Barb's Travel Journal: Antarctica Provisions

Here's my list of recommended Antarctica expedition clothing.

Shipboard

• Non-skid, water-resist shoes
• thongs (for shower and possible swim at Deception Island)
• slacks/jeans/sweaters/shirts/socks/etc.

Landings

• waterproof or water resist Parka with hood, and lots of pockets
• rain pants, large enough to go over warm pants
• knee high rubber boots
• thermal inserts for rubber boots
• sock liners
• wool socks
• Goretex oversocks or neoprene bootie
• polartec pants
• thermal underwear
• glove liners
• waterproof or water resist warm mittens
• (I suggest attaching mittens to parka for convenience while photographing.)
• polartec sweatshirt with hood or balaclava

Equipment

• camera with UV filter, polarizing filter, telephoto lens and wide angle lens
• binoculars
• handkerchief
• UV protecting wrap-around sunglasses. You may also consider polarizing lenses.
• sun block lotion

Don't Bother with...

• rain slicker
• hiking boots
• nice clothes

My favorite places to order gear from are Campmor and REI, both have online catalogs.

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