Travel Guide: Polar Gear List
This list will help you plan for your trip to ensure you have the essentials you will need for a comfortable experience. Please utilize this list when packing for your ROVE Ultra Expedition. For your convenience we have linked items to our recommended products to purchase if you do not have what you need. ⌖
List Items:
Warm Layered Clothing
Be careful to not overpack. It is best to build a layered system for your attire on a cold weather expedition.
– Thermal base layer
– Outdoor/tactical pants
– Pull-overs
– Zip Ups
– Long sleeved shirts
– Wool Socks
Fleece jacket
Waterproof Shell Layer (Winter parka and pants suit)
Quick Dry Underwear
Pajamas (or plan to sleep in your base layer)
Swim Suit (If traveling where there is a hot spring in the itinerary)
Sunglasses (polarized)
Sunglass Strap (Croakies)
Sunscreen Higher SPF recommended.
Leave-in Conditioner
Chapstick
Beanie
Cap
Buff or Neck Gator
Gloves
Recommend two layer system of thin layer glove and outer water proof glove.
Neck warmer
Scarf or other thermal neck layer
Closed Toed Shoes
Generally hiking shoes or hiking boots.
Winter Footwear
Toiletries
Travel Shower Towel
Waterproof Phone Case
Waterproof bag
Day Pack
Fanny Pack Optional
Travel Backpack
Trekking Poles
Crampons
Water bottle (empty for flights)
GoPro/Video Camera Optional
Portable Charger
Camera
Backup Camera Batteries
Extra Camera Flash Cards
Headlamp