Arctic 2010 Exped attendees discussions

[peds8045]

I may be wrong but i can recall reading somewhere a while ago that bringing untreated skins into the UK is not permitted. It's worth checking up on this before you part with your cash for something you may have to leave behind

Anyone else heard of this?

 

[Gailainne]

I will look into the possibility of getting some skins, the local Sami community should be able to help us out there - be warned they will be air dried/un treated ...... and probably not cheap!! .... if I can get them to come down I will let you haggle with them directly to try to get the price down - Ula Matis is the small bear on the right (below) whom you will be dealing with .... Good luck!!

If thats the case don't worry about it, I'll check them out in Oslo before I go home.

Stephen

 

[coln18]

How has everyone else that bought one of the exped 7 dlx pump mats found it went size wise with their bivi bag and sleeping bag.

I tried the 7 dlx in my terra nova bivi with my north face inferno sleeping bag and found it a bit too tight, every time i moved i sounded as if i was on a fart fest, so i am now going for a plain old 7 pump version.

Also after trying a pair of goggles from the outdoor shop (they sent my the wrong pair, they were like gangsters snow goggles, full of gold bling writing) i have decided to go for a pair of mountaineering glasses, complete with strap and side protectors (look way cooler and hopefully do the job)

Colin

 

[GearGuru]

How has everyone else that bought one of the exped 7 dlx pump mats found it went size wise with their bivi bag and sleeping bag.

I tried the 7 dlx in my terra nova bivi with my north face inferno sleeping bag and found it a bit too tight, every time i moved i sounded as if i was on a fart fest, so i am now going for a plain old 7 pump version.

Also after trying a pair of goggles from the outdoor shop (they sent my the wrong pair, they were like gangsters snow goggles, full of gold bling writing) i have decided to go for a pair of mountaineering glasses, complete with strap and side protectors (look way cooler and hopefully do the job)

Colin

Not tried it yet colin as I've ordered a US modular system - hope it fits as I prefer the large dlx size - should come tomorrow to test

thats one hell of a sleeping bag u got there!! I dont think you're going to get cold at night

chris

 

[coln18]

Yeah got lucky with it a few years ago, got it in from usa, didnt get stung for any of the usual add ons....To tell you truth i only get to use it a few times a year, otherwise you end up to hot and unzip the bag and guess what 3 hours later you wake up freezing cold..defo a real cold winter bag.....

Let me know how you get on with your modular sleep system and i hope it all fits
ok.

Have you tried pumping the mat up yet. thats fun i tell you, I was at it for 10 minutes cursing how crap it was, then it dawned on me you keep both hands on and pump with them both at the same time, -yep- fully inflated in 80 seconds, what a donut i can be sometimes, never do read those damn instructions.....

Colin

 

[GearGuru]

Yeah got lucky with it a few years ago, got it in from usa, didnt get stung for any of the usual add ons....To tell you truth i only get to use it a few times a year, otherwise you end up to hot and unzip the bag and guess what 3 hours later you wake up freezing cold..defo a real cold winter bag.....

Let me know how you get on with your modular sleep system and i hope it all fits
ok.

Have you tried pumping the mat up yet. thats fun i tell you, I was at it for 10 minutes cursing how crap it was, then it dawned on me you keep both hands on and pump with them both at the same time, -yep- fully inflated in 80 seconds, what a donut i can be sometimes, never do read those damn instructions.....

Colin

Haha I did exactly the same !!! It was a dawn of man moment!! you could almost hear Copelands fanfare!!

 

[GearGuru]

I couldn't fit in the system let alone the 7dlx as well. I felf really constricted - anyone know where you can the xl of the US modularsystem?

 

[Agile]

Is anyone planning on bringing a shovel etc, or is there a way we can hire/improvise a shovel. I'm just a little reticent to purchase one for about £30, just to have it taking up space when I arrive back to the UK.

Woody - can we borrow shovels whilst we're over there please?

On the topic of waterproof gear - last time I took with me waterproof mitts, which seemed invaluable when we did the ice fishing. There was a layer of water on top of the ice, but within the snow layer, which we had to keep clearing out of the way as we "picked" our way through to see progress and assist with aim etc.

Cheers,

Ag

 

[nickg]

I shall be bronging a collapsable snow shovel with be - after this last few weeks i dont think it will be entirely out of work!

Cheers
Nick

 

[Woody]

Is anyone planning on bringing a shovel etc, or is there a way we can hire/improvise a shovel. I'm just a little reticent to purchase one for about £30, just to have it taking up space when I arrive back to the UK.

Woody - can we borrow shovels whilst we're over there please?

On the topic of waterproof gear - last time I took with me waterproof mitts, which seemed invaluable when we did the ice fishing. There was a layer of water on top of the ice, but within the snow layer, which we had to keep clearing out of the way as we "picked" our way through to see progress and assist with aim etc.

Cheers,

Ag

You are welcome to bring your own snow shovels guys but we will be providing them for those that dont.

Waterproof gloves - Tis only cold water - you'll be fine! (but bring them if you would prefer!)

Woody

 

[stuartlafferty]

All,
please see attached pdf .. this is every one that we have on record who wants to rent kit (apologies Dave, I did say I would post this a while ago) if you now require only the one bag, this is equally OK

If any one is missing from the list please drop me a line.

Although most have asked about needing larger boot sizes to fit big socks etc I wouldn't lose any sleep over it, we have loads out there if the first pair you try doesn't fit the bill

Woody

Thanks for confirming the sleeping bag hire. If we are hiring do we need to bring our own liners or will they be provided?

Cheers Stu

 

[Woody]

Hi Stu,

Sleeping bag liners will be supplied for those renting them

Woody

 

[Leonidas]

We will be flying out two weeks tomorrow folks....whehey....so looking forward to this

CDC recall I've got your goggles....
GearGuru recall I've set aside an Arctic sleeping bag for you (Don't forget the liner )

I have one more 58 pattern Arctic bag than can be borrowed by anyone who can meet me at Heathrow 6am Sunday 14th.

Is there anyone still short of gear? If yes post it here someone may be able to help.

Tom

 

[Agile]

You are welcome to bring your own snow shovels guys but we will be providing them for those that dont.

Cheers Woody - it's appreciated.

Ag

 

[Chris the Cat]

Understood!
Thanks Tom.
See ya soon!!
My best.
Chris.

 

[coln18]

As you say Tom, not long now.

Time to kick in final planning and preparation (growing a beard for arctic conditions - guaranteed it will be sun tan weather if i have at least 2 weeks growth on me) but who cares you have to look the part of an arctic explorer for the photos dont you....

Im planning on doing a final pack to make sure ive got all the kit i need and to make sure the weights etc are all ok for airport check in...

Colin

 

[Peterlee_Paddler]

Damn, I didn't see the requirement of a beard on the kit-list.
I'll hire one in Norway. Synthetic or down ...

 

[coln18]

I believe it is Bum fluff optional!!

Colin....

 

[Chris the Cat]

Wool!
C da C.

 

[Woody]

Damn, I didn't see the requirement of a beard on the kit-list.
I'll hire one in Norway. Synthetic or down ...

Sorry! didn't realise that needed stating on the kit list guys!! - Beards are mandatory .... we will be inspected and grading all beards on arrival....

a prize will be awarded for the best face fur!

..... let the competition begin!!

Woody