On January 11, 2015, I will embark on what could be the greatest travel adventure of my life. A trip to Antarctica is as amazing as it sounds. As part of the sailing crew on Bark Europa, I will cross the Drake Passage and sail to Antarctica. I have no question that it will be life-changing but there are a few things that I can pack to make it as comfortable and unforgettable as possible. With the support of Whitecaps Marine Outfitters and Pilotur, I now have my packing complete.
Here is a list of all of the gear I’m packing for 22 days on board Bark Europa:
Whitecaps Marine Outfitters Gear/Clothing: 
Gill OS2 Offshore Jacket
Gill Women’s OS2 Offshore Trousers
Gill Tall Yachting Boots
HT8 Windproof Fleece Hat
Gill i2 Women’s Leggings (x4)
Gill i2 Women’s Long Sleeve Base Layer (x4)
Gill Neoprene Socks (x3)
Gill L050 Waterproof Duffel Bag
Gill Thermal Hot Socks (x3)
Gill Extreme Gloves (x2)
Gill Spectrum Floating Sunglasses
Gill i4 Women’s Fleece Jacket
HT27 Women’s Beanie
Why Whitecaps Marine Outfitters? Whitecaps Marine Outfitters is the leader for great gear, great value, and great service. They offer a large variety of products and are a one-stop-shop for all my Antarctica clothing needs.
Why Gill? Gill clothing performs as well as any of the other higher-priced clothing companies with a sailing line yet the price point is significantly lower. They make ultra-technical marine clothing that is tested in their lab and on the water.
Pilotur Watch – A special subzero version of the HawkEye watch made from the Danish SAR Squadron (ESK 722). Straps include a black leather and a Nato (Velcro) strap that protects skin against frostbite.
Why Pilotur? Design input from famous explorers and adventurers such as Felicity Aston and Ripley Davenport and previous testing at the South Pole make a North of Denmark Pilotur watch the ideal fit for this trip and many of my 2015 adventures. The watch can withstand extreme temperatures of down to minus 40 degrees yet it still looks fantastic.It’s designed with inspiration from employees of the Danish Air Force and is used by employees at the Air Force Squadron 722 and 723.
Electronic Gear
13″ Macbook Pro
2TB Portable Hard Drive
iPhone 6 Plus 64GB
LifeProof iPhone Case
Lighting Cables for iPhone (x2)
USB Wall Charger Travel Kit
Universal Charger & Surge Protector
Photography Gear
Canon EOS Rebel T5i
EF 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III Zoom Lens
EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
GoPro Hero 3+ Black Edition
64GB High Speed SDXC Class 10 (x2)
64GB Micro SDXC (x2)
XShot Camera Extender
Bushnell H2O Waterproof/Fogproof Roof Prism Binocular, 8 x 42-mm, Black
I’m sure before the first week is over, I’ll realize something that I forgot and I’m even more sure by the end of the trip, I will have a completely different list of things I wish I’d had with me. Am I forgetting something obvious? I’d love to hear your suggestions before I leave.
See you there, Lesley!
Thanks so much for this blog, it really helped with some last minute packing decisions.
Have a safe journey to Ushuaia.
Am looking forward to meeting you in January.
Elly