 2008 8:54 am
xtc
Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1072
Have put a few pic's in my gallery, you will have a great time! We were only there 3 days "working "
Would love to see the rest sometime. Expensive though, are you hotelling, hostelling or camping? And beer £6 a pint!
Member Since: 25 Apr 2008
Location: Christchurch
Posts: 193
will be camping !
looks great - I really need this break and I am really looking forward to it!
btw i assume by the looks that a 278 is the same GPS as a 276 with the car kit???
can anyone advise?
12th Jun 2008 1:06 pm
xtc
Member Since: 27 Mar 2007
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 1072
The LRE guys are using the Garmin 7200 with mapping software provided by the Garmin rep in Reykjavik who also produces and distributes it. Did you manage to get mapping from the internet or shall I get this guy's details for you? All getting a bit close now. Ought to get my home HF setup quickly!
Hope trip goes well, have you got your BGAN terminal for keeping in touch with DISCO3.CO.UK while away!
Richard.Off Roading is OK.... But I'd rather be Boating!
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