Expedition gear is one of the most important aspects of planning that makes for a successful expedition. The lack of adequate gear has resulted in the failure of the most experienced of arctic explorers’ expeditions. Following is a list of items supplied by the Extreme World Races organisers of the North Polar Challenge and some of what Quinton will be bringing along of his own.
- Feet
- Boots
- Skis
- Poles
- Bindings
- Liner socks – AT Coolmax liner x2 pairs
- Mid weight socks – GTX train sock x2
- Hands
- Ascent Glove (windproof glove)
- Contact gloves x2
- PHD Zeta lined mitts – Happy gloves
- Med Mitts
- Head and face
- Balaclava – Powerstretch
- Hat – Mountain cap gtx
- Goggle – Block Phantom x2
- Material for wind mask on goggles
- Face Mask
- Neck Gaiter
- Sunglasses – Julbo Colorado spec
- Face cream and lip protection
- Other Clothing
- Top – Acconcagua (powerstretch)
- Tights – Denali (powerstetch)
- Down Jacket – Ambler
- thermals set – Helly
- Wind Trousers
- Windproof jacket – Arctic Smock
- Ruffs
- Eating
- 1 ltr Adventurer Flask x2
- 1L wide mouth x2
- Dog bowls
- Mugs
- Personal food (energy foods)
- Sleeping
- Sleeping Bag 210cm – Denali
- roll mat – thermarest Ridge Rest
- roll mat – Polar Mat
- Technology
- Carabiner
- GPS navigation
- Iridium Satellite Phone
- PDA
- HD Digital Photo Camera
- Sola charger
- Spare batteries
- Also Carried/Used
- Resupply bag
- Day bag
- wide mouth – Lexan (pee bottle)
- 7mm static cord
- Camouflage Bungees
- Stuff Sacs
- Pulk
- Journal with pencil (ink freezes)
- MP3 player
- Wrist watch
- Harness
- Team Equipment
- Tent
- Transfer 3 shovel
- MSR XGK Stove
- MSR Fuel bottle 1 litre
- Fuel Pump
- Service Kit
- Alpine Cookset
- Maps
- Snow brush
- Nanok
- Stove Boards
- Shot Gun
- 10x Cartridges
This is not a complete list and shall be changed over time.