How to dress for Antarctica
Our staff member Jamie Watts explains how to get ready for anything that Antarctica could possibly throw at you.
Poseidon Expeditions, like other tour operators that take you on adventure cruises to Antarctica, wants you to be comfortable during your trip. Poseidon Expedition has a full page on our website dedicated to this topic. We suggest you review it carefully once you’ve booked your trip, so there is no “last minute” rush to get what you need. Here are a few helpful hints on what to wear on Antarctica tours:
1. Parka
You can check this off your list once you have reserved a cabin with Poseidon Expeditions because we provide a complimentary wind- and weather-resistant shell with hood that is perfect for both landings ashore and deck use.
2. Waterproof pants
These are essential for adventure cruises to Antarctica, as some splashing and spray is inevitable as you travel by Zodiac landing craft from the ship to shore and then clamber over the side into ankle-deep water.
3. Wellingtons
These are really important, but the good news is that Poseidon Expeditions provide rugged, exceptionally crafted Muck Boots or your use - no extra charge - while you are a guest aboard the Sea Spirit.
4. Thermal underwear
Choose a pair or two - both pants and long-sleeved tops - of varying weight or thickness. We’re not talking about the cotton type your grandparents wore; make sure to shop for modern man-made fibers like polypropylene that wick the perspiration moisture outward and away from the body, keeping you warm.
5. Socks, gloves or mittens, and warm cap
A heavier sock, such as wool, pairs well with a lighter polypropylene sock worn next to the skin. Bring several pairs. Same for the gloves or mittens. These should be waterproof, too.
6. Other essentials: good sunglasses, seasickness medication.
Dress comfortably and warm and have fun!
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I'll never set a foot at a place like that but I still feel compelled to watch this for some reason
I take always 2 pairs handgloves, 1 pair is warming inside my second jacket, then i change when the outher handgloves are freezy cold.
you help me a lot my friend thank for the video
Brand of hat please. (And other pieces , while you're at it?)
whats the jacket you wore under your fleece?
I dress about the same but with 1 or 2 more layers on my legs in MN
im cold just form watching this
Gortex does or does NOT last very long? I didn't quite catch that
He's dressed like that but somewhere on that cruise there is a Geordie in shorts and a Newcastle top.
What is the name, model and series of that outer red jacket you are wearing? Is it just a shell jacket or a padded jacket? If it is the latter, is it a down jacket or a synthetic filling?
It's big red, most people who work in Antarctica get supplied one.
@@TheCraftOMine so where can I order one
It usually gets supplied to people who have a job there. If you want a different color though, you have to buy it yourself.
Great vid. I'm not a fleece fan though.
What is your preference?
I wonder what his definition of “a little bit on the cool side”. Would that be temps above 0 ?
Pantaloni e scarpe? Così poco?
What works as a first layer for people allergic to wool?
Cotton
synthetic like " polyester , acrylic "
You wouldn't need the neck gaiter at 2:03 if they had designed the jacket right. Zip through collars are bad. The collar and body of jacket should be separate. You zip to the neck and then be able to flip up the collar when needed and snap it. That way you don't have a jacket that is not zipped up all the way hitting you in the face. Jackets are poorly designed nowadays.
You forgot about the most essential thing... the beard.
: ) ...seriously!!
I wear more to just go out and shovel the driveway in Pennsylvania winter. Lpl I'm a wuss
This might be good when you're on the move. but even then those gloves are not enough.
says his trousers last long. has a hole on his knee xD.. jokes aside repair the hole bud.