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Subject: Re: Outfitting for Antarctica Trip via Army Surplus?


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Papa
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Date Posted: 16:11:01 10/31/05 Mon
In reply to: Government 's message, "Outfitting for Antarctica Trip via Army Surplus?" on 15:52:07 10/26/05 Wed

You have the basics in mind here. I have lots of ideas but I'm partial to good old wool.

Base layer: yeah, silk, thermax or something wicking.
Next layers: polar fleece, insulated long johns (maybe two pairs).

Outer layers: Like I said I like wool plus an outer shell. I'd look at what the Ididerod (?) people use. End of story. Their boots too.

Head wear: Double layered pull-over mask with parka hood and natural fur trim. My Mom went to work in Alaska and the first thing the locals told her was spend 60-bucks and get her parka hood trimmed with wolf fur. She was told to bring a sleeping bag rated to -60 degrees.

God speed.
Papa

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