GG Sport is an outdoor gear store in Kopavogur, a 15-minute drive south of Reykjavik, stocking camping, hiking, climbing, skiing, and water sports equipment suited for Icelandic conditions. The store also runs its own repair workshop and rents out gear, so you can fix, borrow, or buy what you need in one stop.
A stop at GG Sport is convenient for anyone gearing up for nature tours and hiking trips. The store sits just south of central Reykjavik in Kopavogur, and its shelves carry international brands such as Mountain Equipment, Osprey, Icebreaker, Jetboil, and Exped.
The staff use the equipment themselves and will pour you a free coffee while you browse. That local knowledge counts for a lot when you are packing for a night of camping in Iceland or a week of walking in weather that changes by the hour.
GG Sport is one of the stores featured in Guide to Iceland’s VIP Club, and club members get a 15% discount on products in the store.
History of GG Sport
GG Sport began in 2004, when two friends with a shared passion for the outdoors started a small operation in a home garage. They repaired water sports gear at first, and the business grew into a full outdoor, travel, and lifestyle store.
That repair bench never disappeared. GG Sport still keeps a dedicated workshop a short walk from the shop, which keeps the same repair-first approach the store started with.
GG Sport Camping and Hiking Gear
Camping equipment takes up a large part of the store, including tents, sleeping bags, sleeping mats, and Jetboil cooking systems. Travelers joining camping tours or driving the Ring Road in campervans can fill the gaps in their kit here.
The hiking range covers boots, Icebreaker merino base layers, and Mountain Equipment shell jackets. These are the layers that make a summer hike in Landmannalaugar or Thorsmork comfortable.
Iceland’s weather shifts quickly, and the team is used to matching gear to a specific plan. Tell them you are walking the Laugavegur Hiking Trail, exploring the Icelandic Highlands, or joining shorter outdoor adventures, and the advice changes accordingly.
GG Sport Climbing, Ski, and Water Sports Equipment
Climbing and mountaineering equipment covers harnesses, helmets, ropes, and ice axes. Guided glacier hiking tours typically provide crampons and ice axes, so this section is mainly for experienced climbers who prefer to bring their own gear.
Winter visitors can rent skis, snowboards, and complete ski packages for a day on the slopes. This is especially useful for trips to Blafjoll, the main ski area near Reykjavik, and one of the most accessible options from the capital. Skiing and snowboarding in Iceland draws locals and travelers alike, and the staff here ski these slopes themselves.
Water sports is where the company started, and it remains a strength. GG Sport stocks kayaks, paddleboards, drysuits, life vests, and diving equipment for anyone paddling Icelandic lakes and fjords outside guided kayaking tours.
GG Sport Repair Workshop and Gear Rental
The GG Sport workshop is at Smidjuvegur 6, spelled “Smiðjuvegur” in Icelandic, a short walk from the shop. It handles repairs and inspections on wetsuits, drysuits, and diving suits, and it takes in skis for repair and waxing.
For travelers, that means a torn drysuit or a broken buckle can be handled by the people who know the equipment best. The workshop is closed on weekends and does not accept items on Saturdays or Sundays, so plan a weekday visit.
GG Sport also rents out water sports and mountain sports equipment. Renting makes sense for anything you will use once, such as a drysuit for a single paddle for one trip.
GG Sport Location and Opening Hours in Kopavogur
GG Sport is at Smidjuvegur 8, 200 Kopavogur, a 15-minute drive south of central Reykjavik and easy to reach on the way out of the capital. Smidjuvegur is divided into color-coded sections, with the shop on the green street and the workshop on the red one.
The store is open on weekdays from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and on Saturdays from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The GG Sport online store is open around the clock.
Visit GG Sport During Your Iceland Trip
Good gear decides how an Iceland trip feels, and buying it from people who hike, paddle, and ski here year-round beats guessing off a list. A guide on what to pack for Iceland is a good place to start, and the staff at GG Sport can fill in the rest.
With a wide selection, a nearby workshop, rental equipment, and a VIP Club discount, GG Sport is a practical first stop before heading inland or out to the coast.
