What to Pack for Antarctica | Viking Expedition
Rona Wheeldon
7,829 views
Embarking on a @VikingCruises Antarctica expedition? Don't leave home without watching this comprehensive packing guide!
As a first-time Antarctica traveller, I share all the essential items that made my polar adventure comfortable, memorable and photogenic. Whilst I travelled with Viking, the advice in this video applies to any Antarctic expedition, regardless of which operator you choose.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
○ The perfect clothing layering system for Antarctic conditions
○ Which items are worth investing in
○ Camera equipment recommendations to capture this once-in-a-lifetime trip
○ How to protect your skin from the harsh Antarctic environment
○ Behind-the-scenes bloopers and a surprise appearance from my husband!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:27 Clothes
00:05:38 Technical Gear
00:08:27 Skincare
00:09:16 Adopting a Penguin
00:11:17 Bloopers!
AD | PR Invite | #myvikingstory #vikingexpeditions #antarcticexplorer #antarctica #antarctic
EXPEDITION ITINERARY:
○ Antarctic Explorer Expedition with @VikingCruises | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/L6HUOw
CLOTHES MENTIONED:
Bottoms
○ Schoffel Weissach Women's Insulated Ski Pants* | https://amzn.to/40GFt83
○ Icebreaker Women's Merino 200 Oasis Thermal Shorts | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/h9YsM9
Tops
○ Patagonia Women's Capilene® Midweight Zip-Neck Pullover | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/72Kssv
○ Patagonia R1 Air Zip Neck | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/dxk0vy
Neck Gaiter
○ Patagonia Micro D Fleece Neck Gaiter | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/VDByzb
Hat
○ The Big Silk Beanie Hat | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/tLdTsL
Socks
○ Icebreaker Women's Merino Snow Liner Over the Calf Socks | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/Y3sfbX
○ Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Light Cushion Crew Socks* | https://amzn.to/4hrbWq3
Gloves
○ Icebreaker Merino 260 Quantum Gloves (Touch Senstive)| https://mUcbRw.short.gy/HDnjvx
○ Vallerret Tinden Photography Gloves* | https://amzn.to/40LhRPJ
○ Peutier Glove Straps* | https://amzn.to/40XeJRV
Sunglasses
○ Oakley Gibston Prizm Sunglasses* | https://rstyle.me/+PrnFw0BGg6MNpJiesz...
○ Oakley Small Leash Kit* | https://rstyle.me/+2mHrjOYuKCyadirhyf...
Boots
○ Sorel Women’s Explorer II Joan Winter Boot* | https://amzn.to/45tvSoG
Travel Bands
○ Boots Adult Travel Bands* | https://rstyle.me/+qoBIFeIZsVjA-p3Zij...
TECHNICAL GEAR MENTIONED:
○ Canon EOS 5D Mark III* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj
○ Canon EOS 70D* | https://amzn.to/3HeNo6P
○ Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens* | https://amzn.to/4men5N0
○ Canon EF 24-70mm f4 L IS USM Lens* | https://amzn.to/4kZfzV3
○ DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M
○ DJI Floating Handle* | https://amzn.to/3U8oR6q
○ Fututech Silicone Protective Case & Lanyard* | https://amzn.to/4ffBhD3
○ Caroki Crossbody Case with Lanyard* | https://amzn.to/4ofEfeQ
○ Veektomx Power Bank* | https://amzn.to/4ogUng7
○ Spudz Microfibre Lens Cleaning Cloth* | https://amzn.to/3IVDbNi
○ Dry Bag* | https://amzn.to/4qJJrcn
SKIN CARE MENTIONED:
○ Beautypro Travel Face Sheet Mask* | https://amzn.to/3ISfipL
○ Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist* | https://rstyle.me/+VVv5x3EYwHEkdbjf3Q...
○ Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask* | https://rstyle.me/+0q0M2jLPtq0bolHgij...
○ Lanolips 101 Ointment* | https://rstyle.me/+GI_T4D89AUqJ7AEKrW...
○ Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream* | https://rstyle.me/+3HTsjCy_uA7ni4D9v1...
○ Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum* | https://rstyle.me/+ltbMSUpLvpWSrnDkgC...
○ Estee Lauder DayWear Moisturiser Creme* | https://rstyle.me/+VWTaLX0j1RN4tJ01D9...
ADOPT A PENGUIN:
○ UK Antarctic Heritage Trust | https://shop.ukaht.org/products/adopt...
WATCH NEXT:
○ Antarctic Explorer with Viking | 6 Episodes | ANTARCTIC EXPLORER WITH VIKING EXPEDITIONS
FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES:
○ Website | https://www.expeditioncruisejournal.com
○ Instagram | Instagram: ronawheeldon
○ Facebook | Facebook: expeditioncruisejournal
○ Pinterest | Pinterest: ronawheeldonuk
○ Newsletter | https://expeditionnotes.substack.com/
MUSIC:
○ There's Probably No Time by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. ○ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
○ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp/
○ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored, but Viking did host my husband and I for this voyage. All opinions are honest and my own. Links containing affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, I will receive a small percentage of your purchase.
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What to Pack for Antarctica | Viking Expedition
Rona Wheeldon
7,829 views
Embarking on a @VikingCruises Antarctica expedition? Don't leave home without watching this comprehensive packing guide!
As a first-time Antarctica traveller, I share all the essential items that made my polar adventure comfortable, memorable and photogenic. Whilst I travelled with Viking, the advice in this video applies to any Antarctic expedition, regardless of which operator you choose.
WHAT YOU'LL DISCOVER:
○ The perfect clothing layering system for Antarctic conditions
○ Which items are worth investing in
○ Camera equipment recommendations to capture this once-in-a-lifetime trip
○ How to protect your skin from the harsh Antarctic environment
○ Behind-the-scenes bloopers and a surprise appearance from my husband!
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:27 Clothes
00:05:38 Technical Gear
00:08:27 Skincare
00:09:16 Adopting a Penguin
00:11:17 Bloopers!
AD | PR Invite | #myvikingstory #vikingexpeditions #antarcticexplorer #antarctica #antarctic
EXPEDITION ITINERARY:
○ Antarctic Explorer Expedition with @VikingCruises | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/L6HUOw
CLOTHES MENTIONED:
Bottoms
○ Schoffel Weissach Women's Insulated Ski Pants* | https://amzn.to/40GFt83
○ Icebreaker Women's Merino 200 Oasis Thermal Shorts | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/h9YsM9
Tops
○ Patagonia Women's Capilene® Midweight Zip-Neck Pullover | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/72Kssv
○ Patagonia R1 Air Zip Neck | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/dxk0vy
Neck Gaiter
○ Patagonia Micro D Fleece Neck Gaiter | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/VDByzb
Hat
○ The Big Silk Beanie Hat | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/tLdTsL
Socks
○ Icebreaker Women's Merino Snow Liner Over the Calf Socks | https://mUcbRw.short.gy/Y3sfbX
○ Smartwool Hike Classic Edition Light Cushion Crew Socks* | https://amzn.to/4hrbWq3
Gloves
○ Icebreaker Merino 260 Quantum Gloves (Touch Senstive)| https://mUcbRw.short.gy/HDnjvx
○ Vallerret Tinden Photography Gloves* | https://amzn.to/40LhRPJ
○ Peutier Glove Straps* | https://amzn.to/40XeJRV
Sunglasses
○ Oakley Gibston Prizm Sunglasses* | https://rstyle.me/+PrnFw0BGg6MNpJiesz...
○ Oakley Small Leash Kit* | https://rstyle.me/+2mHrjOYuKCyadirhyf...
Boots
○ Sorel Women’s Explorer II Joan Winter Boot* | https://amzn.to/45tvSoG
Travel Bands
○ Boots Adult Travel Bands* | https://rstyle.me/+qoBIFeIZsVjA-p3Zij...
TECHNICAL GEAR MENTIONED:
○ Canon EOS 5D Mark III* | https://amzn.to/458kPjj
○ Canon EOS 70D* | https://amzn.to/3HeNo6P
○ Canon EF 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 L IS USM Lens* | https://amzn.to/4men5N0
○ Canon EF 24-70mm f4 L IS USM Lens* | https://amzn.to/4kZfzV3
○ DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo* | https://amzn.to/3xidi4M
○ DJI Floating Handle* | https://amzn.to/3U8oR6q
○ Fututech Silicone Protective Case & Lanyard* | https://amzn.to/4ffBhD3
○ Caroki Crossbody Case with Lanyard* | https://amzn.to/4ofEfeQ
○ Veektomx Power Bank* | https://amzn.to/4ogUng7
○ Spudz Microfibre Lens Cleaning Cloth* | https://amzn.to/3IVDbNi
○ Dry Bag* | https://amzn.to/4qJJrcn
SKIN CARE MENTIONED:
○ Beautypro Travel Face Sheet Mask* | https://amzn.to/3ISfipL
○ Summer Fridays Jet Lag Skin Soothing Hydration Mist* | https://rstyle.me/+VVv5x3EYwHEkdbjf3Q...
○ Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask* | https://rstyle.me/+0q0M2jLPtq0bolHgij...
○ Lanolips 101 Ointment* | https://rstyle.me/+GI_T4D89AUqJ7AEKrW...
○ Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Eye Cream* | https://rstyle.me/+3HTsjCy_uA7ni4D9v1...
○ Estée Lauder Advanced Night Repair Serum* | https://rstyle.me/+ltbMSUpLvpWSrnDkgC...
○ Estee Lauder DayWear Moisturiser Creme* | https://rstyle.me/+VWTaLX0j1RN4tJ01D9...
ADOPT A PENGUIN:
○ UK Antarctic Heritage Trust | https://shop.ukaht.org/products/adopt...
WATCH NEXT:
○ Antarctic Explorer with Viking | 6 Episodes | ANTARCTIC EXPLORER WITH VIKING EXPEDITIONS
FOLLOW MY ADVENTURES:
○ Website | https://www.expeditioncruisejournal.com
○ Instagram | Instagram: ronawheeldon
○ Facebook | Facebook: expeditioncruisejournal
○ Pinterest | Pinterest: ronawheeldonuk
○ Newsletter | https://expeditionnotes.substack.com/
MUSIC:
○ There's Probably No Time by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 licence. ○ https://creativecommons.org/licenses/...
○ Source: http://chriszabriskie.com/uvp/
○ Artist: http://chriszabriskie.com/
DISCLAIMER: This video is not sponsored, but Viking did host my husband and I for this voyage. All opinions are honest and my own. Links containing affiliate links are denoted by a '*'. This means that if you click on an affiliate link, go through to the retailer and purchase an item, I will receive a small percentage of your purchase.
What's your biggest packing concern for an Antarctic expedition? Let me know in the comments. And if this guide has helped you prepare for your polar adventure, clicked on that Subscribe button would mean the world to me. Rona x