Are midges as awful as many people report them to be? I plan to rent a camper in July and soak in as many off-the-grid primitive hot springs along the Ring Road as I possibly can in 9 days. I will be camping near water (hot springs, rivers, lakes) and skin will necessarily be exposed. I hope someone can offer the actual facts about midges. Thank you! :)
Posted by
Snohomish, WA
2050 posts
The only place we encountered them on 6 trips so far is Myvatn.
We were in a camper for 10 days last July and then a car for 7 and never encountered them, FWIW.
Posted by
Reno, NV, USA
2427 posts
We encountered them in the Myvatn area as well. If there is a good breeze it won’t be an issue. In any case, get some inexpensive and lightweight head-nets to put in your pocket to use as needed. They don’t bite but will swarm your face. Pretty miserable.
Posted by
Ohio
2135 posts
Hi only7web, we spent an afternoon at the Dynjandi waterfall August 2023. The weather was cool and dry but we did encounter a few midges. I think it would have been worse if it had been rainy or humid. Head nets are cheap, be prepared. I bought a package of two from Amazon for $10.
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OP
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Posted by
Snohomish, WA
2050 posts
Donna--We were at Dynjandi in late July and no midges at all. Sorry you had a few! I agree, the head nets are so cheap and easy to pack. We had them, but never needed them;)