Tag: equipment

What to Bring on this Adventure? 3 Days Before Departure

Some essential arctic gear includes weatherproof socks, glove liners, waterproof gloves, a hiking pole, a face mask, ear muffs or a fleece hat, sunglasses, lip balm, and warm, waterproof boots, and, of course, a camera to capture the action. For this trip, I am using a Canon Powershot SX740HS. Our iPhone cameras will serve as backups.

Planning and packing are really difficult as you are advised not to over pack, yet you need clothing and equipment for a variety of conditions. Layering is definitely the key. Besides layers like “expedition stretch tops and bottoms,” we will need the right outer layer, footwear, hats, gloves, socks, etc., etc. Fortunately, Silversea Expeditions provides a complimentary hooded parka that has been custom-designed for polar travel. They also make available, for a fee, mid-calf boots for wet landings, and a water-resistant backpack. Everything will be delivered to our stateroom prior to us boarding on Thursday, December 5th.

Adventures in the zodiacs will be an important part of this trip!

Landings onto Antarctica will either be “wet” or “dry” (sure!) so it will be important to be flexible with our packing. It is nice that Silversea will be providing the red parkas. We will be easy to see!