Gearing up for the last wild places on Earth It’s true that the Arctic and Antarctica are cold, and the weather can be unpredictable, but the ships are comfortable, and a few key articles of clothing will do the trick when heading out to explore. Dressing for polar conditions is not unlike packing for a ski vacation – with a few additional suggestions to help you stay warm, dry, and comfortable in changing conditions.
Beanie Hat
UV400 Sunglasses
Outer Layer
΄ PLX down jacket (yours to keep ΄ PLX Parka (on loan)
Gloves
΄ Glove liners ΄ Waterproof Gloves
Mid Layer ΄ Wool underpants ΄ Midweight fleece ΄ Wool sweater.
Waterproof Trousers
Waterproof gear with at least 10,000 mm water resistance. This is a must-have item, necessary to participate to all our off-shore excursions.
Base Layer ΄ Thermal underwear ΄ Thermal socks
Footwear
Must-have Accessories
΄ On board: Walking shoes or sneakers ΄ Off Shore: PLX Rubber boots (on loan)
΄ Walking Sticks ΄ Photo Camera ΄ Binoculars ΄ Waterproof Backpack ΄ SPF Sunscreen
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