Science party participants are responsible for their own cold weather clothing. Fabrics to consider are Polar Plus Fleece, Polypropylene, Capilene, wool, and silk. Avoid cotton fabrics and jeans for remote field site use.
Recommended Cold Weather Gear:
- 1 each Insulated Parka with hood
- 1 or 2 pair Insulated bibs, Carhartt
- 1 pair Wind pants, bib non-insulated
- 1 each Pile/fleece jacket
- 1 each Pile/fleece pants
- 1 each Lined wind jacket with hood
- 2 pair Long underwear
- 2 pair Expedition weight thermal top/bottoms
- 1 each Sleeping bag (rated to -40 degrees Fahrenheit)
- 1 each Sleeping bag liner
- 1 pair Sorel boots with spare liners (Glacier Model)
- 4-6 pair Wool socks
- 1 each Hat, musher style with earflaps
- 1 each Hat, pile or wool cap
- 1 each Neck gaiter
- 1-2 pair Leather work gloves
- 1-2 pair Insulated ski gloves
- 1 pair Expedition mittens
Recommended Personal Gear:
- 1 each Towel
- 1 each Day pack
- Chapstick
- Sunscreen
- 1 pair Sunglasses
- 1 each Water bottle
- Medications with copies of any prescriptions
- 1 pair Hiking boots
- Batteries
- Reading material
- Toiletries
Please contact Kathy Young for further information.
Pictured above in Kangerlussuaq Warehouse 532, Anne Vick holds up a pair of down pants. Photo by Diana Garcia-Lavigne, February 2000.