2012 bcuk Advanced Arctic Expedition

[DUCky]

so you guys will be looking something like this on the plane ....

 

[Teepee]

I've cut leg holes into my sleeping bag and will be wearing it babygro stylee on the plane.

 

[DUCky]

I have settled on down with optional vpl
Note to self: "must not spill coffee or urinate in down bag"

 

[Teepee]

I can see a case of pack size envy coming on

 

[DUCky]

I can see a case of pack size envy coming on

I can see synthetic filling envy coming on when we are up to our knees in coffee and snow slush

If in the end this expedition doesn't continue as planned for some reason, we will have to organise a 'come as your favourite polar explorar or inuit' party instead.

 

[Chris the Cat]

I am going 'double synthetic ' Softi 12 ( Harrier ) With a Softie Elite 3 Inner.
My Issue arctic bag was not quite up to it on its own last year , guess I could put the Elite 3 inside the arctic bag !?? I
Think I shall do a ' bulk ' test.
My best.
Chris.

 

[Imagedude]

'Double bagging' may not prove to be as effective as you'd hope as the inner bag gets crushed and can not loft properly.

 

[Wayland]

The Nanok -10 "Endurance" was designed for the military and is a bit bigger than most, so as an outer bag it does seem to allow that extra space for lofting an inner bag fortunately.

 

[Chris the Cat]

'Double bagging' may not prove to be as effective as you'd hope as the inner bag gets crushed and can not loft properly.

No choice! The Elite 3 is not a thick bag and I have had good results before.
I am not in a position to buy new bags !
Chris.

 

[skaus84]

Well if peoples sleeping bags are not quite up to the challenge, I guess there is always the option of zipping compatible bags together and snuggling for warmth...

Now the only thing to decide is who will be the big spoon and who will be the little spoon!

 

[skaus84]

This thread has gone awfully quiet, was it something I said!?

 

[Wayland]

Nah.. We're just talking behind your back.

 

[DUCky]

I was unable to use the computer. I put on two norgie pullies (a medium over a small) and then the ECW anorak. Man that is toasty. Not too practical perhaps but it was fun (I hope nobody saw me )

 

[widu13]

I'll get your coat

 

[Imagedude]

so you guys will be looking something like this on the plane ....

Something exactly like this-

 

[skaus84]

Major loss of ozone in the Arctic.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15105747

I hope this will not affect the course!

 

[DUCky]

Major loss of ozone in the Arctic.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-15105747

I hope this will not affect the course!

We will try and mend it while we're there

 

[Chris the Cat]

Kit heads up for wool lovers !
I was in Endicatts on Saturday and Kev has some great Danish military wool trousers in, good size range as well ( up into the 40s I think ! )
Nice highish waist keep kidneys warm, add some buttons and braces, buy over sized and tuck all but your last two layers in, great quality too,
Nice and thick.
Also they have the ( Dutch ? ) wool Helly Hansen fleeces in again. I took one on my last arctic trip and shall be doing so again this year.
Light but very warm, good fuzzy airtrapping loft to these and the benefit of thumb holes in the long cuffs.
Hope this is of some interest.
My best.
Chris.

 

[DUCky]

After all the Baffin boots I have seen mentioned, I thought I might mix it up a bit. I am going to give these boots from our german friends Seil Marschall a try on our little trip
Still a bit old school but will hopefully keep my feet from turning into ice cubes.....

 

[Wayland]

They look good.

Do the liners come out for drying?