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ruggedpeak



Member Since: 27 Jul 2012
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Beforehand my lot were saying "why can't we go somewhere hot...." etc etc.

Out there we got sunburnt in Reykjavik, and the only cold bit was 4000 ft up a mountain, so not bad really. Plus t'other half and kids all raved about if afterwards. Thumbs Up

I am planning to go back for the winter, but the other half will probably stay at home for that trip Laughing Tony

Popped over from Disco3.co.uk forum!

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Post #158634 29th Jul 2012 12:39pm
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LRSoffroad



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wow thats awsome i will be going back there again next year in august/ september so cant wait myself to see more if it , the place never fails to stun and suprise me Thumbs Up Recomended to all
Post #159186 1st Aug 2012 4:56pm
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SteveS



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England 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
I fancy taking my own truck over for a couple of weeks one summer - anyone have any ideas on cost of containering it direct from UK? Round numbers will do.

If any one has any useful contacts or experience in this respect then that would be useful too!
Post #159873 4th Aug 2012 11:15am
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Higgers



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Steve,

I have a trip and route organised...was supposed to go this summer but work got in the way.

Ferry from Hirtshals in Denmark to Sedysfjorder £2k (in a decent room) plus fuel, camping, three decent hotels, diving in the silfra crack, whale watching etc we were budgeting for £6k all up cost.

I can give you our itinerary if you want?

Cheers

Ian
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millepet



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Belgium 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Orkney Grey
I take the ferry to Iceland end of june for 3 weeks with my own bog standard 2009 Defender 110 SW.
Any suggestions on improvements to the Defender to be able to drive everywhere in Iceland?
Any essential gear?
Greetings, Peter
Post #305118 4th Feb 2014 7:24pm
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mick



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Great pics really like the 130 Mr. Green
Post #305122 4th Feb 2014 7:35pm
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bear100



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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
Fantastic write up and pics Thumbs Up the 130 looks awesome
Very jealous Big Cry couple if years before my kids are old enough
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Post #305147 4th Feb 2014 9:18pm
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deplec



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Super write up. I got to Iceland for a city break once, but didn't get out on the road. I'd love to do a trip like yours. Thanks for sharing the pics and what not. Cheers Chris.
Post #305177 4th Feb 2014 10:16pm
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Samblers



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Amazing. Now its on my list.

Great pics
Post #305236 5th Feb 2014 4:00am
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Little Tom



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Amazing! Bow down

It is certainly on my list, what great memories you will have, much better than abirthday party! Michael was just telling me a story about a friend of his who slept with a land rover, lonely nights in the desert..
Post #305271 5th Feb 2014 11:20am
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Supacat



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millepet wrote:
Any suggestions on improvements to the Defender to be able to drive everywhere in Iceland?
Any essential gear?
Greetings, Peter


Standard will get you nearly everywhere. The only thing I would recommend is a second spare,a jerry can or two & a proper snorkel but again we really didn't need either.

Good maps, a gps, a decent tent and guide books would be top of the list; and then plenty of alcohol and mossie nets for Myvatn.

Great photos - I wonder what those tyres do to driveline wear and tear?
Post #305429 5th Feb 2014 9:18pm
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darrenmacduff



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Iceland 
Hope you enjoyed 7 days driving around Iceland. Iceland tours UK
Post #761129 28th Feb 2019 6:17am
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RDR



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We did a week over the new year this year, it was awesome. We had a discovery but saw some really trick defenders doing the same. Iceland is awesome would recommend to anyone especially if you like 4x4. 110 MY23.5 X Dynamic HSE
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Post #761130 28th Feb 2019 6:46am
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Grenadier



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Perfect timing for the report. I've been watching the Scandie Noir on BBC, Trapped, and whilst I want to know 'whodunnit' most of my viewing is spent imagining driving the landscape. So much appreciated and one for the bucket list. Bow down

PS. I was a bit confused by your last two or three photos, which seemed to have some colour damage to them; then I realised it was just blue sky Rolling with laughter Monsieur Le Grenadier

I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list.....

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Alitaff



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Thoughrouly enjoyed it ðŸ‘
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