South Pole Expedition Gear
Proper preparation and gear is key to a South Pole Expedition. Here is a sampling of the gear we will bring with us. Hover over the image above with your mouse and click on various gear to view contents.
Sled Includes:
Daily food intake
Pemmican (a mix of grains, fat, beef and spices)
Dehydrated cheese
Powdered milk
Chocolate
Macadamia nut butter
Multi-vitamins (7 Systems)
Gatorade
Camping equipment
Hellisport 4 season tent
Thermarest
2 Stoves
Sleeping bags (rated -40
0
C)
Lightweight cooking tools
Technical / Communications
2 foldable solar panels
Various rechargeable batteries
Video camera
SARSAT Beacon
Misc.
Repair kit
First-aid kit
Toothbrush !
Footwear:
2 layers of socks
Custom breathable boots
Kahtoola crampons
GV Snowshoes
Clothing Includes:
Layers of fleece
Long underwear, top and bottom
Breathable, but not waterproof outer layer
Extra Gear:
Nathan custom pack
Cameras
Thermos
Satellite phone
GPS
Compass
iPod
Solio Solar charger - iPod
Extra sleeping pad
Extra Gear:
Nathan custom pack
Cameras
Thermos
Satellite phone
GPS
Compass
iPod
Solio Solar charger - iPod
Extra sleeping pad