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Antarctica packing guide

Plan for your trip · Check your dates

This guide is scoped to supported, operator-led travel. Before buying anything, confirm what the operator supplies, including boots and parka, and follow its clothing, cleaning, and biosecurity instructions. Deep-field, winter, mountaineering, or private-yacht travel needs a specialist plan; no self-guided interior or glacier kit is provided here.

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    Use what you have; decide only what needs buying.

    Physical needs
    16
    Tasks
    9
    Services
    1
    Purchase gaps
    0

    Counts are checklist rows, not item quantities.

    Once you select a product, its gap is tracked with that product instead of counted here.

    Bags

    • One main travel bag

      Essential

      Use a bag that suits your transport allowance and the way you plan to travel.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Clothes

    • Socks

      Essential

      Pack enough for your laundry plan.

      Quantity: 7 per person

      7

    • Underwear

      Essential

      Pack enough for your laundry plan.

      Quantity: 7 per person

      7

    • Everyday tops

      Essential

      Choose comfortable clothes suited to your plans.

      Quantity: 7 per person

      7

    • Everyday bottoms

      Essential

      Choose comfortable clothes suited to your plans.

      Quantity: 2 per person

      2

    • Sleepwear

      Essential

      Bring something comfortable to sleep in.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Comfortable walking footwear

      Essential

      Choose footwear you can comfortably walk in for your trip.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Toiletries

    • Toothbrush

      Essential

      Pack your usual toothbrush.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Toothpaste

      Essential

      Pack toothpaste or plan where you will get it.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Deodorant

      Essential

      Pack your usual deodorant.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Personal hygiene items

      Essential

      Add the personal care items you use.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Health

    • Prescriptions and personal health items

      Essential

      Bring the medicines and health items you use, if any.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • First-aid supplies for your plans

      Optional

      Review the small first-aid supplies you already have and what your activities or operator require. Share a suitable kit where practical.

      Quantity: 1 shared

      1

    Tech

    • Devices and compatible chargers

      Essential

      Bring the devices you plan to use and their compatible chargers.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    • Plug adapter, if your devices need one

      Optional

      Check destination sockets and each device's plug and input-voltage label. An adapter changes plug shape, not voltage.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Documents

    • Travel ID and documents

      Essential

      Gather the identification and travel documents you need.

      Quantity: 1 per person

      1

    Before you go

    • Check itinerary and reservations

      Essential

      Review your itinerary and any reservations before leaving.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check the forecast

      Essential

      Check the forecast close to departure and adjust clothing.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check baggage allowance and transport rules

      Essential

      Confirm baggage size, weight, and allowance for your transport.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check trip dates and clothing quantities

      Essential

      The starting quantities are editable. Use your actual travel days and laundry plan to decide how many clean changes you need for the full trip.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Plan clothing changes and laundry

      Essential

      The starting clothing quantities are editable. Confirm washing and drying access or plan enough clean changes for the full trip before reducing the rotation.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check: Supported ship-based trip

      Optional

      Ask the operator what is supplied and what remains yours to bring; use its exact packing list to complete one shared base.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check: Operator-led landings

      Optional

      Follow the operator's requirements for waterproof and windproof outerwear, thermal layers, footwear, and cleanable clothing; confirm supplied items before buying.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check: Before travel and landings

      Optional

      Thoroughly clean clothing, boots, and bags as directed, and follow the operator's current biosecurity instructions.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    • Check: Deep-field or specialist travel

      Optional

      Winter, mountaineering, deep-field, or private-yacht itineraries require a specialist operator plan and are outside this supported-trip checklist.

      Quantity: 1 shared

    Services

    • Plan for phone and data access

      Optional

      Check your existing plan, roaming costs, and Wi-Fi needs first. If considering a local SIM or eSIM, confirm your phone supports it and is unlocked, then check the provider's coverage and activation instructions before choosing.

      Quantity: 1 per person