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Traveling Solo
 What
you choose to bring on an Arctic trip depends on the type of traveling
you'll be doing, your budget, the time of year, and your intended
activities. Should you decide to travel independently, chances are
you'll need to bring more than someone on an organized tour. In
some cases, this might make taking a vehicle worthwhile. In addition
to cash, traveler's checks and visa/passport information, almost
everyone -- unless you're staying in hotels and eating in restaurants
every night -- will need to bring a sleeping bag of some sort, water
bottles, toiletries, matches, maps, reading material, and a light.
Given the variety of weather possibilities, warm clothing is essential
any time of year. The following list is intended for summer visitors
(winter travelers will obviously need to prepare for much harsher
conditions):
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Clothing |
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- Windproof
and waterproof jacket (with hood) and pants
- Sturdy
hiking shoes
- Thick
wool and/or fleece sweater or pullover
- Wool
and/or fleece pants (jeans are comfortable and warm only
when dry!)
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- T-shirts
& hiking shorts
- Thermal
underwear (polypropylene or similar material)
- Several
pairs of thick polypro and/or wool socks
- Heavy
wind and waterproof gloves
- UV-protective
sunglasses
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Camping
Equipment |
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- Sleeping
Bag, pref. synthetic with adequate temp rating
- Sturdy,
easy to use freestanding tent pref. with vestibule &
ground cover
- Light
cookstove able to burn a variety of fuels and with wind
protection
- Cooking
pots, pans, and utensils
- Detailed
maps
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- Swiss
Army Knife or Leatherman
- Water
purification tablets and/or filtration devices
- Compass
w/ magn. decl. figures
- First
Aid kit
- Light
weight Backpack for daytrips or Full Backpack for overnight
hiking trips
- Plastic
bags or ziplocs to keep things dry
- Insect
Repellent
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