Antarctic Equipment

Equipment

No fancy gear - just hundreds of small details working together.

Bikes

Our bikes are ready for the extreme conditions of Antarctica.


  • Surly Moonlander (John's bike)

  • Salsa Beargrease (Alex's bike)

  • Frame bags, pogies, and panniers

  • Thule arm and sled

  • Bike Repair Kit (e.g. Multi tool, tire levers, etc.)

  • Equipment repair kit (e.g. dental floss, etc.)

Survival Gear

Essential gear for safety in harsh environments.


  • 4-season expedition tents

  • Extreme cold weather sleeping bags

  • Satellite communication devices

  • GPS navigation systems

  • Solar panels and battery banks

  • First Aid Kit

Technical Clothing

Layered clothing for protection against cold and wind.


  • Multiple base layer T-shirts

  • Long sleeve base layer shirts

  • Fleece jacket

  • Down sweater

  • Expedition anorak

  • Expedition down jacket

Food & Nutrition

Nutrition to maintain energy in extreme conditions.


  • High-calorie freeze-dried meals

  • Lots of butter

  • Snacks (M&M'S, peanuts, etc.)

  • Soup for lunch breaks

  • Emergency rations (i.e. 5 extra days)

  • Hot beverages (e.g., tea, coffee, hot chocolate)