Field Gear
SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT FOR SVALEX TRIP
Weather/Terrain
- Temperature in August is normally 2-8 degrees Celsius; cold wind is common
- Daylight around the clock
- Terrain off the ship can be rugged and includes wildlife such as polar bears
Personal Gear
- Suitcase, bag or backpack
- Small backpack for shore excursions (for camera, thermos etc.)
- 1 pair of hiking boots (sturdy boots as the terrain is rugged and/or slippery)
- Warm woolen sweater or fleece sweater/jacket (Optional: warm down jacket)
- Outdoor-jacket: waterproof and windproof
- Outdoor-trousers: waterproof and windproof
- Warm cap or headband
- Scarf or fleece-tube
- Gloves or mittens
- Long underwear (long johns and sweater; recommend wool)
- 2 pair of warm socks (recommend wool)
- Indoor clothing (casual and comfortable)
- 1 pair of light shoes or sandals for ship and hotel
Personal supplies
- Laptop computer
- Field book, notebook and pencils
- Thermos
- Toiletries
- Binoculars
- Sunglasses
- Camera
- Seasickness tablets
- Geological hammer, compass, and loupe (10x hand lens)