As conditions can change rapidly, it is imperative that you make sure you have clothing and equipment suitable for the worst weather.

Important personal clothing and gear to bring (required):

- "Pee" bottle for Antarctica, e.g. wide opening Nalgene bottle (there are special
  ones for ladies in outdoor shops available
- Thermal underwear
- Fleece vest or jacket
- Down jacket
- Breathable (eg. Gore-Tex®) jacket and trousers
- Warm hat
- Turtle neck (snood)
- Thermal under gloves (fleece finger gloves)
- Warm gloves (mittens)
- Thick socks (plus spare socks)
- Good sunglasses
- Sun cream / sun block
- Torch / flashlight (ideally lightweight head torch / flashlight) for departures
  February - March

You will be provided with the following items:

- Warm, insulated waterproof rubber boots
- Bivouac bag (one per person)
- Mattresses
- Polar sleeping bag with cotton inner liner
- Portable field toilet (one per group)
- Tents (1 tent per 3 persons)
- Waterproof bag
- Tent lantern (battery powered)

Please note...
Cotton clothing like normal t-shirts and jeans are not advisable as cotton tends to get wet and stay wet while moving in a cold environment. Use thermal underwear.