Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 2001-02: VUWAE 46
FIELD EQUIPMENT
FIELD EQUIPMENT
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Field Clothing
The issued field clothing was appropriate and functional. A proportion however was damaged (ripped zippers, lost buttons etc.) or had not been washed.
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Field Equipment
The supplied field equipment was in good condition and very reliable.
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20 person day ration box system
The food boxes were well packed in terms of quantity and nutrition.
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Specific Field Equipment
The allocated skidoos and generator were in good condition. One skidoo had to be abandoned after an engine failure during our traverse from SB to Scott Base. The quick supply of a new skidoo was appreciated