Equipment
We were provided with Merino
wool thermal underwear and merino wool and possum fur socks
made by VARA in New Zealand and imported by Chocolate Fish,
see links below. The Merino wool equipment proved
exceptional in comparison to other products we have tried.
Not only did the clothing not smell after 18 days hard skiing
but it is also exceptionally warm and dries out extremely
quickly.
Our
thanks to VARA and Chocolate Fish for providing the equipment.
Individual Equipment and Clothing provided by Venture Challenge
Personal Equipment
Sleep mat x 2
Sleeping bag x 1
Pee bottle x 1
1 ltr flask x 3 plus additional water storage containers
Liner socks x 2 pairs
Thermal socks x 2 pairs
Liner gloves x 2 pairs
Fleece gloves x 2 pairs
Wind proof overmits x 1 pair
Thermal U/W top x 2
Thermal U/W pants x 2
Powerstretch top x 1
Powerstretch legs x 1
Down duvet jacket x 1
Outer wind suit (2 part) x 1
Balaclava x 1
Thermal hat x 1
Sun glasses x 1 pair
Boots x 1 pair
Ski goggles x 2 pairs
Pulk bags x 2
Day sack
Sled x 1
Trace/ rope length x 1
Carabina x 1
Skis x 1 pair
Bindings x 1 pair
GPS
Team Equipment
Charts x 1 set
MSR expedition stove x 2
Spares & repair kit
MSR 1 ltr fuel bottles x 4
Plastic fuel cans 5 ltr x 3 (fuel purchased in Resolute)
Stove boards x 3
Double pan sets x 1
Pan grips x 2
Snow bags (heavy duty plastic) x 2
Snow shovel x 1
Food Resupply Bags x 2 or 3
Tent with snow valance x 1
Spare tent poles
Tent repair kit
Tent brush x 1
Medical kit x 1
Airhorn
Flares
EPIRB (PLB)
Communication system/ Iridium phone x 1
Spare Iridium batteries
Firearm * (issued in Resolute
Ammunition (issued in Resolute)
