Antarctica What to Pack

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by K1W1

Backpack, but as everyone is based on board, a suitcase is just as good. Warm clothes are essential.Gloves, hat, scarf and thermals.The ship provides the gumboots (Wellies). So many before you have bought their own and then left them, as they had no further use for them once leaving the ship. Travel sickness tablets for those who suffer from motion sickness. It can be very bright due to reflections off the ice so slow speed film is recommended. I don't think you will be staying outdoors unless you're heqding for the pole in which case you'll know what to take - I hope! Swimming costume - believe it or not, it's also possible to find natural hot pools down here for those of you not too comfortable swimming with the penguins.

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by southpoleadv

Bring the very best camera you can afford, know it and be prepared to shoot 50-100 rolls or more of film. Keep in mind that you very likely will NEVER be back here again. For most, being in Antarctica is a once in a lifetime chance...LIVE LARGE!If you are shooting digital, BRING BATTERIES!!!!! and wear them inside your coat, tucked deep in your clothing to keep them warm and so they dont loose charge.

sunscreen you can get burnt

by jd-obsessed

all the clothes you pack should extremly warm heaps of film or plenty of memory cards it is a wonderful photography spot

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Binoculars

by tini58de

Some binoculars come in really handy, especially if you are interested in bird watching or want to be the first one to see the first iceberg or whale or what have you....

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Sun protection

by tini58de

Be sure to take along good sun protection and some sunglasses with a high UV filter. Especially, if you are lucky and you have good weather, you will appreciate both!

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by marciaca

A coat is highly reccommended. So are boots, gloves, and a hat.

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by SNOWMAN850

NO AREOSOL CANS CAN GO THERE

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Q:  Hello, I'm so excited about my trip to Antarctica on 2/19 on Quark. Questions for those who've been there - 1. packing -... 

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A: There is a tiny place on Deception Island, where the ground is so hot that you can dig out a hole and let the sea-water in that will allow you to take a bath in hot... 

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